If you've driven north out of Ephrata toward Denver, you've probably passed through Schoeneck without realizing it. There's no main street to announce it, just farm fields, quiet country roads, and a mix of single-family homes tucked between them. The name comes from the Pennsylvania Dutch "Schoenes Eck," which means "pretty corner," and that's still a fair description. I work this stretch of the Cocalico area every day, so here's what I tell buyers who ask about Schoeneck.

Where Is Schoeneck, PA?

Schoeneck is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the southern part of West Cocalico Township, in northeastern Lancaster County. It sits about 5 miles north of Ephrata and roughly 18 miles northeast of the city of Lancaster. It covers about 3.1 square mile...

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A one-acre lot, an all-stone exterior, and a finished walkout basement don't show up together very often in the Ephrata area, which is why 1105 Lincoln Heights Avenue caught my eye this week. It's listed at $699,900, and for buyers who want character, space, and room to spread out in northern Lancaster County, it deserves a look.

About This Property

This is an all-stone Cape Cod at 1105 Lincoln Heights Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522, built in 1956 and sitting on about 1.01 acres. The listing shows four bedrooms and three baths, with two full baths on the upper level and two half baths on the main level. The listing header shows 3,984 square feet, while public records and the description point to roughly 3,313 finished square feet above grade, so it's w...

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Stock photo via Pexels. Generic Pennsylvania countryside, not a specific Lancaster County property.

By Mike Gordon Jr., second-generation REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

If you are thinking about moving to Lancaster, PA, you are probably asking one of two things: what is it actually like, and what will it cost me? I grew up working this market alongside my family, and I still live and sell here. This guide covers the county as a whole, not just the city, because most people who say "Lancaster" end up buying in a township or borough around it.

Is Lancaster PA a good place to move to?

For most people, yes. Lancaster...

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Living in Clay Township, PA: A Local Agent's Guide to Homes in the Ephrata Area School District

Most buyers searching the Ephrata Area School District start with Ephrata Borough or Akron. Clay Township is the part of the district that often gets skipped, and it is worth a close look. It sits in northeastern Lancaster County, covers about 22.7 square miles, and mixes farmland, newer developments and established neighborhoods with a short drive to Ephrata's Main Street. Here is what it is really like to live there, and what to know before you buy.

Where Is Clay Township, and Why Do Addresses Say Ephrata?

Clay Township is one of the two townships that, along with Akron Borough and Ephrata Borough, make...

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Stock photo via Pexels. Generic Pennsylvania countryside, not a specific East Cocalico property.

By Mike Gordon Jr., second-generation REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

East Cocalico Township is the part of northern Lancaster County where Reamstown, Stevens, Swartzville and Frysville meet, and it is one of the most searched local names I get asked about. People usually want to know the same things: what it is, where it sits, what homes cost, and which schools they'd be zoned for. I grew up working this part of the county alongside my family, and here is the plain-English version.

What is East Cocalico Township, PA?

East Cocalico Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania...

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