09/08/2026
Hey guys, check this out. Here are 6 homes in Lancaster County that recently sold. All of these homes happen to be single-story homes, and as a professional real estate agent, here's my opinion of WHY they sold for the prices they did.
I'll break down each specific house so you can get an idea of what homes are selling for right now.
Hopefully this is useful if you're considering selling your own single-story home, or are maybe looking to downsize and are wondering what that looks like! 👇
🏡 300 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Nottingham - Priced on market at $595,000 and closed for $612,500
This is the dream for many folks! Retire to the countryside of gorgeous Nottingham in a spacious ranch home on 2 acres. This home has over 2,300 sqft so the happy medium of enough room but also not too much to clean and maintain. It also had a lot of other niceties like a finished basement, 3-car garage, a newer roof, and only $5,480 in taxes!
🏡 3 Oak Ln, Strasburg - Priced on market at $325,000 and under contract in 2 days at $360,000
This .48 acre property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac which truthfully sounds like another great countryside retreat home! Easy one-floor living, over 1,500 sqft, and a nice sunroom to watch the birds flit in the backyard. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and some updates including a mini-split heating and cooling system along with 2 gas fireplaces makes this home a great find for someone moving into their downsizing season of life.
🏡 1739 Pioneer Rd, Lancaster - Priced on market at $359,900 and closed at $390,000
Located in West Lampeter Twp, this rancher was brought up-to-date with a major renovation in 2023. With only 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and no basement, it’s not big, but that renovation really added value for the buyer! The seating area with fireplace and three-season room off the back of the home I think really emphasizes the relaxed lifestyle the buyers were probably looking for.
🏡 986 Hammon Ave, Ephrata - Priced at $569,000 and closed at $600,000
Built in 1995, this one has great curb appeal with a gorgeous brick-front exterior. And there’s some interior features that add tons of charm – cathedral ceiling living room with a fireplace, a nice paver patio out back, and a terracotta tiled sunroom. All of this on a private lot. The new buyers probably had to do some updating here and there (I see you green carpet), but it has great bones and potential!
🏡 1022 Anderson Ferry Rd, Mount Joy - Priced on market at $323,000 and under contract in ONE DAY for $340,000 👀
This cute, little rancher was all cleaned up and ready for its next owner! The black and white with neutral wood accents really added charm to this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. With 1,064 sqft and a partially finished basement, it’s not “too much house” to maintain. A huge bonus is its proximity to parks, the local library, and other amenities.
🏡 1652 Reading Rd, Mohnton - Priced on market at $369,900, 25 days later dropped the price to $359,900, then accepted an FHA offer for $370,000.
This home broke the trend of selling within days, but still received a great offer! It’s also the only home on the list that accepted an FHA offer, the rest of the homes were a mix of cash and conventional financing. With 0.6 acres and 1,200 sqft all on a country lot in Brecknock Township, this gives another “retire to the countryside” feeling. There’s also nice, low taxes here as well at $2,600…If you ever need taxes capped on a search, just let us know! It can change where you are looking, but can make a big difference in affordability long-term.
Thanks for reading! Hopefully this was useful if you're considering downsizing this year. If you are, we can help you prepare for that process and guarantee tons of exposure for your property.
Feel free to call or text us with any questions.
- Vic & April
(717) 475-8438
Iron Valley Real Estate, (717) 740-2221
