Home Towne Square

Independent Assessment

The community is consistently and specifically located just west of Ephrata, Lancaster County (reported address around 350-410 Hackman Road / Declaration Ave), developed by Landmark Homes, with consistent agreement across Zillow, Newhomesource, lancasteronline.com (independent local news), and 55places on its 55+ marketing, clubhouse amenities (7,100 sq ft, indoor/outdoor pools), and HOA fee (~$173/month). The definitive total home count is unconfirmed -- no source gave a specific final total, only that roughly 47 home sites remained as of a 2020 news article describing the 'final phase,' and that the community is now reported sold out or nearly so on some listing platforms. Given the strength of the location, builder, amenity, and age-restriction evidence, this is treated as confirmed and published, with total home count reported as unconfirmed rather than invented.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting a village-style 55+ community with distinctive Arts & Crafts-style architecture, full home ownership (no land lease), and a substantial clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor pools will find Home Towne Square appealing. Its near-sold-out or sold-out status as of the last update means it suits resale buyers more than those specifically seeking new-construction inventory.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Landmark Homes developed Home Towne Square as a 55+ community of Arts & Crafts-style homes in a village-style layout just west of Ephrata, Lancaster County. Homes are offered in one- and two-story designs with welcoming front porches; residents own their land outright, with no monthly land-lease payment. As of a June 2020 lancasteronline.com article, the community had debuted a new model in its final phase, with roughly 47 home sites remaining at that time.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One source reports pricing starting at $448,900, though the date and whether this reflects new-construction or resale pricing were not independently confirmed. Given the community's reported sold-out or near-sold-out status, current pricing is likely to reflect resale market conditions rather than original builder pricing; buyers should request current listings and closed comparables from a connected local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Home Towne Square appears to be sold out or very nearly sold out as of the last update, meaning most or all current sales activity is likely resale rather than new construction from Landmark Homes; buyers should confirm current availability directly with Landmark Homes or a local agent. Resale buyers should request a full independent inspection along with the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing documents.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Home Towne Square are subject to the applicable Lancaster County township and county property tax administration for the Ephrata area, in addition to any applicable school district levy. Buyers should confirm current property tax figures directly with the relevant Lancaster County and local tax offices, and ask about any applicable Pennsylvania senior property tax relief programs for which they may qualify.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Home Towne Square offers a village-style 55+ lifestyle built around distinctive Arts & Crafts-style homes with welcoming front porches, centered on a substantial 7,100-square-foot clubhouse with both indoor and outdoor pools, an exercise room, and an active resident-coordinated events calendar. Walking and biking trails and landscaped common areas extend the community's outdoor lifestyle beyond the clubhouse itself.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community is located just west of the town of Ephrata, Lancaster County, with a reported address around Hackman Road / Declaration Avenue. Ephrata sits in northern Lancaster County, giving residents access to the broader Lancaster-Ephrata retail and services corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Home Towne Square is consistently marketed and categorized as a 55+ age-restricted community across Landmark Homes' own materials, 55places, and multiple independent listing platforms, providing solid confirming evidence of an intended age restriction. A recorded declaration of covenants establishing the specific legal restriction language and verification procedure for the Ephrata-area jurisdiction covering the community could not be independently obtained and reviewed. Pennsylvania's age-restricted-housing framework generally relies on the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) 80/20 occupancy rule; buyers should independently verify this against a primary legal source and confirm the community's exact current age-verification procedure directly with the HOA.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The community's total home count at completion was not confirmed, and current listing sources suggest it may be fully sold out, meaning new-construction inventory may no longer be available -- buyers should confirm current availability directly with Landmark Homes or a local agent. Because the community was reported in its 'final phase' as of a 2020 article, buyers relying on that source for current status should independently verify it is not outdated.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Home Towne Square's 7,100-square-foot clubhouse with dual indoor/outdoor pools places it among the more heavily amenitized Lancaster County 55+ communities identified, comparable in scale to Four Seasons at Elm Tree's clubhouse-and-pool package, though Home Towne Square's total home count remains unconfirmed while Elm Tree's is reported (with some source discrepancy) at 245-252 homes.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory (if any), recent closed comparables, and the current exact HOA fee.

Where is Home Towne Square located?

Just west of the town of Ephrata, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with a reported address around Hackman Road / Declaration Avenue.

How many homes are in Home Towne Square?

Not publicly confirmed. A 2020 local news article reported roughly 47 home sites remaining in the community's 'final phase'; some current listing sites describe the community as sold out.

Is Home Towne Square age-restricted?

Yes, it is consistently marketed and listed as a 55+ community. Confirm the current exact restriction language and verification procedure directly with the HOA.

What amenities does Home Towne Square offer?

A 7,100 sq ft clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, an exercise room, walking and biking trails, and resident-coordinated social activities.

Is Home Towne Square still selling new homes?

Uncertain as of the last update -- the community was reported in its 'final phase' as of 2020 and is described as sold out or nearly so on some current listing sites. Confirm current availability directly with Landmark Homes.