New Home Construction: What’s Your Homesite Personality?

When building a brand new home, the foundation of your decision begins quite literally with the foundation itself – the homesite where your new house will stand. And finding the perfect homesite is just as important as selecting the right floor plan or design features.

Why Homesite Selection Matters

Sometimes, a new home buyer focuses on home design, square footage, and interior finishes. They can overlook how important homesite selection is for their future happiness.

Your homesite isn’t just a plot of land. It’s the setting for your lifestyle and the special memories you’ll soon be making.

The right homesite can enhance your daily experience in ways you might not have considered.

It can offer added privacy or provide a great space for outdoor fun. It can have special features like a 3-car garage. It can also provide a safer place for children to play away from traffic.

Discover Your Homesite Personality

Just as each homebuyer has personal preferences for their home’s design, most buyers also have a unique “homesite personality” that influences what type of lot will make them happiest.

Our new home communities in Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg offer buyers a mix of different homesites to suit their personalities!

The Privacy Seeker

Is this you? You value tranquility and space from your neighbors, and dream of morning coffee on your deck surrounded by peace and quiet.

Your perfect match: A secluded homesite than can provide extra privacy. Many of our neighborhoods, like Eagles View and Meadows at Strasburg, offer sites that back up to treelined property or green spaces where no other homes will be built. This creates a peaceful buffer and connection to nature.

The Cul-de-Sac Crowd

Is this you? Family safety is a top priority. You want a friendly neighborhood feel with minimal through traffic.

Your perfect match: A cul-de-sac homesite can provide the ideal balance of community and security. With less traffic and a natural gathering space, these type of homesites are often desirable for families with children or anyone who values a close-knit neighborhood feel. You’ll find cul-de-sac homesites in EGStoltzfus communities like Nissley Run in Linglestown, PA.

The Walkout Basement Lover

Is this you? You want easy indoor-outdoor living, and love the idea of natural light brightening your home’s lower level.

Your perfect match: A homesite that can accommodate a walkout basement. These specially positioned lots allow for direct backyard access from your lower level while maximizing natural light. This type of lot can add lots of versatility to your living space – creating opportunities for a bright home office or an entertainment space with easy access to outside.

The Car or Hobby Enthusiast

Is this you? You need extra space for vehicles, tools, toys, or a hobby.

Your perfect match: A generously sized homesite that can accommodate an expanded garage footprint. Whether you’re dreaming of a 3-car garage for your vehicle collection or you want a dedicated space for woodworking, a home gym, or seasonal storage, these homesites provide extra square footage to make it possible.

The Savvy Spender

Is this you? You’re looking for value without premium lot pricing, so you can invest more in your home’s interior and exterior features.

Your perfect match: A homesite with no additional premiums that allows you to maximize your budget for the home, rather than the lot. These homesites have prime locations in our communities but without the additional cost that might come with special views or positioning.

How to Choose Your Homesite

Selecting the right homesite involves more than just picking a lot number on a map! Here are some tips for getting started:

1. Visit in person. Walk the actual homesites to get a true feel for space, views, and location within the community.
2. Consider sun positioning. Think about which direction your home will face and how natural light will enter your living spaces throughout the day.
3. Imagine your lifestyle. Picture how you’ll use your indoor and outdoor spaces and think about which homesite best supports those activities.
4. Plan for the future. Consider your current needs as well as how your household needs might change in the coming years.
5. Talk with our team. Our knowledgeable new home sales specialists will help you understand the unique advantages of each available homesite in our communities.

Browse EGStoltzfus Homesites in Lancaster, York and Harrisburg

With new home communities throughout the Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg regions, EGStoltzfus offers a variety of homesite options to match any preference:

• Lancaster County neighborhoods like Meadows at Strasburg and Parkside offer everything from walkout basement opportunities to treelined lots with added privacy.
• Our Eagles View community in York County offers a great mix of suburban comfort and urban convenience. We have many homesite options in our final phase including lots for 3-car garages and walkout basements. You can also find spacious lots with private backyards and hilltop views.
• In the Harrisburg region, neighborhoods like Nissley Run have homesites for everyone. You’ll find cul-de-sac lots, walkout basements, private treelined sites, and no-premium options. Our Spring Meadow Reserve community in Mechanicsburg, PA also offers a variety of homesites in its current phase.  

Take the Next Step

Homesite selection is one of the first steps toward building a home that truly fits your lifestyle and your dreams for the future!

Visit our community pages online to view our homesite maps. Each page includes an interactive map showing available homesites plus details about lot size, premium costs, and which floor plans are buildable on each site.

You can also schedule a personal appointment with our sales team to see available homesites in person. There’s no substitute for walking on a homesite and experiencing it firsthand before making your selection.