Lancaster · New Construction
New Construction Homes in Lancaster, Ohio
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New homes in and around Lancaster
Lancaster has a couple of newer subdivisions, and they have HOAs. There is even more new construction in Pickerington and Canal Winchester, and I can help you in all three towns. I completed NAR's New Home Construction and Buyer Representation course.
Talk to Jill About New Construction
Visit the model homes with your own agent
The on-site sales representative at a model home works for the builder. I go with you to the model homes, get you registered and walk you through the new home buying process. Please contact me before you visit, because some builders have policies about REALTOR® registration.
Builder contracts and the true cost
A builder contract differs from a standard purchase agreement, so I help you review deposits, timelines, upgrades and what is included, and I flag questions for the builder or an attorney. The base price is not always the final price, so we ask about lot premiums, options and landscaping. More on my new construction page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the builder's sales representative work for me?
No. The on-site representative at a model home is there for the builder's interests. Having your own REALTOR® means someone focused on your goals.
Should I contact you before I visit a new construction community?
Yes. Some builders have specific policies about REALTOR® registration and representation, so contact me first.
Lancaster
What new construction looks like in Lancaster
Older neighborhoods, a couple of newer subdivisions and lots of homes outside the city, about 40 minutes from Columbus.
- The homes
- Older neighborhoods without HOAs, a couple of newer subdivisions with HOAs, and plenty of homes outside the city limits.
- Why people choose it
- People choose Lancaster for its historic small city feel. It isn't as crowded as Columbus or Pickerington, the commute to Columbus isn't bad, homes are generally more affordable, and there is more opportunity for acreage nearby. It attracts buyers who want more house for their budget.
- Schools people ask about
- Lancaster City Schools has two junior high schools and one high school, in a new building that opened this fall.
- Getting around
- Columbus is about 40 minutes from Lancaster, and Hocking Hills, a big attraction area, is about 30 minutes away.
- Nearby
- Downtown Lancaster has several restaurants and shops, including O'Huids Gaelic Pub, Provisions Deli and Bakery, Maria's Mexican restaurant, Bob's Backyard BBQ and the Ale House, plus the Sherman House Museum (where General Sherman was born), the Ohio Glass Museum, the Georgian Museum, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in the historic Reese-Peters House, Gay Fad Studio, and Art & Clay on Main Street.
- The trade-off
- Compared with Pickerington, Lancaster has a historic small city feel, homes that are generally more affordable, and more opportunity for acreage nearby.
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