Neighborhood Feature: Forrest Ave
October 10, 2019The neighborhood and surrounding area can have a big effect on the experience you have living in your home. So, when you are looking for land, it’s important to also think about the neighborhood. You want to make sure the community and the surrounding area will meet your needs and that you will enjoy living in the area. If you’re thinking about York County, Pennsylvania, consider Forrest Ave. Forrest Ave is a neighborhood that is located in Shrewsbury Township in Southern York County. Here’s a neighborhood feature with more information about this beautiful community:
Features & Amenities for Your Home in Forrest Ave
This development features 10 lots that are about half an acre. The land backs up to open farmland for gorgeous, picturesque views. In addition to beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere, the homes built in this community will also come with some notable standard features & amenities.
Standard custom homes in this neighborhood will feature high-quality and low-maintenance exteriors in addition to luxurious interiors. Roofing includes lifetime architectural fiberglass-asphalt shingles. Kitchens feature Moen faucets, dishwashers, electric ranges, stainless double-bowl sinks, and more. Baths include chrome accessories and cultured marble vanity tops among other features.
Educational Opportunities Around Forrest Ave
As you’re exploring communities, one of the things to consider when choosing a neighborhood is the school district. This tends to be especially important for families with children or who are planning to have children. You want to know what school districts are nearby, so you know what educational opportunities your children will have.
For Forrest Ave, that school district is the Southern York County School District. This school district features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. High school students also have the option to supplement their education by attending the York County School of Technology for training in mechanical and construction trades.
There are also several colleges and universities nearby for continuing education opportunities including York College of Pennsylvania, Penn State York, and York Technical Institute. This community is also not far from Lancaster, PA or Maryland, which opens up a lot of opportunities for more colleges and universities.
The Area Around Forrest Ave
Forrest Ave has nearby access major highways and interstates that help make your commute easier. Located just minutes from Route 83 and the Maryland border, this community allows for easy travel throughout Southern Pennsylvania as well as to Harford, Carroll, and Baltimore Counties in Maryland.
In addition to easy commuting and travel, there is also a lot to do around York County, which is one of the great things about living in York. Whether you love food, shopping, history, nature, or something else, there is something for you in York County. Perrydell Farm Dairy and York Central Market are local staples for food. Kiwanis Lake, Lake Redman, Nixon Park Nature Center, Heritage Rail Trail County Park, and more all offer great opportunities for nature lovers.
Fans of history can find a lot of fun at the York County History Center, Agricultural & Industrial Museum, Old Town Historic District, and more. Plus, there is plenty of shopping available at the York Galleria Mall, Shrewsbury Antique Center, and more. On top of that, you can pop across the border into Maryland for even more things to do.
An amazing home, plenty of beautiful views, a fantastic location, and more can all be yours at Forrest Ave. If this neighborhood is the right fit for you, contact Custom Home Group at 717-284-4090 to talk about your dream home!