YCDC Announces Groundbreaking for Countryside Estates
February 19, 2025
York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for Countryside Estates, a brand-new housing subdivision that will bring high-quality, customizable homes to York County. The groundbreaking event will take place on March 18th at 3:00pm, marking the beginning of this much-anticipated development.
Countryside Estates is a phased housing project that will utilize Rural Workforce Housing Funds from YCDC to enhance housing availability in the region. With 20 acres available, the first phase of development will include 12 lots, offering prospective homeowners an opportunity to secure high-end Champion homes at an affordable price. These homes will be customizable, allowing buyers to select styles and features that best suit their needs.
“This project is a testament to our commitment to addressing workforce housing needs while providing quality, affordable homeownership opportunities,” said Lisa Hurley, YCDC's Executive Director. “Countryside Estates will be a fantastic option for families, professionals, and anyone looking to build in York County.”
In addition to affordability, the development will showcase modern home designs that maximize efficiency, style, and comfort. Homebuyers will have the opportunity to view available styles before purchasing, ensuring they find the perfect fit for their lifestyle.
The March 18th groundbreaking ceremony will be a momentous occasion for York County, celebrating the collaboration between YCDC, developers, and community stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to bring this project to fruition. Community members, local officials, and prospective buyers are encouraged to attend and learn more about the opportunities available at Countryside Estates.
With home and lot sales beginning immediately, those interested in securing a spot in the first phase are encouraged to reach out to YCDC for more information.
For inquiries or to learn more about the project, please contact Lisa Hurley at lhurley@yorkdevco.com or call 402-362-3333.
York News-Times wrote an article on the project as well.
"York has a housing gap, and it’s not difficult to define.
For Lisa Hurley, executive director of the York County Development Corp., it’s the 542 housing units the community needs to build by 2030.
For Nate Eldred, sales manager at Champion Homes and partner in the Countryside Estates development, it’s the gap between a 100-year-old house and one priced over $300,000.
“We need housing under $300,000, under $400,000, that doesn’t require renovation,” Hurley said.
“We’re the working class,” Eldred said. “We need houses we can purchase.”
He pictures a family in which the father might be a welder, and the mom might be a paraprofessional in the local schools.
“They want to live in a new, nice neighborhood,” Eldred said. That family needs to “have skin in the game, not rent,” to begin building generational wealth."