Countryside Estates: Advancing Housing Solutions and Strengthening York County’s Growth Trajectory

York County continues to capture meaningful momentum in housing development, most recently showcased through two major milestones at Countryside Estates — a successful community Open House and the ribbon cutting for the very first completed home in Phase 1. Together, these achievements reinforce a clear narrative: strategic housing investment is accelerating, collaboration is deepening, and the region is positioning itself for long-term workforce and community vitality.

Community Engagement Surges at Open House
The recent Countryside Estates Open House drew strong turnout from community members, prospective buyers, and partners across the ecosystem. Engagement levels underscored both market interest and widespread support for the project’s vision.
As Lisa Hurley, YCDC Executive Director, shared in the event recap:
“Thank you to everyone who came out and made Countryside Estates Open House truly extraordinary. Your support fuels our passion, strengthens our vision, and helps our community grow and thrive. We are grateful to each of you who continues to walk beside us as we build York County’s future.”
This level of participation signals confidence in the subdivision’s role within York’s broader housing strategy. Residents are not only watching the project take shape — they are actively championing its impact.

Ribbon Cutting Marks First Completed Home in Phase 1
YCDC, partners, builders, and community stakeholders came together to celebrate a significant milestone at Countryside Estates: the ribbon cutting for the first completed home in Phase 1 of the 12-home development. This achievement represents meaningful progress in addressing York County’s housing needs and showcases the strong alignment that is driving the project forward. The development is already reshaping the local housing landscape through a blend of strategic planning, collaborative execution, and targeted investment. Phase 1 establishes early momentum, demonstrating the impact attainable, modern housing can have on workforce attraction and community vitality. This progress is made possible through support from the Nebraska Rural Workforce Housing Fund via the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, empowering YCDC to deliver high-quality homes that directly meet workforce and family demand in York County.

Strategic Impact: Housing as Economic Development
Countryside Estates continues to reinforce a key truth — housing development is economic development. This initiative strengthens York County’s ability to attract and retain talent, support employer growth, and enhance overall livability.
Key value drivers include:
•    Attainable, modern homes tailored to the needs of working families and professionals.
•    High-quality construction led by Champion Home Builders, Inc., in partnership with Nate Eldred and Nic Sieler of Hillcrest Homes.
•    Increased inventory to address York County’s documented housing shortage and alleviate workforce constraints.
•    Cross-sector collaboration spanning developers, contractors, lenders, city leadership, and statewide partners.
A special acknowledgment was extended to City of York, NE, for partnering on land and infrastructure solutions — reinforcing the importance of unified public-private coordination.

Looking Ahead
Phase 1 sets the tone for continued progress, with additional homes already moving through the construction pipeline. As inventory grows and more families choose to make Countryside Estates their home, York County’s housing ecosystem will continue to strengthen — offering the modern, attainable options that fuel workforce stability and community growth. With momentum high and partnerships strong, Countryside Estates stands as a showcase of what strategic investment, thoughtful planning, and regional collaboration can achieve.