York County, Pennsylvania is nestled along the beautiful Susquehanna River with historic Wrightsville connected to Lancaster County via the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge.  From the river to downtown York City, local neighborhoods and communities invite visitors and homebuyers to explore the hills and quiet valleys of this great county.

York County has played a proud role in the long exciting drama that is the history of the United States of America. York County can justifiably be called the first proving ground for a westward flow of settlers that did not stop until checked by the waters of the Pacific. It was in the forefront of organized resistance during the American Revolution and a source of strength to the Union armies during the most critical period of the Civil War. In more modern times, its citizenry has made notable contributions to the victory effort in two world wars and numerous armed conflicts. Over the past 250 years it has utilized its resources to create a community nationally admired for its agricultural richness, industrial vigor and cultural enterprise.

The history of the County begins with the benign agreements established by William Penn with the Indians who made their homes along its streams and rivers. In 1681, Penn had accepted a grant of land in the new frontier of 16,000 pounds, a debt owed to his father; for Penn, it was primarily an opportunity to establish new homes for his persecuted fellow Quaker Brethren.

As early as 1682, Penn and his heirs negotiated with the Indians to formally purchase the lands. As settlements along the coast grew in size and number, the need for westward expansion became apparent, and in 1722 the Indians were requested and gave permission for the survey of land beyond the Susquehanna River . A tract measuring 6 miles wide and 15 miles long and including the site now occupied by the City of York was surveyed and named Springettsbury Manor, for Springett Penn, the grandson of the Founder. The Onandagoe, Seneca, Oneida and Tuscarora nations signed a treaty of peace and deeded to the Penns, "all the river Susquehanna and all land lying on the west side of said river to the setting of the sun..."

Today, York County real estate is as varied as the area's history, with everything from small urban townhomes ideal for those stepping up from renting, to large suburban lots with new construction and classic architecture & design.  For the York County PA homebuyer, choice won't be an issue.

Coldwell Banker is proud to offer full-service York PA real estate services from our state-of-the-art offices at 3601 E. Market Street.  For a personal tour of homes for sale and to arrange a complimentary in-home market analysis, contact any one of our local, knowledgable team today!