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Alden Homes
A Berks and Lancaster County builder with a growing footprint in amenity-rich communities.
- Founded
- 1990s
- Headquarters
- Berks County, PA
- In business
- 25+ years
Overview
Who they are
Alden Homes has grown from its Berks County roots into Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. They build both traditional family communities and active-adult neighborhoods.
Known for strong energy efficiency and a straightforward, value-forward pricing model.
- Regional Parade of Homes participant
- Energy-efficiency certifications
Ideal buyer
Who this builder suits
Value-seeking buyers and 55+ households in Central PA.
- Floor plan range
- 2 to 5 · 2 to 4
- Square footage
- 1,700 to 3,800
- First-floor primary
- Featured in villa plans
Design philosophy
How the homes are made
Deliver well-designed, energy-efficient homes with meaningful included features.
- Villa (Active Adult)
- First-floor primary, low-maintenance.
- Traditional Two-Story
- Family plans.
- Townhomes
- Selective communities.
- Design center
- Standard selection studio.
- Structural changes
- Menu-based options.
- Interior selections
- Broad standard menu.
- Exterior
- Multiple elevations.
- Overall flexibility
- Semi-custom production.
Communities served
Where they build
- Ephrata area, Lancaster County
- Warwick edges, Lancaster County
- West Hempfield, Lancaster County
- Palmyra, Dauphin County
- Cornwall-Lebanon, Lebanon County
- South Lebanon, Lebanon County
Cross-county reach from Berks through Lebanon.
If you are still deciding where to land, the Lancaster County community guides cover the townships and boroughs these homes go up in, and local mortgage guidance for Lancaster explains how financing tends to work in this county.
Buying experience
What the process feels like
- Timeline
- 6 to 8 months.
- Contract
- Standard.
- Deposits
- 5% + design.
- Selections
- Post-contract.
- Communication
- Project manager.
- Walkthrough
- Pre-drywall and final.
- Warranty
- 1 / 2 / 10.
What they do well
- Energy efficiency
- Value pricing
- Active-adult program
Financing considerations
How the money usually works here
- Construction financing
- Builder-financed.
- Rate lock
- Rate-lock options depend on the home's completion timeline, the loan program, and current market conditions. We will review the available options once the buyer's expected closing date is confirmed.
- Lender credit
- Eligible borrowers may receive a lender credit from our branch. The available credit depends on the final loan amount, loan program, and transaction details. Contact Corie for a personalized financing review.
- Typical starting price
- Low $400s
- Typical range
- $500,000 to $650,000
- Upgrades
- Value-forward included spec.
If the builder owns the lot and delivers a finished home, read what happens between contract and keys. If the house goes up on land you own, start with how construction loans work in Pennsylvania.
Questions to ask
Bring these to the model home
- 01How does the energy-efficiency package translate to my monthly utility cost?
- 02What HOA fees apply here?
Common questions
About building with Alden Homes
- Where does Alden build?
- Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon Counties primarily.
- Are their homes energy efficient?
- Yes, energy efficiency is a stated brand strength.
- Do they build 55+ homes?
- Yes.
- How long is the build?
- Six to eight months.
- What warranty?
- 1 / 2 / 10.
- Do they offer townhomes?
- In select communities.
- Can I use my own lender?
- Yes.
- Do they have move-in-ready homes?
- Yes, per community.
Related articles
Read these before you sign
- Production vs. custom buildersHow the two models differ in price, control, and timeline.
- Choosing the right builderHow to compare contracts, allowances, and change orders.
- Building costs explainedBase price, lot premium, upgrades, and the true all-in number.
- Buying in a builder communityIncentives, lender credits, and what to read twice.
Related calculators
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Where these homes are built
Next steps
Considering Alden Homes?
Bring the plan and the lot. We will walk the numbers, the incentive math, and the timeline before you sign anything.
Educational information only. Corie Adams and Network Funding, LP are not affiliated with Alden Homes. Builder pricing, communities, incentives, warranty terms, and timelines vary and are subject to change; confirm all details directly with the builder. This is not a commitment to lend. Corie Adams NMLS #1875205. Network Funding, LP NMLS #2297.