Where do you want to live in Harrisburg?
The East Shore. The West Shore. Two distinct communities.
One family-owned builder with 40 years of roots in both.
Find the neighborhood that fits your life, and build exactly the home you want in it.
Neighborhoods
Two Shores. Two Distinct Ways to Live.
East Shore or West Shore — every family's priorities are different. Here's how the two sides of Harrisburg compare.
East Shore
Central Dauphin & Susquehanna Twp
Established neighborhoods, proximity to downtown Harrisburg, and some of the most sought-after addresses on the East Shore — including Lower Paxton Township.
West Shore
Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg Area, & West Shore
More open land, newer developments, and a quieter suburban feel — with easy access to major commuter routes west and south of the city.
East Shore New Home Communities
Find Your East Shore Neighborhood
McNaughton has built in Lower Paxton Township and the surrounding East Shore communities for over 40 years.
From Blue Mountain views to the heart of the Central Dauphin School District, our Dauphin County neighborhoods put you close to downtown Harrisburg, Hershey, and everything Central PA has to offer.
Estates at Autumn Oaks
5 lots
Central Dauphin SD
Luxury estate homes from the $800s with panoramic Blue Mountain views, preserved trees, and generous homesites in Lower Paxton Twp.
Parkway Farms
12 lots
Central Dauphin SD
Single-family homes on a 133-acre community woven into the Lower Paxton Township Greenway — nature trails and preserved open space
Wilshire Estates
6 lots
Central Dauphin SD
Luxury homes from the $500s tucked into a tranquil glen in Dauphin County’s Lower Paxton Township — with quick move-in homes available
West Shore New Home Communities
Find Your West Shore Neighborhood
Our West Shore communities sit in some of Cumberland County’s well-established school districts — including Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg Area, and West Shore.
Whether you’re looking for wooded homesites in Newberry Township or a luxury address in Hampden Township, McNaughton can build your home.
Autumn Chase
Mechanicsburg Area SD
8 lots
Single-family homes and duplexes from the high $400s in Upper Allen Township, with multiple quick move-in homes available now
The Woods
West Shore SD
34 lots
Hillside single-family homes from the low $400s on wooded homesites with sweeping York County countryside views— Newberry Township
We Don't Just Build Anywhere.
The McNaughton Advantage
Every McNaughton Community is chosen for its school district rating, lot quality, and long-term neighborhood value. We’ve been curating locations in the Harrisburg area for 40+ years—so you don’t have to guess if you are choosing the right area.
School Districts Families Prioritize
We strategically secure land within school districts that Central PA families seek out—placing you in a community committed to education and long-term neighborhood value.
Lot size & orientation vetted
Every homesite is hand- selected and surveyed for optimal natural light, drainage, and privacy to maximize the potential of your specific floor plan.
Resale value focus
By combining superior structural “bones” with timeless architectural design, we build homes that are engineered to maintain a premium market position for decades.
Walkable amenity access
Our communities are planned around connectivity, providing easy, pedestrian-friendly access to local parks, shopping, and neighborhood gathering spaces.
East Shore or West Shore: What's Life Really Like?
School districts, commutes, amenities, and lifestyle. Here’s how the two sides of the Harrisburg area compare for families building new.
East Shore | Harrisburg
School Districts: Central Dauphin and Susquehanna Twp school districts serve our East Shore neighborhoods—both with a long-standing commitment to academic programs and community engagement in Dauphin County.
Amenities: World-class healthcare at Penn State Hershey, easy access to the I-81 corridor, and the shops, dining, and culture of downtown Harrisburg—all within a short drive.
Commute: Direct access to Hershey, 10 minutes to downtown Harrisburg, and convenient connections to I-81 and I-83.
Lifestyle: Established neighborhoods, Blue Mountain views, larger homesites, and a close-knit community feel across Dauphin County.
West Shore | Mechanicsburg
School Districts: Cumberland Valley and Mechanicsburg Area are well-established with strong community investment — a primary reason families choose the West Shore.
Amenities: Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, major medical centers, and some of Central PA’s best dining—all within minutes of our Hampden Township and Upper Allen Township communities.
Commute: 10–15 minutes to downtown Harrisburg via I-83, with easy access to I-81 for travel north and south.
Lifestyle: Wide open homesites, peaceful surroundings, and a strong sense of community—the West Shore is where families put down roots and stay.
From the East Shore to the West Shore. This Is Our Home, Too.
ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
From the East Shore to the West Shore, across three counties
COUNTIES
Dauphin, Cumberland & York: representing Harrisburg on both shores
HOMES BUILT & THRIVING
Each one a reflection of what Central PA families actually want
YEARS OF BUILDING
Deep roots in the townships, codes, and the Harrisburg area communities we build in
ACRES DEDICATED TO PARKS
Near neighborhoods designed for living, not just for selling
CHARITIES SUPPORTED ANNUALLY
Because a good neighbor builds more than houses
What Home Buyers Want to Know
From school districts to build timelines, here are the questions families ask most when choosing a
new home community in the Harrisburg area.
The East Shore and West Shore of Harrisburg each offer a distinct lifestyle. The East Shore—anchored by Lower Paxton Township and Dauphin County—offers established neighborhoods, Blue Mountain views, proximity to downtown Harrisburg, and easy access to Penn State Hershey Medical Center and the I-81 corridor.
The West Shore—spanning Cumberland County communities such as Hampden, Silver Spring and Upper Allen Townships— offers newer development, open land, a quieter suburban feel, and access to some of Central PA’s most recognized school districts.
McNaughton Homes has been building on both shores for over 40 years, so whichever side fits your family’s lifestyle, we know the land, the townships, and the communities well.
McNaughton Homes builds within several school districts across the Harrisburg area. On the East Shore, our communities are served by Central Dauphin School District and Susquehanna Township School District. On the West Shore, our communities fall within the Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg Area, and West Shore school districts.
Each community page on our website lists the specific school district, so you know exactly where your children would attend before you ever break ground.
New home prices in the Harrisburg area vary depending on the community, school district, homesite, and the floor plan you choose.
McNaughton’s current communities range from the low $400s at The Woods in York County to the $800s at Estates at Autumn Oaks in Lower Paxton Township. Most of our new home communities in Central PA are priced between the high $400s and low $600s.
Because McNaughton is a semi-custom builder, final pricing also depends on any structural modifications or personalization you choose — which means you’re getting a home built around your life, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Request a consultation and we’ll walk you through pricing specific to the community and floor plan you’re considering.
McNaughton is currently building in eight active communities across the Harrisburg area—five on the East Shore and three on the West Shore, spanning Dauphin, Cumberland, and York counties. Several communities have quick move-in homes available now.
For a new construction home with McNaughton, the typical build timeline in the Harrisburg area ranges from six to ten months from contract signing to closing, depending on the floor plan, any structural modifications, and the current build schedule in your chosen community.
If you need to move sooner, McNaughton also offers quick move-in homes in select communities that are already under construction or near completion.
During your consultation, we’ll give you a realistic timeline specific to the community and home you’re considering—no guesswork, no surprises.
No Pressure. Just Possibilities.
Let's Find Your Neighborhood
Whether you're just exploring or ready to break ground, we'll match you with the right community on the right shore.