Selling Your Home in Adamstown, PA
Adamstown sits along Route 272 in northern Lancaster County, right at the Berks County line, about 18 miles from Lancaster and just south of Reading. Founded by William Addams on July 4, 1761, it’s an easy hop to US 222 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Antiques Capital, USA
Adamstown has long called itself the antiques capital of the country, and it earns the name — antique malls and markets line the stretch of Route 272 known as the Adamstown Antique Mile, with Sunday markets and seasonal outdoor shows drawing dealers and collectors from across the country. It’s also home to the Bollman Hat Company, the nation’s oldest hat maker. Closer to home, families enjoy the borough’s community pool and library and the annual Christmas tree lighting each December. Students attend the Cocalico School District, starting at Adamstown Elementary.
Who buys in Adamstown
Nearly 2,000 people live in the borough. More than a quarter are under 18, the median age is about 35, and more than four in five homes are owner-occupied — a family town where people buy and stay. Buyers here include local families moving up, commuters heading toward Reading, Lancaster or the Turnpike, and collectors and small-business owners drawn by the town’s steady weekend traffic.
Why auction in Adamstown
This is a town that already loves a good sale, and its buyers know how to bid. Our team knows this community and how best to reach potential bidders on both sides of the county line — through road signs along Route 272, regional papers and printed brochures.
Thinking about selling in Adamstown? Call 717-917-5844 for a free, no-pressure consultation.