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Callahan Custom Home in PA - Build a Home on Your Land

Build on Your Land

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Build a Custom Home on Your Land in Pennsylvania


Build a home that fits the way you live, where you want to live. From finding the right customizable home design to choosing the finishing touches, Landmark is here to guide you every step of the way. 


Let's Build Your Story Together

Landmark Homes is a local, family-owned home builder in PA with more than 25 years of experience creating quality new homes. Our experienced team brings together thoughtful home designs, skilled craftsmanship, and a hands-on approach to every new home build. We employ our own highly skilled framing, trim, and concrete crews and work with established local trade partners to bring experience and craftsmanship to every phase of your new home construction on private land.

Your Land Has a Story

Whether your land has been in your family for generations, if you've already found the perfect property, or you are still searching, Landmark Homes can help you build a home that's truly yours.

A Builder You Can Count On

From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, you'll have a devoted team of people you can turn to; people who understand the process who care about the home we're building together.

OUR STORY
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Where We Build

Build on Your Land in South Central Pennsylvania

We can build on your own land in: Adams County | Berks County | Chester County | Cumberland County | Dauphin County | Lancaster County | Lebanon County | Perry County | York County

Our home base is in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and our build on your land team serves homeowners throughout the surrounding Central and South Central Pennsylvania region.

Not sure if we build on land in your area? Contact us and we'll help you find out.

Design a New Home in our Design Gallery - Locations in Mechanicsburg and Ephrata PA

Make Your Home Your Own


Personalize the Details the Matter Most.

Once you've found a home design that works for you, it's time to make it yours.

From flooring and cabinetry to countertops, lighting, paint, trim and exterior details, Landmark gives you opportunities to personalize your home and create spaces that reflect your style.

Our Design Gallery brings many of your options together in one place, where you can see and compare finishes and materials while working with our design professionals.

EXPLORE THE DESIGN GALLERY

A Team Behind Your Build

Building your home takes a team. At Landmark, you'll have experienced people guiding you through each step to build a home on your land.

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Your Sales Manager

Your guide from the beginning. We'll help you explore home designs, understand your options, and navigate the decisions along the way.

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Your Design Team

Your partners in making your home yours. We'll help you explore selections and bring your personal style together through thoughtful finishes and details.

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Your Project Manager

Your connection to the construction process. Your Project Manager oversees your home from construction through completion. 

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Your Construction Team

Together with the entire construction team and trade partners, we bring experience, craftsmanship and care to the work behind every Landmark home.


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Ready to Build on Your Land?

Let's Build the Home That's Right for You.

Have land? Have a vision? Let's talk about what's possible.

Tell us about your property, your ideas and the home you're hoping to build. We'll help you understand the next steps.


Steps to Building on Your Land


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01. FIND YOUR LAND

01. FIND YOUR LAND

Start with the place.

Already own land? We'll help you understand what may be possible on your property and identify home designs that could work for your homesite.

Still looking? We can help you understand what to consider when evaluating a potential property, including access, utilities, site conditions and other requirements that can affect building a home on your own land.

.02 CHOOSE YOUR HOME
.02 CHOOSE YOUR HOME

.02 CHOOSE YOUR HOME

Find a design that fits your life.

Explore Landmark's collection of home designs and find a floor plan that gives you the right foundation for your home.

Then, explore opportunities to customize it to better fit your lifestyle.

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.03 MAKE IT YOURS

.03 MAKE IT YOURS

Bring your vision to life.

With guidance from our expert Design team, you'll select the materials, colors, fixtures and finishes that bring your personal style into your home.

We'll help you understand your options and make decisions that bring everything together into one complete, perfect-for-you custom home.


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.04 BUILD YOUR HOME

.04 BUILD YOUR HOME

Watch your vision take shape. 

Once your plans and selections are finalized, construction begins.

Your Project Manager oversees the construction of your home and keeps you informed as your home progresses from foundation to framing, drywall, and finishing details.

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.05 GET THE KEYS

.05 GET THE KEYS

The moment you've been waiting for.

Your final home walkthrough is here. The last details are complete. And the keys are finally yours.

Your Project Manager will walk you through your new home and help you understand its features and systems so you're ready for move-in. Congratulations! Relax and enjoy your new Landmark home, resting easy with the knowledge that your new home is covered by our builder warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Landmark builds throughout South Central Pennsylvania. We can build on your land in Berks County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, York County, and parts of Chester County and Perry County. Contact a private land sales manager to learn if Landmark Homes can build in your area. 

Yes. Landmark's Build on Your Land program allows you to build a new Landmark home on your own homesite, subject to site evaluation and other requirements. Private land construction can occur on land you already own, or land you are purchasing to develop.

Our team can help you understand what to look for when evaluating potential homesites and whether a particular property may be a good fit for the home you want to build.

Your homesite's size, shape, topography, setbacks, and other requirements can affect which home designs will work for building on your land. Our team will help you evaluate your options.

Every property is different. Site work may include clearing, excavation, grading, driveway work, utilities, septic or well systems, and other improvements. We’ll help identify potential requirements early in the process so you can plan accordingly.

An engineering firm will be able to assist in obtaining the required plans and permitting needed prior to building. If you already have a site plan and/or grading plan, please let our private land sales manager know so that we can provide you with estimated site work allowances.

Yes. At Landmark Homes, our team has thought about the variety of options buyers might wish to consider for their new home. We take new home personalization to the next level by allowing buyers to modify their home plans based on their specific needs, creating a truly custom built home on your own land. Simply tell us your dream and we’ll design it, price it, and build it for you.

The active construction phase is approximately 180 days, or about 6 to 8 months. The complete process to build your home, from initial planning through move-in, can take approximately 10 to 12 months depending on site work, permitting, home design, selections and other factors.

Your Landmark team will provide a projected timeline for your project and keep you informed step-by-step as your home progresses.

When building a home on your land, a construction loan is required. We realize many factors go into preparing and planning to build your new home, and would like to spare you the time and hassle of researching and comparing hundreds of financing companies to arrange for home financing. We work with established lenders who offer a variety of programs to meet the individual needs of Landmark buyers. Learn more about our preferred lenders.

After you move in, you can count on Landmark for continued support. Your home is backed by our limited builder warranty, and many products and systems include manufacturer warranties. Our dedicated Customer Care team is available to assist with questions and help address any concerns that may arise as you enjoy your new home.

For many homeowners, building on their own land is one of the most rewarding ways to create a home that truly fits their lifestyle, making the investment well worth it. Building on your own land gives you the opportunity to create a home in the location you love while personalizing the design, layout, and finishes to fit your lifestyle. Whether you've owned the land for years or are searching for the perfect homesite, building on your land allows you to bring your vision to life and create a home that's uniquely yours. 

Building on your own land typically begins with evaluating your homesite and selecting a floor plan that fits your lifestyle and property. From there, you'll work with our team to review site requirements, finalize your home design and selections, secure permits, and prepare the land for construction. Once building begins, we'll guide you through each stage of the process until it's time for your final walkthrough and move-in day.

For a more detailed look at each step, explore the Steps to Building on Your Land process outlined on this page. It walks through the journey from your first conversation with our team to enjoying your completed dream home.

From Our Happy Homeowners

A.K. – Carlisle PA

"I was blown away by how easy this process was... [Our design consultant] was extremely helpful and we were impressed that he was not just trying to push the most expensive options but what was best for our family." "I was blown away by how easy this process was... [Our design consultant] was extremely helpful and we were impressed that he was not just trying to push the most expensive options but what was best for our family."

From Our Happy Homeowners

J&B B., New Cumberland PA

From start to finish Landmark was 10 times better than an area competitor because they were willing to work with us on a few things. We found out that the competitor is known for that and they walked away from half a million dollars. We appreciate Landmark and he built us a great home. From start to finish Landmark was 10 times better than an area competitor because they were willing to work with us on a few things. We found out that the competitor is known for that and they walked away from half a million dollars. We appreciate Landmark and he built us a great home.

From Our Happy Homeowners

We love our home. We love being a part of a community that meets our social needs as well as health and physical needs. It's beautiful here. We appreciate the property aesthetics as well as the outlying landscape. We have encouraged many of our friends to join us! We love our home. We love being a part of a community that meets our social needs as well as health and physical needs. It's beautiful here. We appreciate the property aesthetics as well as the outlying landscape. We have encouraged many of our friends to join us!
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From Our Happy Homeowners

A.T. – Lebanon PA

"Loved the design team. They were patient, respectful, helpful, and gave excellent advice when I was stuck on a decision. Our designer was great! He worked with me to make sure I got everything I wanted and stay within my budget." "Loved the design team. They were patient, respectful, helpful, and gave excellent advice when I was stuck on a decision. Our designer was great! He worked with me to make sure I got everything I wanted and stay within my budget."

From Our Happy Homeowners

T.T. - Mechanicsburg PA

"[The Design Gallery employees] were helpful in selecting our choices. They were honest with their opinions and advice. The best aspect was the ease of the entire process." "[The Design Gallery employees] were helpful in selecting our choices. They were honest with their opinions and advice. The best aspect was the ease of the entire process."