From sprawling country estates to historic urban manors, Pennsylvania’s luxury real estate market offers diverse options in the $4-5 million range. A recent analysis of ten high-end properties across the state reveals distinctive offerings, from a 107-acre Williamsburg-inspired estate in Greencastle listed at $5.1 million to a newly renovated mid-century modern home in Bethlehem at $4.25 million. These properties showcase Pennsylvania’s architectural heritage while catering to modern luxury demands, with features ranging from award-winning vineyards and equestrian facilities to Roman-inspired pool houses and gourmet kitchens.
The properties span both urban and rural settings, with standout examples including a 21,000-square-foot mansion with 11 bedrooms in Greencastle, a historic 8,000-square-foot stone farmhouse with a private vineyard in West Chester, and a stately Shadyside residence built in 1902 offering seven bedrooms and modern amenities like an elevator and soundproof music room. Notably, while some properties emphasize acreage and agricultural potential, others focus on sophisticated urban living, such as Philadelphia’s new construction offering 7,639 square feet of contemporary luxury with smart home features and a 2,000-square-foot deck. Here are 10 examples of what approximately $5 million will get you in Pennsylvania.
FYI, there are links to most of the homes at the end.
10. Greencastle, PA – $5,100,000
This property in Greencastle is priced at $5,100,000. This estate, spanning 107.25 acres, offers over 21,000 square feet of living space and features 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. Constructed in 1997 with Williamsburg-inspired architecture, it includes handmade bricks, solid mahogany doors, seven wood-burning fireplaces, and antique heart-of-pine flooring.
The property also includes a guest house, a greenhouse, a pool with two pool houses, professional landscaping, and agricultural residential zoning for potential uses such as farming, horses, or a bed and breakfast.
9. West Chester, PA – $4,750,000
Here’s what you get in West Chester for $4,750,000. This Chester County property spans three tax parcels, including 12 main acres, featuring an 8,000-square-foot stone farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, built in 1920 with earlier origins in the 1800s. The compound includes a pool house with a guest suite, a 4,000-square-foot guest house used for offices and living, and a converted stable functioning as an art studio with dedicated areas for woodwork, painting, and a ceramic kiln.
The property also features an eight-acre vineyard producing award-winning grapes, extensive stonework, terraces, gardens, a koi pond, and a newly built four-car garage.
8. State College, PA – $4,750,000
All this in State College for $4,750,000. This property at 329 E. Prospect Ave. in State College is a fraternity house built in 1989 with 13,471 square feet of finished living space. It includes 30 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and is zoned for 63 occupants, with a lease currently in place through 2026. The property features a parking lot with 26 off-street parking spaces.
7. Philadelphia, PA – $4,895,000
Here’s an example of a $4,895,000 in Philadelphia. This single-family home, built in 1984 and crafted by Blake Development Corporation, offers 6,100 square feet of living space across three levels. It includes 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths, along with a gourmet kitchen equipped with Wolf, SubZero, and Bosch appliances.
Additional features include a lower-level en-suite bedroom, game/media room, wine cellar, gym, outdoor terraces, and a gunite pool, all set on nearly two acres near the Wissahickon Valley within Fairmount Park.
6. Shadyside, PA – $5,295,000
All this for $5,295,000 in Shadyside. This single-family home, built in 1902, offers 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and a total of three floors of living space. The first floor includes a grand foyer, formal living and dining areas, a kitchen, family room, and home office with a private balcony.
Additional features include a finished lower level with recreation space, a home gym, a soundproof music room, a 2-bedroom apartment, a heated 3-car garage, an elevator, and outdoor spaces with a patio, side porch, and gardens.
5. Philadelphia, PA – $4,900,000
In Philadelphia, this is an example of what you can buy for $4,900,000. This single-family home, built in 2024, offers 4 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom, and 7 total baths across 7,639 sq. ft. The first floor features a two-story foyer, 10-foot coffered ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, and access to a 2,000 sq. ft. deck with sliding glass doors.
Additional highlights include a partially finished lower level, a primary suite with a cathedral ceiling, a sauna, a two-car garage with hardwood doors, and an energy-efficient design with a metal roof and smart gates.
4. New Hope, PA – $4,500,000
This property in New Hope is priced at $4,500,000. This Georgian Manor Estate, built in 1961, sits on over 32 private acres on Solebury Mountain Ridge in New Hope, PA, and spans 6,829 sq. ft. The brick manor features 5 bedrooms, 9 baths (4 full, 2 powder, and 3 additional in other structures), 5 fireplaces, custom millwork, and detailed moldings.
The property includes a Roman-inspired pool house with a full bar and caterer’s kitchen, a 2-story carriage house with a garage and apartment, and a heated barn with multiple bays.
3. Lansdale, PA – $4,799,000
Here’s what you get in Landsdale for $4,799,000. This 1844 farmhouse, situated on 39+ acres in Worcester Township, features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 5,586 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a renovated home with updated systems, a pond with an IPE dock, a barn with 8 stalls, and a heated 40×60 Quonset Hut.
Additional amenities include a renovated in-ground pool with a cabana, multiple outbuildings with new roofs, meadows, trails, and a fenced pasture, surrounded by 50 acres of preserved land.
2. Pottstown, PA – $4,200,000
All this in Pottstown for $4,200,000. This 13,070 sq. ft. European-inspired manor home, built in 1997, sits on 36.6 acres and includes 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The property features a main residence with multiple terraces, a pool with a pool house, gardens, a barn converted into office space with a tenant house, and a six-car garage.
Additional amenities include five paddocks with turnout sheds, an outdoor riding ring with lights, radiant heated floors, a whole-house generator, and two tax parcels with a conservation easement.
1. Bethlehem, PA – $4,250,000
This property in Bethlehem is priced at $4,250,000. This 5,606 sq. ft. single-family home, built in 1955 and updated in 2022, includes 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and modern renovations with a new addition. The first floor features a grand living room, a formal dining room, a newly designed gourmet kitchen, a gym, and a primary suite with a private patio.
The property, set on 4.6 acres, includes a heated saltwater pool, a bluestone patio, a three-car attached garage, and a vaulted family room in the second-floor addition.
Here are links to all the homes:
1. Source: Karen Starr & Jen Morris @ Coldwell Banker Greencastle
2. Source: Karen Nader @ Coldwell Banker Monument Sotheby’S International Realty
3. Source: Sorry, no longer available.
4. Source: Camilla F Whetzel & James Mcfadden @ Coldwell Banker Kurfiss Sotheby’S International Realty
5. Source: Sorry, no longer available.
6. Source: Maureen Reynolds & Madison Ellie Reynolds @ Coldwell Banker Serhant Pennsylvania LLC
7. Source: Philippe Daouphars & Richard Dinublia @ Coldwell Banker Kw Empower
8. Source: Terese E Brittingham, Daniel Brittingham @ Coldwell Banker Keller Williams Realty Group
9. Source: Karen Nader @ Coldwell Banker Monument Sotheby’S International Realty
10. Source: Nancy W Ahlum @ Coldwell Banker Carol C Dorey Real Estate
