Not sure where you want to build your new Finger Lakes home? Check out the Lake Canandaigua area. The region offers large building sites ideal for a range of floorplans and a short commute to Rochester and surrounding towns.
There’s plenty to like about the Canandaigua area, starting with its location. Situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes, Canandaigua is about 30 miles from Rochester and just seven miles from Farmington. The Town of Canandaigua borders the north shore of Lake Canandaigua, one of the largest of the Finger Lakes. The lake is the perfect place to boat, fish, swim, or just enjoy the view.
Museums, restaurants, shops, galleries, and boutiques line the streets of historic downtown Canandaigua, the site of many community events and celebrations during the year.
Local schools are always an important consideration when you’re planning a move. Homes in districts with low scores and poor safety records sell for less and are valued lower than those in high-performing districts. Fortunately, that’s not a problem in Canandaigua. The Canandaigua City School District receives an A- grade from Niche.com boasts a 95% graduation rate, and offers a variety of honors and advanced placement courses for high school students.
Steady home values make Canandaigua a prime place to build a new home. Values in the Canandaigua area have increased 15% over the last year, according to Zillow.com. Due to the popularity of the area, values are expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future.
Since Lake Canandaigua is a popular tourist destination, crime rates are a little higher than you might expect for a Finger Lakes town. Although the violent crime rate is low, burglary and theft do occur occasionally in the downtown area. Fortunately, crime is very low in surrounding areas, including Cheshire/Grange Landing, where Gerber Homes is building a new home community.
Although Lake Canandaigua home sites vary in size, all offer the space and flexibility to build many types of floor plans. Depending on your needs, you may opt for:
Unfortunately, all home builders aren’t the same. Some cut corners and make promises they can’t keep, while others prioritize customer service and pride themselves on high-quality homes. When you talk to Canandaigua home builders, think about:
Want to build a new home near Lake Canandaigua? Whether you already own land or thinking about buying land, or want to buy in a new home community, we can help you build the ideal house for your family.