Cumberland County · Monroe Township · #3158
Meadows of Ashcombe
Monroe Township, PA · 98 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A 98-lot single-family detached community on 117.4 acres in Monroe Township, built in three phases with 3 open space lots and public water and sewer.
Official description: The Meadows of Ashcombe is a proposed a single family detached residential community following the Township’s Open Space Development Standards (minimum 45% open space). The subject property is 117.4 acres and is located within the Suburban Residential Zoning District (R1). The project is proposed in the three phases with a total of 98 single-family detached dwelling lots and 3 open space lots proposed. Public sanitary sewer and water shall serve the project. A fee in-lieu-of land dedication is proposed to satisfy Township recreation requirements.
Filing history
- 2026-02-09 · #3158 · Submission · 98 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Meadows of Ashcombe is a proposed neighborhood of 98 single-family detached homes in Monroe Township, Cumberland County. It would sit on about 117.4 acres and be built in three phases, so homes would arrive in stages instead of all at once.
The plan sets aside three lots as open space. The homes would connect to public water and public sewer. The county's most recent filing on the project is dated February 9, 2026.
No developer website, news coverage, township meeting records or permits were found for this project. Nothing online shows opposition, approvals or a builder. The land's current use is not stated in the records reviewed. This explanation relies on the county planning facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- About 98 new households would add traffic on nearby roads. The size of the effect depends on the road and access plans, which were not found.
- Three open space lots are planned. Whether the public could use them is not known.
- Public water and sewer service would be needed. The records do not say whether the existing systems have the capacity.
- New families could add students to local schools. No enrollment estimate was found.
Where it stands
A county planning filing was recorded on 2026-02-09, so the plan is in local review. A plan like this usually goes to the township planning commission and the county planning office for comments. The township supervisors then vote on preliminary approval, and final approval typically comes phase by phase.
- Feb 9, 2026 Latest filing recorded in county planning records
Want to weigh in? The Monroe Township supervisors and planning commission usually review subdivision plans at public meetings. Residents can ask the township office for meeting dates and comment procedures.
Planning terms explained
- Single-family detached
- A house that stands alone on its own lot and shares no walls with neighbors.
- Phased development
- A project built in separate stages, with each stage usually needing its own approvals.
- Open space lot
- A parcel left undeveloped, often for greenery, stormwater control or recreation.
- Subdivision
- The division of a large piece of land into smaller lots for sale or building.
- Public water and sewer
- Service from a municipal or authority system, as opposed to private wells and septic tanks.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $54.9M
- ~3,136 roofing squares
- ~98 HVAC systems
- ~98 kitchens / 196+ bathrooms
- ~274,400 sq ft of finished living space