By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team
Falls Township supervisors approved an 84 unit residential building for residents 55 and older at 654 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills, the former Lincoln Garage site. It started at 96 units in two four story buildings. After a 2024 zoning denial, a court settlement cut it to one two story building capped at 50 feet.
Fairless Hills 55 plus housing just gained 84 units on a commercial stretch of Lincoln Highway. Eight zoning waivers came with it. The project is smaller than the developer wanted and larger than some neighbors wanted, which is usually what a settlement looks like.
How the Plan Changed
The cut from 96 units to 84 is 12 units, or 12.5%. The bigger change is height. Two four story buildings became one two story building, with a 50 foot cap.
The approved plan includes a six foot solid fence, 148 parking spaces, lighting aimed down to limit glare, and conduit for future electric vehicle chargers. That is about 1.76 parking spaces per unit, which keeps most cars on the site instead of on side streets.
Eight zoning waivers were approved with the plan. Waivers are common on a tight lot like a former garage site, but each one is a rule the township agreed to bend, so it is worth knowing they are part of the deal.
Next come permits and construction. No opening date was announced with the approval, so treat any date you hear secondhand with caution. When the developer releases pricing and a timeline, you will want to see both before you list your current home.
Who Gains From Fairless Hills 55 Plus Housing
Owners in Falls Township who want to stay local but leave a single family home gain the most. A 55 and older building gives them a way to downsize without leaving the township, and every move like that frees up a house for another buyer.
Buyers looking for a starter home gain indirectly. When longtime owners have somewhere to go, more single family homes reach the market. In a township with steady demand, even a few extra listings a year make a difference.
The township gains a productive use on a former garage lot along Lincoln Highway, and new residents who shop and eat locally. A vacant commercial site rarely helps anyone’s property value.
Who Pays
Neighbors closest to the site carry the construction period. Expect trucks, noise, and lane work on Lincoln Highway for a while. The fence, the lighting rules, and the lower height were the trade for that, and they are now conditions of the approval.
The developer paid in units and height. Losing 12 units and two stories changes the math on any project, and that is the cost of settling instead of fighting on in court.
Owners on the side streets behind Lincoln Highway also give up a little. A two story building where a garage stood is a different view from the back yard. That is real, even if the effect on value is small.
Prices give useful context. The typical Fairless Hills home value is $434,920, up 3.1% over the past year, per Zillow data through August 31, 2026. A steady market like that absorbs 84 new units without much effect on the value of your home.
If You Own in Falls Township
If you are thinking about downsizing, this building is worth tracking now. Ask about the timeline and pricing as soon as it is released, and plan the sale of your current home around it. Selling first and moving second usually gives you the stronger hand. If you are not sure which order fits, your answer depends on your equity and your timeline, and we can run both scenarios with you before you decide.
If you are buying your first home, the homes that downsizers leave behind are your opportunity. Our Levittown community guide covers the neighborhoods next door to Fairless Hills and what they are selling for. We will let you know as those listings come up.
Thinking about buying or selling in Fairless Hills? Let’s talk.
