Townhome or Condo at North Cornwall Commons? The Reserve vs. 117 On The Boulevard, Compared

Both put you steps from the shops and restaurants of North Cornwall Commons. The difference is how you want to live inside your home. Here is how they compare.

If you have already decided North Cornwall Commons is where you want to be, the next question is simpler than it feels: townhome or condo. At The Reserve at North Cornwall Commons, you get a multi-level home with a private garage and your own patch of outdoor space. At 117 On The Boulevard, you get single-level condo living with an elevator, a rooftop lounge, and almost nothing to maintain. Both communities are built by Garman Builders, both sit inside the same walkable, mixed-use neighborhood in Lebanon, PA, and both are genuinely good options. The right one comes down to how you want your week-to-week life to feel.

Key Takeaways

• The Reserve's Blanton floor plan offers 2,406 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
• 117 On The Boulevard offers condo suites with one to three bedrooms, all on a single level.
• The Blanton is a three-story townhome. 117 On The Boulevard is single-level living with elevator access.
• The Reserve includes a spacious two-car garage. 117 On The Boulevard offers secure garage parking within the building.
• The Reserve's amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool connected by sidewalks and trails. 117 On The Boulevard offers a rooftop lounge and an on-site fitness center.
• 117 On The Boulevard is built around no mowing, no snow removal, and no exterior upkeep. At The Reserve, review the HOA documents to see exactly what is covered.
• A townhome purchase typically includes the home and its lot. A condo purchase is ownership of your unit plus a shared interest in the building's common areas.
• Both communities sit inside North Cornwall Commons, so touring both in the same visit is easy to do.

Size and Layout

Space is usually the first thing buyers notice. The Reserve's Blanton plan gives you 2,406 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, a layout built for buyers who want room to spread out: separate levels for sleeping, living, and gathering, plus enough square footage to grow into.

117 On The Boulevard takes a different approach. According to the community page and LebTown's coverage of the community, suites come in one, two, and three bedroom configurations, all on a single floor. Floor plans like Suite 106 are designed with open-concept layouts that put the whole home within reach without a single step.

So the real question isn't which one is bigger. It's whether you want a home with distinct levels, or a home where everything you need is on one plane.

Stairs

This is where the two communities split in the most practical way. The Blanton is a three-story townhome. That means stairs between your garage level, your main living space, and your bedrooms, which plenty of buyers like. It separates the noise of daily life from the quiet of a bedroom floor.

117 On The Boulevard removes stairs from the equation entirely. Every suite is single-level, and the building includes elevator access, so getting from your front door to your unit never involves a staircase. For buyers thinking ahead, or buyers who are simply tired of carrying groceries up three flights, this is often the deciding factor.

Garage and Parking

The Reserve includes a spacious two-car garage with the Blanton plan, the kind of everyday convenience that comes with owning a traditional townhome: your own space, your own door, no shared access points.

117 On The Boulevard offers secure garage parking built into the building itself. Per LebTown, residents have underground, secure access, which pairs naturally with the elevator and single-level layout. You're not parking at a distance from your front door. You're parking in the same building you live in.

Amenities

Both communities were designed with lifestyle in mind, but the amenities point in slightly different directions.

The Reserve offers a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, all connected by sidewalks and trails that tie the community together. It's a layout built for neighborhood life: walking to the pool, running into neighbors on the trail, using the clubhouse for a gathering.

117 On The Boulevard offers a rooftop lounge and an on-site fitness center, according to both the community page and LebTown. It's a more vertical, more social set of amenities, built for residents who want a place to unwind without leaving the building, and who already have North Cornwall Commons' restaurants, coffee shops, and retail right outside.

Upkeep

This is the piece that tends to matter most once a buyer has lived with a home for a few years.

117 On The Boulevard is built around the idea of removing upkeep altogether. As LebTown put it, residents get "no mowing, no snow removal, no exterior upkeep." That's the whole premise of the community: a lock-and-leave lifestyle where your time stays yours.

At The Reserve, the townhome structure means some exterior responsibilities may be yours, and some may be covered by the HOA, depending on what's outlined in the Included Features documentation and the community's HOA agreement. If low-maintenance living is the top priority, read those HOA documents closely before you decide, since coverage can vary from community to community.

Ownership

The two home types also differ in how ownership actually works. A townhome purchase, like the Blanton at The Reserve, typically includes the home itself and the lot it sits on. You own the structure and the ground beneath it, similar to a single-family home, just attached to your neighbors.

A condo purchase, like a suite at 117 On The Boulevard, works differently. You own your individual unit, and you hold a shared interest in the building's common areas, things like the lobby, the elevator, the rooftop lounge, and the garage. It's a structure built for exactly the kind of maintenance-free living 117 On The Boulevard is designed around.

Who Each One Fits

The Reserve tends to fit buyers who want more square footage and more separation between levels of the home, buyers who don't mind stairs in exchange for a private garage, a yard, and a layout that feels like a traditional home. It's a strong fit for growing families or move-up buyers who want the space of the Blanton plan paired with neighborhood amenities like the clubhouse and pool.

117 On The Boulevard tends to fit buyers who want the most hands-off version of homeownership available in North Cornwall Commons. Single-level living, elevator access, and a building that handles the exterior work. It's a natural fit for buyers who are right-sizing, buyers who travel often, or anyone who would rather spend a Saturday at the rooftop lounge than behind a lawn mower.

The Reserve vs. 117 On The Boulevard: Side-by-Side

See Them Both in the Same Visit

You don't have to choose blind. The Reserve and 117 On The Boulevard sit inside the same North Cornwall Commons neighborhood, so you can walk one, drive five minutes to the other, and compare how each feels while the details are still fresh. Stand in the Blanton's main living level, then stand in a single-level suite at 117, and the right answer tends to show itself.

If you're ready to see both in person, reach out to our team to schedule a visit to The Reserve at North Cornwall Commons and 117 On The Boulevard. We'll walk you through available plans, current availability, and what each HOA covers, so you can make the decision with real information in hand.

FAQ

Is The Reserve a townhome or a single-family home?
The Reserve's Blanton plan is a townhome: a three-story home with 2,406 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a two-car garage.

Does 117 On The Boulevard have stairs?
No. 117 On The Boulevard is single-level living within each suite, and the building includes elevator access.

What amenities come with The Reserve?
The Reserve includes a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, all connected by sidewalks and trails throughout the community.

What amenities come with 117 On The Boulevard?
117 On The Boulevard includes a rooftop lounge and an on-site fitness center, along with secure garage parking.

Which one has less maintenance?
117 On The Boulevard is built around no mowing, no snow removal, and no exterior upkeep. The Reserve's HOA documents outline what is and isn't covered for townhome owners.

Can I tour both communities in one trip?
Yes. The Reserve and 117 On The Boulevard are both part of North Cornwall Commons in Lebanon, PA, making it easy to tour both in a single visit.