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DevelopmentMetropolitan Development Group (MDG), incorporated in 2002, is a broad-based land development company headquartered in Eastern Pennsylvania. The Development Team is comprised of an experienced group of professionals with over 200 years of combined land development related experience. Our portfolio is comprised of a wide variety of development projects; including low and high-density single-family residential homes, multifamily market apartments, commercial, and industrial tracts. Our longstanding relationships with multiple design firms, environmental specialists, law firms, builders, realtors, and financial institutions allow us to assemble the right team tailored to the unique needs of each project. Since 2002, MDG has successfully developed (including in process) various projects:
- 2,200+ Single Family Building Lots
- 3,000+ Market Rate Apartments
- Wyomissing Corporate Campus (~100,000+ sq ft of class “A” office space)
Metropolitan Development Group is continuously looking to buy land for potential townhomes, single family homes, apartment dwellings, commercial and industrial uses. For further information please contact John Rathfon at (484) 684-8370.
Current Projects
Highpointe at Salford
62 luxury 3-4 bedroom twin homes and townhouses in Souderton Area School District, Harleysville, PA.
Ironstone at Blue Bell
58 luxury carriage homes in historic Blue Bell, PA. Floorplans include 3-4 bedrooms with traditional or first floor suite layouts.
Park Crossing at Salford
Single-family homes with seven different floor plans in a scenic location in Harleysville, PA. All lots in this neighborhood have been sold.
Estates at Holly Ridge
12 Luxury single-family homes on large lots in historic Doylestown, PA. Final opportunity – only 1 homesite remains!
North Wayne
18 Single-family homes on 0.75+ acre homesites in downtown Wayne – Radnor Township, Delaware County PA.
Stonegate
Beautiful single-family homes located in South Fayette Township School District. This neighborhood is within close proximity to the area’s best amenities and transporation routes.
Sweetbay
64 Luxury single-family homes on private, wooded lots in Frankford, DE. Within close proximity to Fenwick Isaland, Bethany Beach and Ocean City, MD.
Upcoming Projects

Highpoint
137 Single Family Homes in New Britain Township, Bucks County – Currently in the land development stage.

Stone Farm
Single Family Residential Community – Middletown Township (Newtown), PA. Project is currently in the approval / entitlement phase.
Current Apartment Projects
The Reserve at Palmer Pointe
NOW LEASING! The Reserve at Palmer Pointe will consist of upscale apartment homes in Northampton County near Easton, PA. Location provides easy access to highways 22 and 78 as well as local shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Reserve at River's Edge
NOW LEASING! The Reserve at River’s Edge will consist of luxury apartment homes on the West Shore of Harrisburg, PA. Located in Cumberland County, it is an ideal location near the State Capitol with easy access to highway 81, local shopping, and dining.
Reserve at Iroquois
NOW LEASING! – The Reserve at Iroquois will consist of luxury apartment homes with modern finishes in West Lawn, PA. Set back right off Penn Avenue in Sinking Spring, this community features beautiful apartment homes with a sports court, pool, and fire pit area.
Upcoming Apartment Projects
Preserve at Whispering Woods
Coming Spring 2024 – Will consist of 216 apartment homes in Findlay Township, PA. Conveniently located near the Airport, this will be our first apartment community in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Market.
The Edge at Dover
Coming Summer 2024 – Will consist of Apartment Homes in Dover, Delaware. Within walking proximity to The Speedway, Firefly Festival, and downtown Dover.
Reserve at Rock Creek
Coming Fall 2024 – Conveniently located on York Road in Gettysburg, the Reserve at Rock Creek will consist of a mix of luxury apartment homes as well as retail shops.
Milford Pond
Coming Fall 2024 – Milford Pond will consist of luxury apartment homes next to a brand new single-family home community and is located in Milford, DE. It is tucked away yet a close proximity to highways and local shopping and dining and Beach Points.
Leesport
Coming Summer 2025 – Our Leesport property will consist of luxury apartment homes located in Berks County, PA. It is an ideal location with easy access to highways and local shopping and dining.
Pricetown Road
Coming Summer 2025 –Our Pricetown Road property will consist of apartment homes in Temple, PA. It will be situated close to our Reserve at Spring Pointe property and offer newly styled buildings set back in the wooded area.
Completed Projects
Anderson Preserve
10 Single Family Homes in Newtown Township, Bucks County – Built by Foxlane Homes.
For additional information on house types and available lots please visit: Anderson Preserve
Greenbrier Preserve
7 Single Family Homes in Chalfont, Bucks County – Built by Foxlane Homes.
For additional information on house types and available lots please visit: Greenbrier Preserve
Hanover Woods
65 Single Family Homes in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County – Built by Ryan Homes.
Highgrove Manor
107 Single Family Attached Townhomes in Warrington Township, Bucks County – Built by CalAtlantic Homes.
Pine Valley Estates
Pine Valley Estates New Britain Township PA: We have been successful in securing a zoning change to engineer for 36 single family lots. This project is currently going through the approvals process and we have an agreement to sell improved lots to Cornell Homes
Penrose Walk
Penrose Walk in Warrington Township PA: We purchased the undeveloped land for this community which we took through the land development process and obtained approvals for 54 carriage homes and 1 single lot.
We successfully completed the site improvements necessary to ready the lots for construction. We sold the improved lots to NV Homes. NVHomes.com
Waverly Meadows
Waverly Meadows in Woolwich Township NJ: This project was dormant for six years before we purchased it. We worked closely with the Township to address their concerns and resolve title issues. We readied the site to meet the Township specifications and then sold the improved lots to Ryan Homes. www.ryanhomes.com
Rolling Ridge
Single-family homes in Chalfont, Bucks County, PA – Built by Foxlane Homes. For additional information on house types and available lots please visit: Rolling Ridge
The Reserve at Parkland
Picturesque apartment community in Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, PA – Built by Metropolitan Building Group.

Chalfont View
Single-family home community in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County, PA. Many amenities at your fingertips as well as easy access to Highways 309, 611, 476 and 202 – Built by NV Homes.
Dowlin Forge Station
151 Single Family Homes and 59 Town Homes in Downingtown, Chester County – Built by DR Horton.
For additional information on house types and available lots please visit: Dowlin Forge Station
Hanover Pointe
145 Single Family Homes in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA.
Ragusa
39 Single Family Homes in Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County – Site work underway – Built by DR Horton.
Murphy
4 Single Family Homes in Warrington Township, Bucks County, PA – Built by Foxlane Homes.
Signature Place
158 Townhomes in Mt Laurel, NJ, Burlington County – Built by DR Horton.
For additional information on house types and available lots please visit: Signature Place
Warrington Walk
7 Single Family Homes in Warrington Township, Montgomery County, PA – Built by Foxlane Homes.
Squire's Ridge
32 Age Restricted Single Family homes in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA. Built by Foxlane Homes.
Laverock
32 Single Family homes in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, PA – Built by Foxlane Homes.
The Metropolitan
Unique, modern, industrial apartments located in the heart of Wyomissing Borough. The Metropolitan is the first of its kind, including a rooftop clubhouse, pool, and lounge area.
Gwynedd Walk
Luxury Twin Townhomes within walking distance to downtown North Wales, located in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, PA – Built by Foxlane Homes.
Perkasie Woods
Single-family attached townhome community in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County, PA – Built by Ryan Homes.
The Reserve at Gring's Mill
Spacious, upscale, apartment homes located in Spring Township, Wyomissing, PA. In a scenic setting, The Reserve at Gring’s Mill offers many amenities in a great location – Built by D&B Construction.