Lauren & John Gardner
Mechanicsburg & Central PA Realtors
A husband-and-wife real estate team with Keller Williams of Central PA, helping you buy, sell, and invest across Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Camp Hill, Harrisburg, and all of Cumberland County.
130+
Homes sold
$40M+
In real estate sold
5.0★
Zillow & Google
PA · NJ · MD
Team licenses
Meet the Gardners
Your Cumberland County real estate team, in real life
We’re Lauren and John, a husband-and-wife team who live in Mechanicsburg and work all over Central PA.
Real estate isn’t just about property. It’s about people, stories, and big decisions. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling the one you’ve loved for years, or adding a rental to your portfolio, we bring clear pricing, beautiful marketing, and steady, honest advice. We also invest in and renovate real estate together, so we look at every house the way a careful buyer would.
How we help
Buy, sell, or invest in Central PA
Buyers
Buying a home in Central PA
From first-time home buyers to move-up and luxury buyers, we guide you from pre-approval to keys.
Sellers
Sell your Mechanicsburg home
Pricing strategy, pro photography, drone and video, and the negotiating to bring it home.
Investors
Real estate investing
Rentals, flips, small multifamily, commercial, and land, from a husband-and-wife team who invest too.
Featured listing
154 Calvary Church Rd, Wrightsville, PA
A circa-1864 farmhouse on 6.69 acres in Lower Windsor Township with a bank barn, a pond with a fountain, and a veranda over a brick courtyard. Renovated in 2022.
- $1,125,000
- 4 beds
- 3 full + 1 half baths
- 6.69 acres
Bright MLS #PAYK2110000. Listed by Gardner Group Team, (717) 609-6059 · Keller Williams of Central PA, (717) 761-4300. Price and status as of Nov 2, 2026.
Where we work
Central PA communities we know by heart
Mechanicsburg
Our home base: a historic Main Street, West Shore convenience, and quick highway access.
Carlisle
The county seat, with a college-town downtown, a famous car-show calendar, and I-81 access.
Harrisburg & Hershey
The state capital, the riverfront, and Hershey’s parks, arena, and medical center.
See the Cumberland County real estate guide · We also serve York, Shippensburg, Mercersburg, and Fayetteville.
Client reviews
Kind words from our clients
5.0 stars on Zillow (20 team reviews) and 5.0 on Google (24 reviews, per Birdeye), as of November 2026.
★★★★★
“Lauren and John helped us sell our home, for well over our asking price. They negotiated the best possible terms on our behalf and made the selling process a total breeze.”
Heather T.Seller · client review published on gardnergroupteam.com
★★★★★
“I could not have imagined a smoother experience as a first time home buyer. The Gardner Group took what I thought was a daunting and terrifying experience and made it simple and easy.”
Michael B.Buyer · client review published on gardnergroupteam.com
★★★★★
“Her market knowledge was exceptional, and she helped to price the home effectively, which resulted in a quick sale. Lauren was responsive and communicative throughout the process.”
Becky HughesSeller · Google review via Birdeye, Jun 2025
★★★★★
“I’ve purchased several commercial buildings and investment properties in Carlisle, PA, with Lauren Gardner as my realtor. Her expertise in commercial real estate and deep understanding of the Central PA market is unmatched.”
Daniel B.Investor · Google review via Birdeye, Mar 2025
★★★★★
“Lauren and John Gardner were extremely helpful in selling our home. They were available to answer questions when needed. I was very impressed with their knowledge of the ever changing real estate market.”
Bill ShoverSeller · Google review via Birdeye, Jun 2025
★★★★★
“Both John and Lauren were very knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient. Buying our home with them was easy and trouble free.”
Denise B.Buyer · client review published on gardnergroupteam.com
Free guides
Start with a plan
Two free guides we wrote for Central PA buyers and sellers, with the steps in the order they actually happen.
Free guide
The Central PA Buyer Guide
Everything from first search to keys in hand in Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, and the Harrisburg area.
with love, Lauren & John
Let’s talk about your next move
Buying, selling, or investing, it starts with one easy conversation.