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Historic college town overlooking downtown Easton
Ranging across forested ridges above the banks of the Delaware River and Bushkill Creek, College Hill's natural beauty and classic architecture add historic character to the blocks surrounding Lafayette College. Lafayette itself is a small, private college, enrolling fewer than 3,000 undergraduates in liberal arts and engineering programs as well as a 140-year football rivalry with Lehigh University. “It’s called College Hill for a reason, there’s a mix of Lafayette faculty and students who love living on these beautiful, tree-lined streets,” says Hubert Etchison, president of the College Hill Neighborhood Association. “I live on one of the busiest roads on the hill, and the amount of birds I hear singing is unbelievable. It’s not unusual to see a deer walking down the street.” Overlooking downtown Easton, College Hill is in equal measure a snapshot of tranquil, tree-shaded streetscapes and a lively, active college town roaring with Lafayette Leopard pride.
Walk through the beautiful campus of Lafayette College in College Hill.
Students have many ways to get around at Lafayette College in College Hill.
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Blocks of historic manors and attached homes
From Lafayette College’s oldest buildings to nearby blocks of residential streets, College Hill is a tapestry of 19th century and early 20th century architectural styles. “I grew up on College Hill. Those extremely well-maintained, classic properties – they're amazing. You don’t see that so much around universities like Lehigh or Muhlenburg,” says Joe McGavin, a Realtor with Realty One Group who has specialized in the Lehigh Valley market since 1976. “People are looking for a very specific type of old home. They know that comes with maintenance.” Grand manors with upward of five bedrooms run the gambit from stately Federal forms to rambling, Queen Anne silhouettes, selling for $800,000 to upward of $1 million. Many of the area’s churches are equally striking, like the towering stone steeples of the College Hill Presbyterian Church, and Colton Chapel, an on-campus building with elegant Beaux-Arts influence.
Smaller early 20th century single-family homes with pocket-sized, tree-shaded front yards sell for $300,000 to $700,000, while updated twin homes and row houses whose front doors and porches are flush with the sidewalk sell for $125,000 to $300,000. While there are many rental properties throughout the area, most residents own their homes.
There are many beautiful Mansions in the College Hill neighborhood.
Streets in the College Hill neighborhood have sidewalks to make walking around easy.
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Cattell Street dining and nearby groceries
Along Cattell Street, several restaurants serve cuisine from casual Italian staples to sushi and bubble tea. “Giacomo’s has a little market, and their cheesesteaks were voted the best in Lehigh Valley. My mouth waters for them every day,” Hutchison says. McGavin seconds Giacomo’s appeal – he drives from Bethlehem for their hoagies. Down the street, College Hill Tavern and Milo’s Place are longtime neighborhood watering holes, both known as hubs for Lafayette alumni and sports bar ambiance. Less than 2 miles away in Forks Township shopping plazas, shoppers pick up groceries and essentials at GIANT and Walgreens.
Many people in the College Hill neighborhood get deli from Giacomo's Italian Market and Grille.
Many people from College Hill enjoy a drink at College Hill Tavern.
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On-campus and off-campus community events
Between on-campus events and seasonal celebrations, residents build community at events throughout the year. “Kids come to the hill from miles around during Halloween, we have a reputation for being safe and generous,” Hutchison says. “We started doing Porchfest every September because a lot of our houses have some kind of wraparound porch, and we invite dozens of musicians to play in the neighborhood.” Throughout the year, students and touring artists sell tickets to movie screenings, concerts and theatrical performances in several on-campus venues.
Some houses in the College Hill neighborhood have wrap around porches.
Walking in The Quad at Lafayette College in College Hill.
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Nevin Park and Karl Stirner Arts Trail
The recently updated playground, basketball and tennis facilities and long-awaited public fountain redesign draw locals to Nevin Park. “The story is that the old fountain fell into disrepair and was sold for scrap during the war effort,” Etchison says. “For a while it was basically a mound of rocks that we called the beehive. We got grants, fundraised and designed a nautilus-shaped walkway surrounding a new fountain. It took years to get together, but we wanted a space that made a statement.” Nearby, Eddyside Pool opens for the warmer months and offers free swims, lessons and a stocked concession stand. For a unique blend of natural and man-made beauty, walkers and bikers head to the forested paths of the Karl Stirner Arts Trail which winds along Bushkill Creek past colorful sculptures, interactive art displays and Easton Dog Park.
Parents like to bring their kids to play at Nevin Park.
Just one of the many art works on the Karl Stiner Arts Trail.
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Attending Easton Area School District
March Elementary School earns a B-minus on Niche, Easton Area Middle School earns a C-plus and Easton Area High School earns a B. March Elementary School and Lafayette College enjoy a close relationship, inviting college students to run cultural workshops, read to classrooms and donate to the school’s pantry throughout the school year.
Easton Area Middle School received a C+ rating from Niche.
Easton Area High School sports a student to teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
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Walkability and College Avenue commutes
Extensive systems of sidewalks make College Hill walkable for employees and students at Lafayette College, though tree roots, hills and varying levels of upkeep provide hurdles on some streets. The restaurants and city life of downtown Easton are within 2 miles of the hill down College Avenue, and LANTA bus stops line Cattell Street for public transit users. Route 22 runs to the south of the hill, a notable east-to-west connector between destinations like Allentown and New York City.
Students walk out from Fisher Stadium in College Hill.
Lafayette College is off of College Ave in the College Hill neighborhood.
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Riverfront and Bushkill Creek flood zones
The areas of College Hill bordering Bushkill Creek and the Delaware River fall into a higher risk flood zone, and some connective roads below the hill may experience flooding following unusually heavy rainfall.
Aerial view of homes along the Delaware river and mountains in the distance
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On average, homes in College Hill, Easton sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in College Hill, Easton over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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