$170,869Average Value$408Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Access to everything 4 miles south of downtown Altoona
Between Lakemont Park and the Logan Valley Mall sits Garden Heights. In the eastern part of the neighborhood, Logan Boulevard, U.S. Interstate 99 and Frankstown Road form a triangle. This is the most residential part of Garden Heights, where historic homes sit on well-maintained lots. Further east lays Lakemont Park, home of the country’s oldest rollercoaster, and the adjacent People’s Natural Gas Field, where the Altoona Curve baseball team plays, ending their games with a fireworks show in the summer. To the west, residents will find a variety of retailers, from clothing shops at the Logan Valley Mall to big-box stores surrounding it. With access to both well-known Altoona attractions and practical amenities, Garden Heights is in a great location, about 4 miles south of downtown Altoona. “This is a healthy place to live for anyone, but especially younger folks,” says Brenden Goldizen, real estate investor with Goldizen Real Estate LLC, who lives in Blair County. “You can find a property with decent square footage not far from the city for a fair price.”
Garden Heights is in a great location, about 4 miles south of downtown Altoona.
Major chain stores and supermarkets are located in Garden Heights.
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Hanging out at Lakemont Park, watching the Altoona Curve play
Across I-99 sits some of the area’s most notable attractions: Lakemont Park and People’s Natural Gas Field, where the Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball team plays their games. Lakemont Park is an old trolley park that sat at the end of Altoona’s streetcar line. “It used to be a sought-after amusement park, now it’s more geared toward being recreational,” Goldizen says. “Families come out to enjoy the outdoors without being surrounded by thousands of people.” Lakemont Park was built to be a nice place, with picnic areas, tables and benches, where people could spend time when they got off the trolley. It eventually developed into an amusement park, and to this day houses the world’s oldest rollercoaster, Leap The Dips, which is visible from the outfield of People’s Natural Gas Field. “The Curve is a local favorite,” Goldizen says. “It’s a foundational piece of what Altoona is now.” Since 2008, the Curve has had three seasons in which total attendance was over 300,000, most recently in 2023.
The Altoona Curve is the local minor-league team that plays close to Garden Heights.
Leap-the-Dips is the oldest operating roller coaster in the world, and opened in 1902.
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Logan Boulevard and E Plank Road provide shopping and dining opportunities
Due to Garden Heights’s proximity to the Logan Valley Mall and its surrounding retailers, the western part of the neighborhood has a large commercial presence, particularly near Logan Boulevard and E Plank Road. Chain restaurants like Applebee’s Bar & Grill and Longhorn Steakhouse and fast-casual spots like Jersey Mike’s Subs and Firehouse Subs provide easy dining options. There’s also a Martin's grocery store in the neighborhood. On the other side of the street, there are law offices, wellness services and other small businesses. Farther down E Plank Road is the Logan Valley Mall, which houses retailers such as H&M, Old Navy and Macy’s. Outside the mall sit retailers like Big Lots, Burlington, Weis Markets and Harbor Freight Tools.
Garden Heights is strategically located by Logan Blvd and East Plank Rd.
Applebee's is a Garden Height's lunch-special restaurant conveniently located on Plank Road.
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Homes between Logan Boulevard and U.S. Interstate 99
Most of Garden Heights’s housing is concentrated in a triangular cutout in the eastern portion of the neighborhood, bounded to the west by Logan Boulevard, U.S. Interstate 99 to the east and Frankstown Road to the north. This is an established, hilly neighborhood that lacks curbs or sidewalks on many streets. Above-ground powerlines cast shadows onto properties built in the mid 1930’s. Tall pine trees and small hedges sit in the yards of bungalows, Cape Cods, Craftsman- and ranch-style homes. Potential homebuyers can find properties for between $135,000 and $225,000, with most houses costing about $160,000. There are some homes that cost under $100,000, but these residences require many renovations.
I-99 borders Garden Heights to the east and leads throughout central Pennsylvania.
Tall pine trees sit in the yards of the diverse style homes in Garden Heights.
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Park Hills Golf Club and Highland Park
Park Hills Golf Club lies just south of the neighborhood. This private 18-hole course sits amid mature pine trees with views of the Allegheny Mountains in pocket vistas. Opened in 1920, the club offers members unlimited golf, access to the Tavern 27 restaurant and admission to members-only events and leagues. Highland Park is another nearby outdoor space that’s popular with families and dog-walkers. With horseshoe pits, a playground and a disc golf course, the park provides ample opportunities to get active.
Park Hills Golf Club is a private 18-hole course with views of the Allegheny Mountains.
Highland Park is a nearby outdoor space that’s popular with families and dog-walkers.
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Altoona Area School District
Students are zoned for the Altoona Area School District. They can attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche, before Altoona Area Junior High School and Altoona Area High School, both of which earn C-plus grades. The high school has two buildings – Building A and Building B – connected via a glass pedestrian bridge that keeps students safe. “The high school spent millions on that bridge,” Goldizen says. “It’s a walking bridge over 6th Avenue, one of the busiest streets in the city.” Building B houses the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, a vocational school educating high schoolers on various trades. The center also serves adults who may be on a different schedule, offering diploma programs in welding, dental assistance, practical nursing and more.
Altoona Area High School serves the student population from all over Altoona.
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is a vocational school in Blair County.
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Getting around Garden Heights
Logan Boulevard cuts through the center of the neighborhood and leads north. It also forks with East Plank Road, which turns into Union Avenue, a main thoroughfare in the city. I-99 borders the neighborhood to the east and leads throughout central Pennsylvania. Amtran buses run along Plank Road allowing public transit access to the city. In case of emergency, UPMC Altoona is about 4 miles north. To leave the Alleghenies and start a journey somewhere else in the country, the Altoona-Blair County Airport is about 17 miles south.
Logan Boulevard cuts through the center of the neighborhood and leads north.
Garden Heights has a quick access the to I-99 highway.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garden Heights
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garden Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden Heights, Altoona sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Heights, Altoona over the last 12 months is $615,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Loaded with comfort & beauty is this Garden Heights gem that sits on a quiet dead end street. 2 car garage and a fenced in backyard. A 1st floor bonus room can be used as a 4th bedroom or an office. All appliances included and a large formal dining room.
Great neighborhood-close to everything! Classic 2.5 story brick in move in condition. Nice flat fenced in yard, super nice enclosed ,heated porch. A well cared for 4 BR, 1.5 BA.Be sure to check this one out.
Charming 2 Bedroom home for sale in Garden Heights! This delightful over 1,200-square-foot home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone seeking a cozy and manageable living space. On the first floor, enjoy a spacious living room, a formal dining area, full bathroom and a well-appointed kitchen with nice appliances. Large windows
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
664
Median Age
38
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,768
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
24.8%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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