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Valley View

Valley View

$270,003 Average Value
$184 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Families, retirees and more flock to this York suburb

Situated just a few miles southeast of Downtown York, Valley View is a quiet suburb with an impressive variety of home styles, most residences within a few minutes of highways and suburban attractions. “It’s got a lot of starter and middle class homes. People who live there love that it’s close to Interstate 85, U.S. Route 30 and a lot of great parks and shopping centers,” says Sam Stein, broker of record at Inch & Co. Real Estate and lifelong resident of York. “Homes retain their value and are great for resale. I tell people, if you buy a home in the York Suburban School District, that’s money in the bank.” And the neighborhood’s conveniences attract more than just families looking for quality schools. “A lot of people are moving to the area for work, especially in the medical and manufacturing sectors,” says Jason Phillips, Realtor with Re/Max who has been selling homes for 8 years. “And York was recently voted one of the top 10 places to retire, so we’re seeing a lot of retirees moving into the area, too. It’s a great mix of people.”
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A large "Welcome to York" greets residents as they return to Valley View.
Valley View gets its name from the stunning views of the York Valley from atop the hills.
Valley View gets its name from the stunning views of the York Valley from atop the hills.
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A mix of homes with steady values

Valley View’s streets follow a grid plan, though the pattern shifts direction slightly in the hilly south and east. The northern side of the neighborhood is alleyed, with many residents opting to park in garages and lots behind their properties. The neighborhood’s housing stock is varied and includes Cape Cods, Tudor Revival cottages and ranch-style builds. American Four Squares are clustered on the neighborhood’s north end. “Most homes in Valley View were built in the 1950s and ‘60s, but we have a lot of new constructions, too,” says Stein, who has been representing transactions in the York area for 34 years. “Homes are well taken care of and built right, with a lot of brick and a lot of hardwood flooring.” Prices typically run from $160,000 to $350,000, with a median price of about $245,000. “Valley View and other neighborhoods in the York Suburban School District are in a landlocked area in that there’s nowhere to build anymore,” Stein says. “This keeps prices where they are.” Townhouses and semi-detached homes can be found on the north side of the neighborhood close to Mt. Rose Avenue, running from $120,000 to $220,000. Many semi-detached homes are in fact American Four Squares converted into duplexes, though sold as separate units.
American Foursquare homes are a popular option for buyers in Valley View.
American Foursquare homes are a popular option for buyers in Valley View.
Unique homes line the streets of Valley View, each with their own styles.
Unique homes line the streets of Valley View, each with their own styles.
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The acclaimed York Suburban School District

Students in Valley View attend the York Suburban School District, which earns an overall A-minus from Niche. “It’s one of the most respected districts in the state of Pennsylvania and has been ranked highly by sites like U.S. News,” Stein says. Valley View Elementary serves kindergarten through second grade students and gets a B, while Indian Rock Elementary serves third through fifth grade students and receives an A-minus. York Suburban Middle and York Suburban High School both score A-minuses. York Suburban High students can participate in more than 20 clubs and organizations including Science Olympiad and Novel-Tea, where students and faculty meet monthly to discuss books over refreshments. York College of Pennsylvania is less than a 2-mile drive west of Valley View.
Valley View Elementary School serves the next generation with care and passion.
Valley View Elementary School serves the next generation with care and passion.
York Suburban High School serves the older students of the community.
York Suburban High School serves the older students of the community.
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Hopping on Interstate 83 to Maryland or taking the Rabbit Transit bus around town

For the most part, residents prefer getting around by car. Interstate 83 is less than two miles away from all homes. This highway forms a partial beltway around York, running 50 miles south to Baltimore, Maryland and 27 miles north to Harrisburg. WellSpan York Hospital sits less than a mile west of the neighborhood. Rabbit Transit bus route 5E runs along Mt. Rose Avenue, heading east to Stonybrook-Wilshire and west to downtown York. Route 10S also heads downtown, making stops along Queen Street and Edgar Street.
Buses run throughout York and connect Valley View residents to surrounding areas.
Buses run throughout York and connect Valley View residents to surrounding areas.
Mount Rose Avenue connects Valley View to Downtown York in minutes.
Mount Rose Avenue connects Valley View to Downtown York in minutes.
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Sports and skateboarding at the York Memorial Park Complex

The York Memorial Park Complex is within walking distance of many homes on the west side of the neighborhood. The facility offers a mini golf course, six tennis courts, four sand volleyball courts and seven baseball and softball diamonds. The park’s Reid Menzer Memorial Skatepark features pyramids, quarter pipes, a full pipe, an A-frame and more. The complex is also home to the York Ice Arena, which offers public skating lessons for those looking to learn to ice skate or play hockey. The Roll ‘R’ Way Family Skating Center is next door, an urban-themed roller rink with family glow skating nights each Friday. Just across the neighborhood’s southern border, residents can bowl at Suburban Bowlerama or recline in heated leather seats and watch the latest blockbuster at R/C Queensgate Movies. About a 2-mile drive south of Valley View, York Township Park features four soccer fields, two basketball courts, three baseball and softball diamonds and more. The park also has the Kids Kingdom Playground, a fenced-in modern playground with soft flooring, a sprawling play structure, swings and more.
The skatepark at York Memorial Park is one of the best in central Pennsylvania.
The skatepark at York Memorial Park is one of the best in central Pennsylvania.
Enjoy a free skate with family at the York Ice Arena in Valley View.
Enjoy a free skate with family at the York Ice Arena in Valley View.
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Eating challenges at The Steak Out and upscale Italian fare at a former church

The shops at Queensgate Towne Center just south of the neighborhood keep locals stocked with groceries. Stores include Weis, a supermarket, and CommunityAid, a thrift store. Shoppers on the north side might visit Save-A-Lot at Mt. Rose Plaza. A two-story mall, York Galleria, is 4 miles north of Valley View. Retailers include Boscov’s, Bath & Body Works and Marshalls. Residents can try their luck at the mall’s Hollywood Casino York, which offers slot machines, game tables and more. Several local eateries sit along or within a few blocks of Mt. Rose Avenue on the north side of the neighborhood. Operating out of a former church, Victor’s Italian Restaurant has been serving upscale Italian fare for 40 years and features a live jazz band each Friday night. The Steak Out serves chicken sandwiches, wings and hamburgers but is probably best known for their namesake Philly cheesesteaks. Hungry diners can attempt the “18 in 8 challenge,” where they’re given eight minutes to finish an 18-inch hoagie. Winners take home a T-shirt and $50 gift card. Downtown Hanover offers additional restaurants such as Hamir’s Indian Fusion and Rockfish Public House, popular for their seafood straight from the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Central Market near Valley View is a great place to grab lunch with friends.
The Central Market near Valley View is a great place to grab lunch with friends.
Make sure to get down to The Copper Crust early to get the best choice of baked goods.
Make sure to get down to The Copper Crust early to get the best choice of baked goods.
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Fresh-caught seafood at the York County Oyster Festival

Downtown York becomes a giant seafood restaurant during the York County Oyster Festival in late October. Streets are closed to make way for vendors, games and a ton of seafood offerings. The York State Fair held at the York Exposition Center is one of the town’s largest events, running 10 days straight in July. Inaugurated in 1765, the fair is one of the oldest in the country and brings out amusement park rides, agricultural exhibits, live music and more. Performers of the 2020s have included Alabama, Foreigner, Nelly and REO Speedwagon.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Harrisburg International

46 min drive

Bus

Mt. Rose Ave. & Lancaster Ave. Ib.

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S. Queen St. & Tri-Hill Rd. Ib.

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Prospect St. & Albemarle St. Ob.

Bus

Ogontz St. & Hill St. Ob.

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Mt. Rose Ave. & Belmont St. Ib.

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S. Queen St. & Lambeth Walk Ib.

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Mt. Rose Ave. & Brunk Ln. Ib.

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Valley View US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Valley View Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$384,730
Median Sale Price
$384,730
Median Single Family Sale Price
$384,730
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$92,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,767
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,737
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,752
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,631
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$73,513
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,137

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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