Glenwood
20th-century homes sit along tree-lined streets
Trees provide shade to Glenwood’s residential streets, although the neighborhood does not have sidewalks. Most homes were built from the 1920s through the 1950s and are set back from the street by cobblestone walkways or small staircases leading up to the front stoop. Homebuyers will find a mix of ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals sitting alongside charming Tudor-style homes with arched doorways and timber framing. “There’s some old charm in the architecture and the brick exteriors that you’re not going to find anywhere else in the city,” Amendola says. Manicured lawns average just under a quarter acre, and many properties feature spacious decks or porches with plenty of room for entertaining. Prices typically range from $215,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style to $500,000 for a five-bedroom Tudor or Colonial Revival with up to an acre of land. The Glenwood Association must approve the addition of fences, walls or hedges, and residents are required to pay dues.Exotic animals, gardens and ice skating at the Erie Zoo
Glenwood Park is less than a mile north of the neighborhood and features a playground, paved walkway and several covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills. The park is also home to the Erie Zoo, which is open seasonally from March to November and houses over 400 animals from around the world. Residents can see croaking frogs, roaring lions and jumping kangaroos before walking through the zoo’s botanical gardens. Also located within the zoo is the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, which offers drop-in hockey sessions and private skating lessons for all ages. Twice a year, the Glenwood Craft Show transforms the ice rink into a lively flea market where local vendors sell everything from handcrafted jewelry to homemade candles.Next to Glenwood Park is the J.C. Martin Golf Course, a public 9-hole course with lush fairways backing up to the neighborhood. Just north is the Glenwood Park YMCA, where membership includes access to unlimited fitness classes, an indoor pool and free babysitting services. The neighborhood is also about 6 miles from the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, a sandy peninsula that stretches into the waters of Lake Erie and is known for its beaches, public boat launches and birdwatching.
Neighborhood festivities include an annual summer picnic
The Glenwood Association hosts neighborhood events throughout the year. Each July, neighbors take turns hosting a backyard get-together complete with live music, homemade food and a bounce house. A horse-drawn carriage parades through Glenwood each December, spreading holiday cheer to residents who gather to take a ride around the neighborhood and chat over warm drinks and crackling firepits.Career-based learning at Erie High School
Students may attend the Erie City School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Kids may begin their education at Grover Cleveland Elementary School before moving on to Strong Vincent Middle School and Erie High School, all of which score a C from Niche. The high school offers several Career and Technical Education programs that provide teens with hands-on experience in fields like computer programming, early childhood education and engineering. Nearby private school options include Mercyhurst Preparatory School, which serves ninth through 12th grade. The prep school partners with Mercyhurst University to offer an Accelerated Scholars Program in which teens can earn up to a semester’s worth of college credit at a discounted rate.Local eateries and shopping centers along U.S. Route 19
U.S. Route 19 — locally known as Peach Street — is less than a mile northwest of Glenwood and is lined by restaurants and shopping centers. The Breakfast Place is known for its homemade Greek sauce, a ground beef mixture native to western Pennsylvania and served on top of omelets, burgers and french fries. Vinyl barstools sit behind the bar at Andy’s Ale House & Grill, a neighborhood haunt with pool tables, dart boards and over 100 beers on draft. Erie Curry House is a go-to for homestyle Nepalese and Indian dishes, while the Liberty Center shopping complex includes local favorites like Werner Books & Coffee. For groceries, the shopping center includes Tops Friendly Markets.U.S. Route 19 connects residents to downtown Erie
Glenwood is tucked between U.S. Route 19 and Pennsylvania Route 97. The waterfront attractions of downtown Erie are less than a 2-mile drive away via US 19, and PA 97 leads about 3 miles south to Interstate 90. Residents also have access to the Erie VA Medical Center, which is less than 2 miles away along PA 97. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, abbreviated as the EMTA, provides bus service to the community with several stops along Cherry Street. Locals refer to the bus as “the e,” and Route 1 connects residents to downtown Erie and the Glenwood YMCA, among other destinations. The Erie International Airport is less than a 10-mile drive away, and American Airlines is currently the only airline serving ERI with daily service to Charlotte, North Carolina.


Agents Specializing in this Area
-
Fred Amendola
Keller Williams Realty
(814) 840-8170
415 Total Sales
10 in Glenwood
$110K - $360K Price Range
-
William Moon
GATES & BURNS REALTY, INC OC
(814) 517-7586
210 Total Sales
1 in Glenwood
$77,000 Price
-
Tom Jones Group
Keller Williams Realty
(814) 983-7634
89 Total Sales
2 in Glenwood
$190K - $305K Price Range
-
Clorice Dlugos
McDowell Homes Real Estate Services
(440) 291-5384
936 Total Sales
1 in Glenwood
$172,000 Price
-
Caleb Kowalczyk
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty - Erie
(814) 983-6583
37 Total Sales
1 in Glenwood
$150,000 Price
-
GM
Gregg Mraz
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Select - Peach
(814) 983-7617
31 Total Sales
4 in Glenwood
$176K - $225K Price Range
Schools
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to
, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.Parks in this Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Glenwood | US |
---|---|---|
Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenwood, Erie sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenwood, Erie over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Neighborhood Facts
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to
, an experienced agent in this neighborhood.Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Finances
Education and Workforce
Weather
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods

Homes tucked behind stores and restaurants with schools and parks only blocks away

Single and multi-family homes central to employers, hospitals and colleges in Erie

Suburban township with access to Presque Isle State Park and downtown Erie

West Erie neighborhood with a suburban feel close to downtown, shopping and LECOM

New investment meets century-old traditions in this historic Italian neighborhood

A college area known for its Cape Cods, low-cost eateries and Division I athletics