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Employment and revitalization central to this working-class community
With a name like Pulaski Lighthouse, a neighborhood on Erie’s lower east side, homebuyers might expect to find a quaint lakeside community tucked away from everyday life. Yet Pulaski Lighthouse is anything but. While the neighborhood features a park and a boat launch on Lake Erie, its main attraction is its lower-cost homes, many of which are undergoing renovation. “It’s a working-class neighborhood with a good location,” says Thomas NeCastro, a Realtor and associate broker with Coldwell Banker Select – Airport. “Homeowners want stability and safety, so flippers and rehab investors are welcome. It’s a decent area worth putting money into, and that’s good news for the neighborhood.”
Several of Erie’s prominent non-profits and manufacturers are local to the area. “The Barber National Institute is there,” says Dee Caruana, a Realtor with Agresti Real Estate and an Erie native who has been selling homes in the area for nearly 30 years. “The Barbers had a child with Down Syndrome and started the institute for children with disabilities and their families. The Boys and Girls Club is nearby, and Wabtec, which used to be GE, is only 2 miles east.” Bordered by the Bayfront Connector, Pulaski Lighthouse is also convenient to downtown and destinations like Millcreek Mall, the largest shopping complex in the city.
Pulaski Lighthouse is just minutes away from the waterfront area attractions.
Pulaski Lighthouse offers a variety of home styles & shapes.
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100-plus-year-old homes sold as-is or fully renovated
Most homes in Pulaski Lighthouse are three- to five-bedroom colonial-style houses and bungalows built around 1900. Many still have their original hardwood floors, trims and other architectural details, like French doors. Many have been remodeled and outfitted with high-efficiency furnaces and central air units. “The housing stock is over 100 years old,” NeCastro says. “Some have been torn down to reduce urban blight. I’ve also seen homeowners buy vacant lots next to their homes to add to their land.” Multi-family properties make up a third of all homes in the neighborhood. Most are two-unit buildings with separate utilities, and many have been remodeled and are either move-in ready or already tenant-occupied. Homebuyers can expect to pay between $35,000 for a fixer-upper and $130,000 for a fully renovated property, which is still over 60% less than the median price of an average home in Erie.
Bungalow-style homes in Pulaski Lighthouse are ideal for first time homebuyers.
Pulaski Lighthouse is known for its stock of cenutry-old homes.
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Bike paths, highways and public transportation in Erie
The Bayfront Connector takes drivers downtown or south to Interstate 90, where they can drive to Buffalo, 85 miles east, and Cleveland, 105 miles west. Off I-90, motorists can also reach Interstate 79, which connects to Pittsburgh, 120 miles south. Bike paths run the length of the Bayfront Connector. Cyclists can also bike along East Lake Road, which has bike paths. Erie Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses stop on East Lake Road, Payne and East avenues, and East 10th Street. Amtrak trains stop at Union Station on West 14th Street, and Erie International Airport on the city's west side is 8 miles away.
Local eateries, markets and a private social club in Pulaski Lighthouse
Shopping and dining options in Pulaski Lighthouse are limited but comfortable. New York Lunch on East Avenue has a diner feel with memorabilia on the walls from the restaurant’s nearly 100-year history. Trawka’s Market on Payne Avenue began as a Polish grocery selling specialty meat to Erie’s Polish community. Today, a Ukrainian couple owns it, selling prepared foods like pigs in a blanket, goulash and homemade soups in addition to the specialty products and foods it’s known for. Fulton Athletic Club is a private social organization at 19th and Hess. The club offers a full bar and raises funds for charities and community initiatives through gambling games. The closest large grocery Save A Lot, Erie County Farms and Walmart about a mile south off the Bayfront Connector.
Trawka's is a Pulaski Lighthouse staple offering smoked meats and Eastern European ingredients.
NY Lunch in Pulaski Lighthouse is a timeless classic that has been the go-to spot since 1927.
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From ballparks to a lighthouse, where the neighborhood gets its name
Pulaski Park sits along the neighborhood's southern end and offers two softball fields. Pulaski, from whom the neighborhood gets its name, was a nobleman soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and is credited with saving George Washington’s life during the war. The park also features a playground and a shaded area with walkways and benches. Wayne Park is in the neighborhood’s center, where kids can stretch and climb on swings, slides and jungle gyms, and adults can relax on the park’s benches and under its mature shade trees. The neighborhood also gets its name from the Erie Land Lighthouse, constructed in 1867. The building and adjacent park feature a sizeable playground, a picnic pavilion and views of Lake Erie. Boating enthusiasts can take advantage of the East Avenue Boat Launch to the west of the lighthouse. It has a small strip of beach and an unfettered view of the “Three Sister Stacks,” what’s left of Erie’s Hammermill paper plant that closed in 2002.
The Erie Land Lighthouse, built in 1818 was the first commissioned lighthouse on the Great Lake.
The Three Sisters Stacks found along Lake Erie are remnants of the Hammermill Paper Plant.
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Schools with resources to help students succeed
The schools in Pulaski Lighthouse are part of the Erie City School District, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Young students can attend Edison Elementary, a C-minus school with a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. East Middle, which also has a C-minus rating, sits in the middle of the neighborhood. East Middle students are issued their own Chromebooks or laptops during the school year. At Erie High, a C school, seniors and their families can take advantage of financial aid workshops to learn more about the resources available to help them pay for a college education.
East Middle School empowers all students to achieve their highest potential.
Erie High School offers after school programs for students to enjoy.
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Events at Wayne Park and the Erie Land Lighthouse
Wayne Park is one of several local Erie parks that participate in the city’s 814 Concert Series in July and August. A local band plays at each park on a Sunday at 5 p.m. Concerts are free and open to anyone who wants to enjoy the live entertainment. In September, the Erie Land Lighthouse Fall Festival takes place at the lighthouse park on a Saturday afternoon and includes a bake sale, raffles, live music, arts-and-crafts vendors and food trucks.
With family-sized homes, decades-old businesses and easy lake access, Pulaski Lighthouse is a place where traditions and community are deeply appreciated.
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Parks in this Area
Erie Land Lighthouse Park
Pulaski Park
East Avenue Boat Launch
Wayne Park
Tom McCarty Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Erie International/Tom Ridge Field
14 min drive
Bus
E 6th St & Perry St
Bus
E Lake Rd & East Ave
Bus
Atkins St & East High School
Bus
E Lake Rd & Brandes St
Bus
Atkins St & Brandes St Ib
Bus
East Ave & E 9th St
Bus
East Ave & E 10th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pulaski Lighthouse
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pulaski Lighthouse, Erie sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pulaski Lighthouse, Erie over the last 12 months is $79,045, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,700
Median Age
35
Population under 18
30.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,285
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,257
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.8%
College Graduates
12.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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