Fairview
Neighborhood in Girard, Pennsylvania
Erie County 16415, 16417
Sprawling ranch-style homes and new construction
Most houses in Fairview date to the mid-1900s. Ranch-style homes feature brick or vinyl exteriors and sit alongside traditional Cape Cods. There are also several Colonial revivals and split-levels in Fairview. The median lot size is just over a quarter acre, and many feature fenced-in backyards with small patios or in-ground pools. These single-family homes typically sell for about $190,000 for a two-bedroom Cape Cod to $320,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial revival. Newer construction includes the Evergreen Farms subdivision, a planned community of energy-efficient homes built throughout the 2010s and early 2020s. Its New Traditional homes feature open floorplans, gas fireplaces and concrete patios. Evergreen Farms has an HOA that charges dues, and home prices range from around $450,000 to $600,000.
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Outdoor recreation includes fishing at Avonia Beach
Pleasant Ridge Park is less than a 3-mile drive southwest of Fairview. As the largest green space in Fairview Township, the park spans 80 acres and features miles of wooded nature trails for walkers, runners and bikers to explore. The green space also has a sand volleyball court, an 18-hole disc golf course and a playground. The shores of Lake Erie are just 2 miles north, and Avonia Beach Park is known for its dazzling sunsets. The beach is also a popular spot for fishing, and anglers frequently cast their lines into the mouth of Trout Run in hopes of reeling in steelhead trout. A bit further east is Walnut Creek, another tributary of Lake Erie where the trout swim freely. “Another house we owned in Fairview was right across the street from Walnut Creek," Jones says. "People would come in the spring and fish down there all the time.” Golfers can join the private Lake Shore Country Club, which has an 18-hole, lakefront course. About 3 miles east of Fairview, Westway Lanes offers traditional and duckpin bowling.
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Dual-enrollment program at Fairview High School
Students may attend the Fairview School District, which Niche ranks as the best school district in the Erie region. The district follows a 1:1 iPad initiative, and all students in third through 12th grade are given a tablet to enhance their studies. Fairview Elementary School and Fairview Middle School each earn an A from Niche, while Fairview High School scores an A-minus. The three schools are right next to each other within the neighborhood. The high school partners with Fernand Renaudeau High School in Cholet, France, to offer a two-week exchange program that immerses students in French culture and language. Teens can also take dual-enrollment courses to earn college credit from Gannon University, PennWest Edinboro and Mercyhurst University.
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Winter festival in Pleasant Ridge Park
Pleasant Ridge Park also hosts events organized by Fairview Township Parks and Recreation. Summer brings movie nights and concerts, while Winter Fun Day takes advantage of the area’s abundant snowfall with a cross-country ski scavenger hunt, Siberian husky demos and snow painting. Residents can also compete in disc golf tournaments, including the Mid-Summer Classic and the Ice Chains Open.Shopping and dining along U.S. Route 20
With U.S. Route 20 bisecting Fairview, residents have access to several local shops and restaurants. Main Street Antiques features a curated collection of furniture and home goods, while FishUSA supplies anglers with all the gear they need to visit the tributaries of Lake Erie. Favorites for dining include Main Street Cakery Café, known for its homemade baked goods and all-day breakfast. Sabo’s Pizza serves up fresh pies topped with everything from pepperoni to mashed potatoes. Down the street is Chico’s Traveler’s Inn, with its American classics and full-service bar where neighbors gather to watch sports. For groceries, Giant Eagle Supermarket is less than a 4-mile drive west.
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U.S. Route 20 connects residents to downtown Erie
Fairview is centrally located at the intersection of Route 20 and Pennsylvania Route 98. PA-98 provides access to major thoroughfares such as Interstate 90, while 20 leads about 6 miles east to Erie International Airport and 12 miles to downtown Erie. There are also several houses of worship along PA-98, including Fairview Presbyterian Church and Fairview United Methodist Church. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, abbreviated as the EMTA and known locally as “the e,” provides bus service to the community, covering destinations that include downtown Erie.
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Written By
Sally Stimpson
Photography Contributed By
Jeff Tippett
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tom Jones Group
Tom Jones Group
Keller Williams Realty
(814) 983-7634
97 Total Sales
2 in Fairview
$60K - $315K Price Range
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Fred Amendola
Fred Amendola
Keller Williams Realty
(814) 840-8170
417 Total Sales
8 in Fairview
$106K - $420K Price Range
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Emily Foht
Emily Foht
Foht REALTORS
(814) 983-6598
79 Total Sales
2 in Fairview
$175,000 Price Range
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Gregg Mraz
GM
Gregg Mraz
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Select - Peach
(814) 983-7617
33 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$510,000 Price
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Nancy Placidi
Nancy Placidi
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Erie Airport
(814) 983-7173
160 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$142,500 Price
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Trevor Thompson
Trevor Thompson
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Select - Peach
(814) 983-7523
114 Total Sales
4 in Fairview
$195K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Pleasant Ridge Park
Avonia Beach Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairview, Girard sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview, Girard over the last 12 months is $257,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$267,450
Median Sale Price
$257,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$268,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$242,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
724
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,522
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,404
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,725 - $2,000 per month
- Apartment for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,550+ Sq Ft
- 4576 Elizabeth Ln
- Fairview, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,770
Median Age
43
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,456
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,065
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.6%
Advanced Degrees
17.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36
/ 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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