Allison Hill
Townhouses and single-family homes built in the early 1900s
Most of the properties in Allison Hill were built in the early decades of the 20th century, with popular styles including American Foursquares and traditional homes as well as Italianate and Victorian townhouses. Properties typically sell for between $50,000 and $200,000, depending on their condition . Some homes show signs of disrepair, while others have well-kept exteriors. “A lot of renovation has been done. Those same houses that were $50,000 are now $130,000 to $170,000,” says Wendell Hoover, Realtor at Iron Valley Real Estate in Harrisburg. “The percent of renovations have been 10 times higher than it was prior to COVID.” The western side of the neighborhood also has public housing apartments around Downey Elementary School.
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Local spots along Derry Street and community outreach in Allison Hill
Derry Street is lined with small, casual restaurants serving global dishes. “There are all kinds of different authentic-type restaurants, from Chinese to Ethiopian to Mexican,” Hoover says. Options include Tacos Mi Tierra and Golden Star Restaurant. A few small markets along Derry Street specialize in African or Hispanic groceries, and there is also a Giant grocery store about 1 mile east of the neighborhood. The Central Allison Hill Community Center and Bethesda Mission Community Centers are neighborhood facilities offering youth programming and adult resources such as workforce development and mentorship programs. Additionally, nonprofit organizations such as Wildheart Ministries’ Love the Hill initiative support the community and lower-income families living in Allison Hill with outreach programs like street cleaning, a bi-weekly food pantry and seasonal block parties.
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Recreation and events at Reservoir Park
Reservoir Park borders the neighborhood to the east and has a sprawling playground, basketball courts and the National Civil War Museum. “They just refurbished the big playground there, which is really nice,” Hoover says. From the park’s winding trails and lawn on a steep hill, visitors enjoy views of downtown Harrisburg in the near distance. The 20-mile Capital Area Greenbelt Trail connects through Reservoir Park and loops around to the city’s waterfront on the Susquehanna River. In the summer, Reservoir Park hosts a summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion. The diverse lineup has included Latin, Afro-Caribbean, gospel and jazz performers.
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Harrisburg School District serves Allison Hill
Many students living in the neighborhood are zoned to attend Downey Elementary School, Camp Curtin Academy and Harrisburg High School. All three of these schools in the Harrisburg School District have C-minus grades from Niche. The high school earns a B-plus in the athletics category, and it offers nearly two dozen varsity and junior varsity sports teams. The football team has finished every season since 2016 ranked among the top 20 high school teams in the state.
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Multiple bus routes go through Allison Hill
The Capital Region bus system operates several routes that stop in the neighborhood. Route 17 takes riders from Allison Hill to downtown Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic hospital and Hamilton Health Center, among other stops. Harrisburg International Airport is 10 miles southeast and is accessible via the Route 7 bus. Interstates 83 to the south and Interstate 81 to the north connect drivers across the state. Allison Hill has an overall CAP Index crime score of 7, with the score for some violent crimes even higher. That’s much higher than the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Erniece Campbell
Erniece Campbell
Real of Pennsylvania
(717) 853-3058
205 Total Sales
14 in Allison Hill
$18K - $190K Price Range
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Emily Shokes
Emily Shokes
Keystone Broker Group Ltd
(717) 716-5633
61 Total Sales
6 in Allison Hill
$55K - $180K Price Range
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Ysmaine Domiciano
Ysmaine Domiciano
NextHome Dream Seekers Realty
(223) 213-7056
173 Total Sales
6 in Allison Hill
$50K - $128K Price Range
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Michele Parker
Michele Parker
EXP Realty, LLC
(717) 748-5750
171 Total Sales
1 in Allison Hill
$105,000 Price
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Ellen Stover
Ellen Stover
Protus Realty, Inc.
(717) 930-2612
167 Total Sales
1 in Allison Hill
$169,900 Price
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Christine Waters
Christine Waters
TeamPete Realty Services, Inc.
(717) 255-4412
71 Total Sales
6 in Allison Hill
$65K - $197K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Royal Terrace Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Allison Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Allison Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Allison Hill, Harrisburg sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Allison Hill, Harrisburg over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$408,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,539
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
6.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,670
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,268
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,080
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,331
Median Age
33
Population under 18
32.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,564
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,659
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78%
College Graduates
8.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 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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