Wendell Hoover
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(223) 214-2003
456 Total Sales
25 in East Harrisburg
$51K - $366K Price Range
East Harrisburg
East Harrisburg is a dense neighborhood off the Capital Beltway, only a few miles from the Susquehanna River. Homes in the area include charming row houses and semi-detached properties built in the early 1900s. Many units are constructed of brick and mixed materials and have large front porches. East Harrisburg is considered a walkable neighborhood, with street parking and access to the Capital Area Transit bus route.
Bellevue Park, a 132-acre residential area of East Harrisburg developed in 1907, is known as Pennsylvania’s first landscaped suburb. Homes in Bellevue Park include colonial styles and graystones situated in a park-like setting on gently sloping hills.
At 85 acres, Reservoir Park is Harrisburg’s largest public park. The facility hosts a summer concert series and is home to art galleries and The National Civil War Museum. Many of the park’s vantage points allow for viewing the surrounding city and hillsides, including a 2.3-mile paved trail that loops through astonishing overlooks. Also in the East Harrisburg neighborhood are Royal Terrace Park, a 2-acre park with a full basketball court and playground, and Norwood Playground, with 4 acres of space to swing and slide.
Students in East Harrisburg are zoned for the Harrisburg School District. Nearby Harrisburg High School serves students in grades nine through 12 and offers band programs, clubs and publicly funded sports.
The East Harrisburg neighborhood has an abundance of shops and restaurants. You can fulfill everyday needs at Family Dollar, Rite Aid or Walnut Food Mart. Nearby Derry Street is home to Eniola African Store, the first African food store in Harrisburg.
Local dining choices include Spanish cuisine from Rice & Beans Bar and Restaurant or a jerk chicken wrap at Halfway Tree Jamaican Restaurant. Grab takeout from Od’s Fish House, have dinner at Rookie’s Craft Burger Bar or see what’s on tap at Appalachian Brewing Co. East Harrisburg also offers restaurant chains such as Burger King, McDonald’s and several pizza places throughout the neighborhood.
For sweet cravings, folks stop in to enjoy the aromas of homemade chocolate at Matangos Candies on Catherine Street. A family-operated spot for the past 30 years, the business is well-known for holiday chocolates and Venetian mints.
At the Doll House Museum, visitors enter a life-sized Victorian doll house where they can view more than 5,000 dolls and a collection of vintage toys and trains.
Annual festivals in the area include Artsfest, a three-day event featuring handcrafted pottery, paintings and jewelry, and July’s Wish Upon a Food Truck Festival, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The nearby Walnut Street Bridge, a historic truss bridge, leads pedestrians to City Island to take a cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna. A replica of 19th-century riverboats, the Pride is a paddlewheel riverboat that hosts themed events like murder mysteries and jazz nights.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wendell Hoover
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
1 in East Harrisburg
$119,900 Price
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Erniece Campbell
Erniece Campbell
Real of Pennsylvania
(717) 853-3058
205 Total Sales
32 in East Harrisburg
$45K - $240K Price Range
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Kyle McCorkel
Kyle McCorkel
Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
(717) 913-4984
31 Total Sales
1 in East Harrisburg
$150,000 Price
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Emily Shokes
Emily Shokes
Keystone Broker Group Ltd
(717) 716-5633
61 Total Sales
14 in East Harrisburg
$70K - $185K Price Range
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Ysmaine Domiciano
Ysmaine Domiciano
NextHome Dream Seekers Realty
(223) 213-7056
173 Total Sales
7 in East Harrisburg
$87K - $151K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Penbrook Park
Reservoir Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Riverfront Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Trails
Bellevue Park
- Trails
Royal Terrace Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Harrisburg | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Harrisburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Harrisburg, Harrisburg sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Harrisburg, Harrisburg over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$545,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$237,283
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
147
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,038
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,531
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,763
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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
13,120
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,430
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,543
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.2%
College Graduates
14%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit 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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