South Allison Hill
Fixer-uppers and move-in-ready properties from the early 20th century
As in Allison Hill, most of the housing in South Allison Hill was built in the early 1900s, with brick rowhouses and duplexes among the most common styles. Brick apartment buildings are also typical. “Most people don’t know the difference or care between Allison Hill or South Allison Hill,” Hoover says. “People who have lived there for a while know the difference, but it won’t really affect [home] values.” Properties that need extensive rehabbing sell for as low as $5,000 to $10,000. Move-in-ready properties, some of which have been renovated, usually go for between $50,000 and $150,000.
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Local businesses along Derry Street serve global tastes
Corner stores, locally owned restaurants, churches and organizations intermingle with the neighborhood’s residences, offering convenience and walkability for locals. Derry Street has a concentration of businesses, including international grocers like Hajmas African Market and La Estrella Mexican Store. The street also has restaurants such as Tacos Mi Tierra, a casual Mexican eatery, and Golden Star Restaurant, a Chinese-takeout spot. A supermarket, Giant, is less than 2 miles east.
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Several nonprofit organizations host events and offer resources
Community centers offer resources and host events in and around South Allison Hill. The Latino Hispanic American Community Center, located on Derry Street in the neighborhood, connects residents with bilingual and immigration services, among others. It also distributes food and offers development programs for area seniors and Latino students. The group held its 14th-annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in September 2024. Nearby, the Central Allison Hill Community Center has workforce development programs, youth services and an event space. Other organizations, such as Wildheart Ministries, host get-togethers like street cleaning days, seasonal block parties and an annual Harvest Party with local vendors, train rides and free food. Wildheart Ministries also created The Hill Farm, a community-run garden on South 18th Street.
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The Capital Area Greenbelt Trail goes through Reservoir Park
Reservoir Park has green space just east of South Allison Hill. Set on a hill overlooking the city below, this park has a newly renovated playground, grassy lawns and basketball courts. It's also home to the National Civil War Museum. The Capital Area Greenbelt Trail spans 20 miles around Harrisonburg, taking pedestrians and cyclists through the park and along the city’s waterfront.
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Harrisburg School District serves South Allison Hill
Several elementary schools serve the neighborhood, including Downey and Ben Franklin. Both schools earn C-minus grades from Niche. Most students continue to C-minus-rated Camp Curtin Academy for sixth grade, D-plus-rated Rowland Academy for seventh and eighth grade, and C-minus-rated Harrisburg High School through 12th grade. Harrisburg High has a B-plus score in Niche’s athletic category, as the school has nearly two dozen sports teams and a varsity football program consistently ranked among the top 20 high school teams in Pennsylvania.There are several alternative school options nearby. “We have more families that live in the city than we used to, because we have a lot of non-traditional school options,” Hoover says. Cougar Academy is a C-minus-rated magnet school for kindergartners through 12th graders, and the A-rated Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School serves high schoolers.
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Getting around Harrisburg by bus or car
Capital Region buses stop along Derry and Market streets in South Allison Hill, with routes 1 and 17 taking riders to downtown Harrisburg, The Point Shopping Center, Hamilton Health Center, UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital and more destinations. Harrisburg International Airport is 8 miles southeast, and Interstate 83 borders the neighborhood to the south.South Allison Hill has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7, above the national average of 4, with some violent crimes scoring higher.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emily Shokes
Emily Shokes
Keystone Broker Group Ltd
(717) 716-5633
61 Total Sales
1 in South Allison Hill
$186,000 Price
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Amy Beachy
Amy Beachy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(223) 217-3149
274 Total Sales
2 in South Allison Hill
$40K - $47K Price Range
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Christine Waters
Christine Waters
TeamPete Realty Services, Inc.
(717) 255-4412
71 Total Sales
2 in South Allison Hill
$80K - $112K Price Range
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Wendell Hoover
Wendell Hoover
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(223) 214-2003
457 Total Sales
8 in South Allison Hill
$5K - $231K Price Range
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
1 in South Allison Hill
$85,000 Price
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Erniece Campbell
Erniece Campbell
Real of Pennsylvania
(717) 853-3058
205 Total Sales
8 in South Allison Hill
$26K - $128K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
- Pre-K to 8th
- Private
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Allison Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Allison Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Allison Hill, Harrisburg sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Allison Hill, Harrisburg over the last 12 months is $319,900, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$400,240
Median Sale Price
$319,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,240
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$274,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$307
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,644
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,569
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,916
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,050 - $1,550 per month
- Hill Cafe Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 1249-1255 Market St
- Harrisburg, PA
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$1,950 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,500 Sq Ft
- 1229 Derry St
- Unit 1229 Derry street
- Harrisburg, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,992
Median Age
32
Population under 18
32.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,658
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,209
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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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