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Against the backdrop of County Park
As Lancaster City continues to get accolades as being one of the top small cities in the United States in which to live, the city continues to grow outwards, and the neighborhoods continue to evolve. “There’s a lot of new bars and restaurants opening downtown. It’s attracting people to live around there,” says Christine Nolt, a Lancaster County native and partner in Kingsway Realty with the Nolt & Bailey Team. Conestoga Heights, tucked on a peninsula in the city’s southeast, is one such neighborhood. Generations of housing reflects this growth, as quaint brick Colonial rowhomes and squat, square duplexes sit on small plots of land, down the road from a handsome midcentury rambler with a quarter-acre of fenced yard. Old-growth pines, oaks and maples loom over the neighborhood from all directions, with internal groves and the surrounding County Park offering a backdrop of green. This is home to songbirds that can be seen and heard regularly, as well the raptors that prey on them – and other wildlife, as even in this urban neighborhood residents are unsurprised to pass deer wandering along the roadsides.
Take a stroll with friends through the covered bridge at Lancaster County Central Park in Conestoga Heights.
Take a serene walk through the Garden of the Five Senses in Conestoga Heights.
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Generations of housing offer plenty of options
From historic Colonial rowhomes with postage-stamp yards to midcentury split-level and bi-level homes with room for play and off-street parking, Conestoga Heights reflects periods of growth. In more recent years, modern townhomes with contemporary designs and interiors have sprung up in small, planned developments with cluttered parking lots. Many of the older homes sit behind chain-link fences and while the front yards may be small, residents take pride in keeping them tidy and colorful. Homes in this neighborhood sell in the range of $150,000 to $250,000, with the latest duplexes and older stand-alone homes fetching upwards of $300,000 when they hit the market. It’s fast-paced, as homes often sell in under a week of being on the market.
Conestoga Heights has a number of traditional bi-level homes.
Typical duplex homes in Conestoga Heights.
Traditional townhomes with nice front porches are found throughout Conestoga Heights.
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Strong public and private options serving Lancaster
Students in Conestoga heights are in the School District of Lancaster for public school education. The district’s Gifted and Talented program a draw for families seeking specialized lesson plans for students with advanced learning needs. “People have told me they want to be in the school district for their kids,” Nolt says of the program. “It gives students a lot of opportunities.” Students may start out at either George Washington or King Elementary school, before moving on to Jackson Middle School - all of which get a C-minus from Niche. They can finish up at McCaskey High School, which gets a B-minus from Niche while offering the International Baccalaureate program. Private schools that serve Conestoga Heights include Lancaster Country Day school for preschool through twelfth grade, Lancaster Catholic High School and its parochial feeder schools like nearby Resurrection Catholic, and Anchor Christian Academy.
Younger students attend the Washington Elementary School in Conestoga Heights.
McCaskey High School serves students 6-12th grade.
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Walk downtown with ease
As Nolt mentions, “It’s a walkable city, so people are drawn to it,” and it’s only a mile walk up Duke Street to the heart of town. The wide shoulders of Duke also make it a thoroughfare for bicyclists, but to get to major employers, retailers and big box stores, a car is necessary – the packed on-street parking is a testament to this. Red Rose Transit offers a single bus route through the neighborhood. Lancaster General Hospital, one of the region’s top employers and the closest emergency medical care, is 2 miles north. While Lancaster Airport is only 7 miles north, flight options are limited flights, and most residents will make the 33-mile drive to Harrisburg International instead.
Downtown's "Gallery Row" is only minutes from Conestoga Heights.
Shop for unique gifts and food items at the Lancaster Central Market, just minutes from Conestoga Heights.
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Surrounded by parkland
Sitting tucked in the peninsula, the neighborhood of Conestoga Heights is surrounded by Lancaster’s County Park, which covers nearly 550 acres. From a unique skate park to community gardens, to the county swimming pool, it’s buzzing with activity through the spring and summer, and is accessible via a short stroll away along the paved Conestoga Greenway that parallels the river. The park is dog-friendly and offers designated camping spots for families who want to sleep under the stars while being able to walk home the next day. Towards the city, Roberto Clemente Park has a baseball field and soccer field, and is home to youth sports.
There is plenty to do outdoors at the Lancaster County Central Park.
There is plenty to do outdoors at the Lancaster County Central Park in Conestoga Heights.
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Head downtown for events
Conestoga Heights doesn’t host much in the way of local events, so residents make the walk up to Downtown to enjoy First Fridays and explore the small shops and restaurants. At the top end of the city, Clipper Magazine Stadium is home to Lancaster Barnstormers baseball during the summer, as well as annual Christmas celebrations through the holiday season.
Discovering local flavors at South Market, Lancaster's culinary hub near Conestoga Heights.
Immerse yourself in words and wine at open mic night at The Concrete Rose in Conestoga heights.
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Plaza Centro and the city beyond
Conestoga Heights is almost entirely residential, however the Plaza Centro commercial area at Duke and Chesapeake is home to A Concrete Rose Bookbar, offering books, art, and a tapas menu focused on the African Diaspora, as well as wine and beer. Brothers Food Max in the same shopping center offers limited groceries, and there is also a Family Dollar. Some may walk up to Jibarito in neighboring Mussertown or to Downtown Lancaster, with its shopping district and Lancaster Central Market where they can find produce and ready-to-eat foods in a historic setting. It’s just over a mile drive to Bridgeport, where Weis offers a bigger grocery selection and there are numerous fast-food eateries and pizza shops. Using the shortcut along Millport Road, the Lincoln Highway Walmart Supercenter is 3 miles away for general needs.
The local Plaza Centro strip mall in Conestoga Heights, is home to a variety of shops.
Grab your groceries from the Brothers Food Max in Conestoga Heights.
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A college building their community
Just up the road from the neighborhood, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a nationally recognized public technical college and has been ranked as high as ninth by Forbes in terms of Two-Year Trade Schools. This has helped define the look of the neighborhood – every year for over six decades, the students collaborate to construct a duplex, and Conestoga Heights is home to many of them. These homes have won awards locally and state-wide, feature the latest designs and materials, and can fetch as high as $300,000.
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Parks in this Area
Lancaster County Central Park
Garden Of The Five Senses
Culliton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
South End Park
Playground
Holly Pointe Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
48 min drive
Bus
S. Queen & Hazel St.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Conestoga Heights
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Conestoga Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Conestoga Heights, Lancaster sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Conestoga Heights, Lancaster over the last 12 months is $192,450, up 12% from the median 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
1,182
Median Age
30
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,175
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
56.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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