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Culture and history mesh in Mussertown
Just steps from Downtown Lancaster, Mussertown is a historic neighborhood that offers all the city convenience without as much hubbub and foot traffic. “Mussertown is one of Lancaster’s oldest neighborhoods – it started as its own separate town,” says Melissa Brosey, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty. This is made clear by the angular layout of the neighborhood, Brosey goes on, “The one thing you really notice, Mussertown was laid out differently, it’s on an angle to the rest of the city.” Mostly residential, it’s a busy neighborhood with rowhomes and townhomes overhanging the sidewalks, usually with small fenced back yards and on-street parking. Numerous multi-family apartment complexes share space with these single-family units. All of this sits blocks from the shops and history at the heart of the Red Rose City.
Take a quick trip to downtown Lancaster, only mintues from Mussertown.
3 story colonial brick row homes in Mussertown have more living space for larger families.
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Housing from a bygone era
“This community was laid out by John Musser Junior dating back to 1760,” Brosey explains, “so some of the homes in Mussertown are the oldest in the city.” The top end of Mussertown is often referred to as ‘Old Town’ by locals, and for good reason: the median build year for homes in this area is 1889. Brick-faced colonial townhouses – some updated with brightly-colored exteriors – are the most common housing style in Mussertown, although a few semi-detached units from the mid-1900s can also be found. Nineteenth century homes featuring modern updates can go for between $125,000 and $225,000, while those with more modern renovations can go for$250,000 to $350,000. Townhouses in the Old Town triangle, many of which offer over 2,000 square feet of living space, will often sell for $400,000 and up. These homes often come with detached garages and limited outdoor spaces beyond a small deck or patio.
Large historic single family homes in Mussertown have been split into twin living.
Immaculately maintained historical row homes are abundant around Mussertown.
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Authentic tastes of home
Combining Puerto Rican and Mexican flavors with a New York flare, El Jibarito Restaurant-Nuyorican offers traditional sandwiches, entrée platters and empanadillas. Right around the corner, El Friquitin de Villalba offers their own versions of these same staples. Further reflecting the changing culture of the neighborhood, Mezcla Ice Cream focuses on unique Latin American flavors. “It’s traditional Mexican ice cream, they do traditional flavors, but they also do unique flavors as well, like corn,” says Brosey - just look for the bright blue building with a pink axolotl. Nearby, Downtown Lancaster features artisans and independent retail options, but for everyday needs, residents head to small local corner stores like El Tio Minimarket, Brothers Food Max, or Save A Lot. For groceries, there is also a Wal-Mart Supercenter a few miles to the east
On summer days in Mussertown, grab a cup or cone of gourmet ice cream at Mezcla Ice Cream.
El Jibarito is a Mussertown local favourite serving Puerto Rican and Mexican dishes.
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Public spaces like Roberto Clemente Park
Named after the famed ballplayer, Roberto Clemente, the Roberto Clemente Park features a combination baseball-soccer field on a former scrapyard lot. Today, a public recreational spacethis park has evolved into a community centerpiece for youth sports. For a little noncompetitive play, nearby Milburn Park offers a playset for younger children. For some time outdoors, many residents will head to Lancaster County Park “It’s a huge beautiful green open space on the edge of the city,” says Brosey, “And it’s the home of the county park pool - every kid in the city runs to it in the summertime.”
Take a stroll with friends through the covered bridge at Lancaster County Central Park.
Play a game of pickup basketball with friends at Lancaster Central County Park.
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School District of Lancaster and its Olympic connection
The Mussertown neighborhood is served by the School District of Lancaster, however students will end up spread across different schools depending on where in the neighborhood they live. Washington, King and Carter and MacRae elementary schools all welcome students, and all receive a grade of C-minus from Niche. Students are also split across Lincoln, Reynolds, and Jackson middle schools – the latter gets a C-minus while the former two get a C grade. McCaskey High School, whose stadium bears the name of Olympic gold medalist and ex-Mussertown resident Barney Ewell, gets a B-minus from Niche. Private schools that serve the area include Lancaster Country Day school for preschool through twelfth grade, Lancaster Catholic High School and its parochial feeder schools like nearby Resurrection Catholic, and La Academia Charter School.
Younger students attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Mussertown.
Lincoln Middle School is located at 1001 Lehigh Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602-2450.
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City convenience makes Mussertown highly walkable
Sitting so close to the center of Lancaster, Mussertown is incredibly convenient to the city. It’s highly walkable and bikeable, and Lancaster’s Red Rose Transit Authority services the neighborhood with numerous routes. Lancaster General Hospital provides emergency medical care, only a mile or so north of the neighborhood – they are also one of the largest employers in the region. Nearby Lancaster Airport, 8 miles north offers limited flight options; instead, most residents will make the 32-mile drive to Harrisburg International Airport.
Ride the Red Rose Transit Authority buses around Lancaster from Mussertown.
Walk along historic brick paved sidewalks next to Mussertown historical colonial row homes.
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Events reflecting an evolving community
“The Crispus Attucks Community Center is the go-to for events in the neighborhood,” says Brosey, “They do a Martin Luther King breakfast that’s highly attended, they have a Christmas program called Light Up the Southeast, they feed the community.” The center also provides events across Black History Month as well as a Juneteenth Celebration. San Juan Bautista Church puts on an annual Hispanic Festival, celebrating not just Puerto Rico but all Hispanic cultures that call Lancaster home, while residents head up to Downtown Lancaster in late September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mussertown is an old city conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Lancaster.
Mussertown is a historic neighborhood in Lancaster.
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Celebrating an increasingly common heritage
Aside from being a historical community, Mussertown is a cultural focus for Puerto Rican community of Central Pennsylvania. Lancaster has the second highest concentration of Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania, and Mussertown is home to one of the highest concentrations within the city. The neighborhood is also home to the Spanish American Civic Association that supports the county’s Spanish-speaking population with services from educational development to bilingual radio broadcasting.
Mussertown is part of Southeast Lancaster City.
Stroll along the historic streets of Mussertown in Lancaster.
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Parks in this Area
Binns Park
Picnic Area
Musser Park
Lancaster County Central Park
Garden Of The Five Senses
Culliton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Steinman Park
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
45 min drive
Bus
S. Duke & Howard
Bus
Dauphin & S. Duke
Bus
E. King & Shippen
Bus
E. Farnum & Church
Bus
S. Duke & North
Bus
E. King & Lime
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mussertown
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mussertown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mussertown, Lancaster sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mussertown, Lancaster over the last 12 months is $222,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Marilyn Berger Shank,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,391
Median Age
34
Population Density
37 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,608
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,458
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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