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Snowball Gate offers classic suburban living
Levittown, Pennsylvania, was America’s second mass-produced suburb, after Levittown, New York. In the 1950s, developers built nearly 200,000 low-cost homes to accommodate returning veterans and their families, and they named individual subdivisions alphabetically. So, Snowball Gate is Levittown’s letter S, and its streets—like Shadywood, Smoketree and Sweetgum roads—follow the same theme.
Suburban life prevails in Snowball Gate. Original homes still stand, gently curving roads slow traffic and commuters can easily reach Philadelphia, Trenton or Wilmington. Parks, shopping centers and schools are also a short drive away. Plus, Snowball Gate’s CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. “The neighborhood offers a lot of space, premium lots and walkable streets,” says Levittown-based Realtor Terri Foley with Keller Williams Real Estate. “Because most properties are affordable and single-story, it accommodates both older residents and first-time homebuyers.”
Snowball Gate, sits in Levittown, PA, which was America's second mass-produced suburb.
Homes with large yards line walkable streets in Snowball Gate.
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Original homes retain vintage charm with modern updates
Original country clubbers and ranch-style homes still stand along wide, walkable streets. Red maples and tall oaks dot tidy, landscaped lawns. Houses typically cost between $450,000 and $650,000. Some maintain their original quirks, like unfinished second floors, designed to accommodate growing families. “Sometimes, there’s a stairway that leads to nothing, with a board covering the stairway opening,” Foley says. For the most part, people have added dormer windows to sloped roofs, converted the space into bedrooms or added an extension to the back or side of the home. “Many original owners’ houses will be bought by younger families or investors who remodel them and bring them up to today’s standards,” Foley says.
Many homes in Snowball Gate sit on lots with large, tidy lawns and tall trees.
Many homes in Snowball Gate were built in the 1950s.
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Students attend Neshaminy schools
The Neshaminy School District serves Snowball Gate. Albert Schweitzer Elementary gets a B-plus, and Sandburg Middle receives a B. Neshaminy High earns a B-plus and offers dual enrollment courses with Gwynedd Mercy University.
Children in Snowball Gate can attend Albert Schweitzer Elementary School.
Snowball Gate's older students may attend Neshaminy High School.
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Playgrounds, kayaking and hiking are all close to home
Forsythia Crossing Park is within walking distance of most homes. It adjoins Snowball Gate with the nearby Red Rose Gate and Forsythia Gate neighborhoods. “All three of those neighborhoods—we call them ‘The Gates’—are very connected,” Foley says. The park sits on just over 6 acres and includes a roller hockey rink, a playground, walking paths, picnic areas and open space. Nearby, the over 450-acre Silver Lake Nature Center is popular with families. Miles of trails cover its grounds, with wooden walkways over marshy areas. Kayakers paddle on Silver Lake, and kids explore the nature play area, which encourages exploration through sandboxes with fossil pits, logs and rocks for climbing, along with a small stream. To the north, the 1,200-acre Core Creek Park features developed spaces, like playgrounds, tennis courts and ball fields alongside sites for passive recreation, including fishing areas, hiking trails and an off-leash dog park.
Forsythia Crossing Park Sits between several neighborhoods in Levittown, including Snowball Gate.
Lions Park sits on the northwest corner of Snowball Gate.
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Nearby Route 1 and New Falls Road offer groceries and big-box stores
New Falls Road, just south of the neighborhood, has a significant commercial presence, with Dollar General, Dollar Tree and a Giant grocery store. To the north, U.S. Route 1 Business offers a range of shopping options. Redner’s Fresh Market, Sam’s Club and Aldi supply groceries, and big-box stores like Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Marshall’s and Burlington cover the essentials. Nearby restaurants include Curly’s, a classic diner that serves comfort food; Salvatore’s Cucina, with Italian favorites; and Miller’s Ale House, offering a casual spot to watch sports. The Oxford Valley Mall, with stores like JCPenney and Macy’s, is about 3 miles away. In case of emergency, the Oxford Valley Medical Plaza is also about 3 miles away.
Snowball Gate residents can enjoy classic diner food at Curly's.
Oxford Valley Mall features restaurants and department stores like Macy's in Snowball Gate.
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Trenton, Philly and Wilmington are within commuting distance
Snowball Gate is a car-dependent community. Pennsylvania state Route 413, U.S. Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 1 Business are nearby. SEPTA’s Route 129 bus stops are on Route 1 and New Falls Road. Trenton, New Jersey, is about 12 miles away, Philadelphia is about 25 and Wilmington, Delaware, is about 55. Philadelphia International Airport is about 35 miles away.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Snowball Gate
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Snowball Gate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Snowball Gate, Levittown sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Snowball Gate, Levittown over the last 12 months is $517,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$523,000
Median Sale Price
$517,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$517,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
409
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,383
Above the national average
1,930
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,550
Demographics
Total Population
1,248
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$153,348
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$165,931
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
33.5%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
On par with the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Not friendly
Transit Score®
10/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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