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Sand Hill

Sand Hill

$291,326 Average Value
$251 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Suburban living just north of Downtown Lebanon

Just north of Downtown Lebanon lies Sand Hill, a scenic suburb bordered by city attractions to one end and rolling fields to the other. “Lebanon is a small town. Downtown is mostly rentals and apartments, so the city is sort of divided so that most people live to the north or south, and then beyond that is farmland,” says Lizbeth Suarez, a Realtor with Iron Valley Real Estate who lives in the city. “Of the suburbs, Sand Hill is definitely popular.” This neighborhood is also zoned to the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, whose schools are rated above those in the Lebanon School District, making it a desirable area for families with kids.
Quiet residential streets attract young families to Sand Hill.
Quiet residential streets attract young families to Sand Hill.
Downtown Lebanon is where Sand Hill locals head for the majority of their shopping and dining.
Downtown Lebanon is where Sand Hill locals head for the majority of their shopping and dining.
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Single-family homes on spacious lots

Unlike the tightly gridded streets of Downtown Lebanon to the south, Sand Hill has a sprawling feel. This suburban neighborhood features winding, sloping streets framed by neatly trimmed lawns and sparsely dotted trees. And while most of the residential areas surrounding Downtown comprises rows of townhouses on gridded streets, in Sand Hill, classic midcentury homes rest on spacious lots. Homes occupy lots of roughly a quarter acre in size, and most were built between the 1960s and the ‘80s, meaning ranch-style, split-level and bi-level homes are the most common styles. A handful of early 20th-century cottages predate these midcentury constructions, and some New Traditional builds are still popping up. While some mobile homes list below the $100,000 mark, most houses are priced between $150,000 and $400,000.
Bi-level homes offer plenty of living space for small families in Sand Hill.
Bi-level homes offer plenty of living space for small families in Sand Hill.
Homes on generous lots that can accommodate small pools are enjoyed by families in Sand Hill.
Homes on generous lots that can accommodate small pools are enjoyed by families in Sand Hill.
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Cornwall-Lebanon Schools score above average

Sand Hill is located in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, with Ebenezer Elementary just outside of the neighborhood. The elementary school scores a B-minus from Niche, while Cedar Crest Middle and Cedar Crest High both earn a B. The high school encourages students to follow career pathways to ensure that graduates are prepared for post-graduation life, with select university-level courses offered for college credit in partnership with Harrisburg Area Community College and the University of Pittsburg.
Cedar Crest High School receives a B grade from niche.com.
Cedar Crest High School receives a B grade from niche.com.
Ebenezer Elementary School receives an overall B- grade from niche.com.
Ebenezer Elementary School receives an overall B- grade from niche.com.
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Outdoor activities and entertainment at Stoever’s Dam Park

Directly east of the neighborhood’s homes lies one of Lebanon’s largest city parks: Stoever’s Dam Park, a 153-acre recreation area curving around a scenic lake. This park is one of the area’s most popular when it comes to waterfront activities, as the lake is stocked with trout and bass and is open for kayaking and boating. “Stoever’s Dam is big for fishing in the lake or walking around it. People even go camping there,” Suarez says. Walking trails wind through the park’s wetland and woodland habitats where herons, osprey and grey-horned owls make their homes. Just east of the scenic Memorial Arboretum is the Nature Barn, a 125-year-old structure that now serves as a community gathering space. Lebanon Community Theater, one of the city’s nonprofit performing arts troupes, operates out of the barn and hosts its annual “Broadway at the Barn” fundraising show. Residents can also purchase community garden plots near the barn, which is equipped with its own greenhouse.
Camping is a popular activity at Stoever's Dam Park.
Camping is a popular activity at Stoever's Dam Park.
The lake at Stoever's Mill Dam Park is a popular fishing spot.
The lake at Stoever's Mill Dam Park is a popular fishing spot.
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Dine Downtown or close to home along 7th Street

Most residents head into Downtown Lebanon for their shopping and dining. “If you want really good Italian food, there’s Trattoria Fratelli,” Joshua Johnson, a Lebanon native and Realtor with Iron Valley Real Estate. “We also have a few microbreweries now that have started popping up.” However, there are also a handful of businesses local to the Sand Hill area that line North 7th Street. Sunset Outlet is the community’s grocery store, offering name-brand goods at marked-down prices. Right across the road is 7th Street Bar & Grill, a casual restaurant known for its wings, burgers and weeknight drink deals. Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery is farther south and marries German brewing styles with local ingredients. This brewery has a modern, industrial vibe and hosts live music and trivia.
7th Street Br & Grill is one of only a few restaurants in Sand Hill.
7th Street Br & Grill is one of only a few restaurants in Sand Hill.
Sand Hill locals head to Lebanon Gin Mill for dinner and drinks.
Sand Hill locals head to Lebanon Gin Mill for dinner and drinks.
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Between Downtown Lebanon and Fort Indiantown Gap

Most residents get around Sand Hill by car. Downtown Lebanon, a historic corridor of shops and restaurants along U.S. Highway 422, is roughly 2 miles south of the neighborhood. Harrisburg is about 33 miles west and is home to the Pennsylvania State Capitol as well as Harrisburg International Airport. Philadelphia is approximately 90 miles southeast, and entrances to Interstates 78 and 81 are about 10 miles north. “Fort Indiantown Gap is north Lebanon out by the highway, and that’s pretty important,” says Johnson. “It’s one of the biggest National Guard Training Centers on the East Coast, and a lot of the people who work there live in Lebanon.”
Sand Hill residents drive 10 miles north to access I-81 and I-78.
Sand Hill residents drive 10 miles north to access I-81 and I-78.
Highway 422 runs though downtown Lebanon, connecting Sand Hill to nearby communities.
Highway 422 runs though downtown Lebanon, connecting Sand Hill to nearby communities.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Harrisburg International

47 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Sand Hill US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Sand Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$602,450
Median Sale Price
$690,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$690,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
70%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
909
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,865
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,487
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,152
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,400

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
22.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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