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Commercial conveniences within a growing Harrisburg suburb
Marking where Harrisburg’s urban city center starts transforming into suburbs, the Progress and Colonial Park communities feature a variety of homes conveniently close to modern shopping centers with numerous national and regional retailers and the historic state capital’s downtown. The area is seeing redevelopment both commercially and residentially, says local real estate agent Ysmaine Domiciano of eXp Realty. “Both Colonial Park and Progress are up-and-coming with a lot of opportunity,” she says. “Colonial Park especially has new construction and new communities coming up, with a lot of businesses coming in.” Still, the communities retain a neighborly, suburban feel while offering proximity to modern-day conveniences and Harrisburg’s attractions.
Progress/Colonial Park has many shopping options with deals like Marshalls in Colonial Commons.
Progress/Colonial Park is a growing suburb of Harrisburg with more opportunities for homes.
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A mix of small traditional homes and newer construction
Starting in the Progress section from the Pennbrook neighborhood, homes are more densely clustered in the fashion of early 20th-century suburbs arranged in a typical grid pattern. Small ranch and cottage styles and Cape Cods are common here, typically sporting traditional details and brick exteriors and ranging between $200,000 to $300,000. Duplex townhouses start at $170,000. In the Colonial Park area, residential lots in more contemporary housing developments become slightly larger and more dynamic, with looping roads and leafy tracts of undisturbed woods. The newly constructed homes feature New Traditional and farmhouse-inspired styles, fetching up to $800,000 for builds with over 3,000 square feet.
Post-World War II cape cods are located within tight-knit communities in Progress/Colonial Park.
Progress/Colonial Park locals can choose new construction single homes within big communities.
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Recreation and history at local parks
Green spaces break up the residential and commercial areas in Colonial Park and Progress. Brightbill Park sits next to the Paxton Towne and Harrisburg East Shopping Centers, providing a community pavilion, playground and sporting facilities on its 41 acres. Tennis courts, basketball courts and a baseball diamond are found here. Another recreational hotspot is Veterans Park in Progress, which features a fitness court, additional tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field and a playground. The nearby Reservoir Park in Penbrook offers a more educational experience. Though the park also offers outdoor recreation, it is home to The National Civil War Museum, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring Civil War artifacts that hosts reenactment events and engaging public programs. Other community-focused events also take place at Reservoir Park. Namely, the annual Fourth of July celebration is held at the park’s Dauphin County Heroes Grove Amphitheater. The festivities include a family-friendly picnic, crafts, and games. Locals browse the dozens of craft vendors and food trucks during the event while watching colonial-era reenactors perform for the crowd.
The basketball courts at Brightbill Park in Progress/Colonial Park are newly updated.
Baseball games are held at Brightbill Park in Progress/Colonial Park attracting many families.
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Two school districts
Students in Progress and Colonial Park are divided into the Central Dauphin and Susquehanna Township school districts. In Colonial Park, students may start at B-graded North Side Elementary School before advancing to Central Dauphin Middle School, which earns a C-plus. Central Dauphin East Senior High School maintains a B-plus score. On the other side of the community, kids attend B-rated Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and C-rated Susquehanna Middle School before finishing at Susquehanna Township High School, earning a B-minus.
Younger students attend the North Side Elementary School.
Central Dauphin Middle School, rated B+ on Niche, serves1,100 students with strong academics.
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Along two major thoroughfares
Both communities are anchored by Interstate 83 and Route 22, which connect between Colonial Park and Progress. Residents take these thoroughfares to link to Downtown Harrisburg, Interstate 81, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While most folks drive, commuters can also rely on the handful of bus stations strewn throughout the communities. Progress and Colonial Park are also only 10 miles away from the Harrisburg International Airport.
Progress/Colonial Park is adjacent to Interstate 83 and Route 22 for Harrisburg access.
In Progress, nearby Colonial Park, Walnut Street is bustling with residential activity.
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Franchise restaurants and familiar retail names
The interstate corridors are packed with various eateries and shopping centers. “You’ll sometimes have to wait a while at red lights around rush hour, but you get a lot of conveniences close to home,” Domiciano says. A cluster of franchise restaurants and familiar retail stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and Costco are located at the edge of Colonial Park, making up the Paxton Towne Center and Harrisburg East Shopping Center. Down the street, Colonial Park Mall is home to specialty stores and Boscov’s Department Store. Off Interstate 83 in Progress, grocery stores like Giant and Weis Markets and additional discount and clothing stores, including Burlington, are located within the Dauphin Plaza and Union Square Shopping Center. Fast food chains and casual eateries dot these shopping centers, with options including LongHorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster and Panera. For more local dining experiences, residents head to Gabriella Italian Restaurant to enjoy authentic Italian dishes or order surf ‘n’ turf alongside cocktails at Progress Grill.
Gabriella Italian Restaurant is packed with happy returning customers in Progress/Colonial Park.
Target shopping is popular amongst locals in the suburbs like Progress/Colonial Park.
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Parks in this Area
Wildwood Park
Penbrook Park
Veterans Park
Brightbill Park
Edgemont Community Park
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
17 min drive
Bus
Walnut St & 34th St
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Locust Ln & N 32nd St
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Union Deposit Rd & Redwood St
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Walnut St & N 30th St
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Walnut St & N 36th St
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Walnut St & N 38th St
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Locust Ln & N 28th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Progress/Colonial Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Progress/Colonial Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Progress/Colonial Park, Penbrook sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Progress/Colonial Park, Penbrook over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 6% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,893
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,260
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,088
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.4%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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