Fishbach
Homes in Fishbach
Primarily built in the first half of the 20th century, a mix of duplexes, attached and single-family homes sit alongside the winding hillsides of Fishbach. Houses are often built with elevated foundations, bay or dormer windows, flat or gabled roofs and enclosed front porches with stairs connecting to the sidewalks. The front yards are often connected to the sidewalks, and the median lot size is around 5,000 square feet. Houses here often list between $100,000 and $160,000, but some properties selling in as-is conditions may go between $20,000 and $60,000. Although some houses have detached garages, it is also common to park cars along the streets. The city has created the Flight Blight Task Force to address the safety hazards of houses that have fallen into disrepair.
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Restaurants and boutiques in downtown Pottsville
While there are several restaurants around Fishbach, folks also go downtown for shopping and dining. Neighborhood spots include Pottsville Zone and Rumors, both of which serve gastropub and diner food. There is also a local butcher shop in Fishbach, North Side Specialty Meats, and Weis Markets and Aldi are slightly east of the area. Aldi sits adjacent to the Fairlane Village Mall, which has big-box and department stores such as Kohl’s, Boscov’s and Lowe’s. About 1 mile south of the community, Pottsville’s downtown area has popular restaurants and boutiques, including Roma Pizza, Pressed Coffee & Books and Kitty Lou.
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Outdoor opportunities around Pottsville and Schuylkoll County
A few parks and sports fields are located within and around the community, and folks also go outside the neighborhood for recreation. Fishbach’s west end is home to the CACL Dog Bark Park, a popular spot for playtime with pets, and the Babe Ruth Field for baseball games. The John F. Kennedy Memorial Recreation Complex and the JFK Memorial Pool are several blocks south and offer tennis and basketball courts and an outdoor pool that opens in the summer. Located right by the area’s southeast corner, the Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex has more sports facilities and an expansive open field. A few blocks down the street, the Schuylkill YMCA offers youth programs and summer camps. Additional outdoor places, including the off-road park Famous Reading Outdoors, Terry Reilly Memorial Park and Locust Lake State Park are all located within 30 miles of Fishbach.
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Pottsville Area School District
Young students are zoned for the Pottsville Area School District, which has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Prospective schools include John S. Clarke Elementary Center and D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, both of which have a C-plus Niche grade. Clarke Elementary has a daily broadcast YouTube channel that is created by and for the student body. Lengel Middle School offers athletic programs in wrestling, football and basketball, and after-school clubs include art, spelling bee and ecology. Pottsville Area High School has a B-minus and a recently upgraded planetarium and observatory for students to learn basic or advanced astronomy.
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Navigating into Allentown
Fishbach is about 1 mile west of the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill. There are also places of worship scattered around the city. “We also have some beautiful churches and almost every denomination probably has its own church around here,” says Diana Gabardi, who is a local Pottsville Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeSale Realty with 16 years of experience. Although some parts of Fishbach have sidewalks, the community is mostly car-dependent. U.S. Route 209 and Pennsylvania Route 61 are close to the neighborhood, and people can access Allentown in about 50 miles via Interstate 78 and Pennsylvania Route 61. Lehigh Valley International Airport is also about 50 miles east, and Philadelphia is about 98 miles south of Fishbach. Those who take the bus can find serviced routes by the Schuylkill Transportation System.
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Events in Schuylkill County
Considered one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival has been a long-standing tradition in the county. Every year, county residents come to the annual pageant ball to see the crowning of the Queen of Snows, who is selected by all the community members in Schuylkill. The Schuylkill Winterfest has music, food, local vendors and family-friendly festivities, and the city organizes many celebrations and parades for holidays, including St. Patrick’s Day and Independence Day.Potential risks of coal mining around the city
As a city with deep roots in mining, Pottsville has been a mining community since the 1700s. Today, some active strip mine sites still remain outside the city. As a result, potential environmental and health risks can include coal mine dust and abandoned mine drainage, which may lead to air pollution and groundwater contamination. In an effort to restore the health of the local streams and habitats, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has been giving funding to related reclamation and water treatment projects in the city.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bobbie Jo Knight
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Bobbie Jo Knight
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate Keystone
(570) 559-3511
78 Total Sales
2 in Fishbach
$8K - $126K Price Range
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Molly Westfall
Molly Westfall
Responds QuicklyBHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
(570) 405-8050
106 Total Sales
1 in Fishbach
$107,000 Price
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Clayton Couch
Clayton Couch
Responds QuicklyPagoda Realty
(570) 754-9417
48 Total Sales
2 in Fishbach
$45K - $127K Price Range
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Lizeth Alanis
Lizeth Alanis
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 878-4432
63 Total Sales
1 in Fishbach
$50,000 Price
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Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Five Star Realty
(272) 261-1454
109 Total Sales
1 in Fishbach
$192,000 Price
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Justin Watson
Justin Watson
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(484) 878-4385
192 Total Sales
1 in Fishbach
$108,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Barefield Recreation Complex
Bunker Hill Playground
CACL Dog Bark Park
Babe Ruth Field
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fishbach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fishbach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fishbach, Pottsville sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fishbach, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $35,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$35,000
Median Sale Price
$35,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
217
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1914
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,433
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,332
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
638
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,379
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,557
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.4%
College Graduates
6.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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