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Residential living in a revitalizing Pottsville community
Jalappa is a small residential pocket just north of downtown Pottsville, a small mining city since the late 1700s. Folks can walk to the shops and restaurants downtown, and local hospitals are in the adjacent neighborhood, Lawtons Hill. Houses in Jalappa are slightly more affordable than those in the city center, and the zoned public schools in the Pottsville Area School District are all within 2 miles of the community. “Pottsville has a small-town feel,” says Jennifer Walton, who has been a Schuylkill County Realtor at BHHS Homesale Schuylkill Haven for 8 years. “There are more job opportunities now with the warehouses settling into the city.”
Jalappa is a small corner neighborhood located just North of downtown.
Pottsville welcomes you to Jalappa with historical murals.
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Homes on Jalappa's hillsides
Built between the late 1800s and 1920s, properties in Jalappa are comprised of duplexes, attached and single-family homes around 1,500 square feet. Often listing between $70,000 and $200,000, houses here tend to have front porches and minimal yard space and are perched above ground level. Investment properties and houses selling in as-is conditions can run less than $50,000. The area’s landscape is winding and hilly, and cars are usually parked along the streets and sidewalks. Some houses have fallen into disrepair and may cause safety hazards, and the city has organized a Flight Blight Task Force to address and contain the related issues.
Single story cape cods sit next to single story ranchers in Jalappa.
Attached single family homes in Jalappa often have covered front porches.
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Parks and recreation facilities in Pottsville
Jalappa is home to the Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, which features basketball and volleyball courts, a large open field for walks and a picnic area. Several blocks down south, the Schuylkill YMCA offers fitness lessons and summer camps for children. Less than 2 miles to the west, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Pool is in Yorkville, and folks can get summer season passes. Famous Reading Outdoors, a member-based off-road park, is several miles north of the city limits. For boating, hiking or kayaking, there are a handful of county and state parks located within 30 miles of Pottsville, including Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and Tuscarora State Park. The Pottsville Fitness Challenge is a 10-week-long summer fitness program organized by the city. Folks who participate in the event get a punch card for access to all the workout events, including swim, run, dance or pilates sessions.
A heated volleyball game goes on into the night at Barefield Park in Jalappa.
Get a workout in Jalappa at the state of the art facility at the Schuylkill YMCA.
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Pottsville Area School District
Students can attend John S. Clarke Elementary Center and D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, both of which have a C-plus Niche score. Clarke Elementary has a student-run daily broadcast YouTube channel, and Lengel Middle School has sports teams such as wrestling and track, as well as after-school clubs, including art and ecology. Pottsville Area High School rates a B-minus and has an upgraded planetarium and observatory, and students can learn basic or advanced astronomy.
Students of Jalappa start their education at John S. Clarke Elementary Center.
Pottsville Area High School prepares Jalappa students for college and higher education.
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The annual Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival
Some big annual events around Pottsville include the Schuylkill Winterfest and the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival, which has been a long-standing county-wide tradition for over 50 years. Every year, young women take pageant practices and show their talents at the carnival’s fashion show, and the Queen of Snows is revealed at the annual pageant ball. The city also organizes events for holidays, including parades for St. Patrick’s Day and Independence Day.
Historic public fire alarms continue to hang on the streets of Jalappa.
Hop on a walking tour of America's oldest brewery at the Yuengling tour near Jalappa.
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Navigating into Allentown and Philadelphia
Jalappa is adjacent to the Lawtons Hill neighborhood, which is home to the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill. There are also places of worship and churches of different denominations around the city. “Religion is important to the communities in Schuylkill County,” says Diana Gabardi, who is a local Pottsville Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeSale Realty with 16 years of experience. Although there are sidewalks throughout Jalappa and people can take walks within the neighborhood, most people need to drive for errands outside the community. U.S. Route 209 and Pennsylvania Route 61 are right by Jalappa’s south side, which makes access to the rest of the county convenient. Larger metropolitan areas, including Allentown and Philadelphia, are 48 miles east and 92.5 miles south of the neighborhood, respectively. Those who take public transit can find buses serviced by the Schuylkill Transportation System.
Residents of Jalappa take comfort in knowing the Lehigh Valley Hospital is nearby.
Historic buildings like Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church are found in Jalappa.
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Shops and restaurants in downtown Pottsville
While there are a couple of restaurants right in the neighborhood, Jalappa is within walking distance of the eateries and shops in downtown Pottsville. Pottsville Diner, a popular breakfast spot, and Rumors, which has gastropub fare and karaoke nights, are area eateries in Jalappa. About half a mile south in downtown, establishments such as The Crimson House and Pilger Ruh Brewing are along Centre Street, with area staples such as Roma Pizza and Pressed Coffee & Books close by. Weis Markets is across highway Pennsylvania Route 61 and east of Jalappa, while the Fairlane Village Mall is directly north of the area with department and big-box stores such as Kohl’s and Lowe’s.
Grab a hot coffee on the way to work at Pressed Coffee in Downtown Pottsville, near Jalappa.
Head to Rumors in Jalappa for an ice cold beer on a hot summer day.
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Environmental factors affected by historical coal mining
Today, Pottsville still has some active mine sites north of the city limits. Potential environmental and health risks resulting from coal mine dust and abandoned mine drainage include harmful air pollution and groundwater contamination. In 2023, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement granted the city a grant for a watershed reclamation project, which focuses on restoring the local ecosystem and treating the water streams.
The rolling hills of Shuylkill Valley surround the Jalappa neighborhood.
Pottsville honors those who gave the biggest sacrifice on every Jalappa Street.
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Parks in this Area
Barefield Recreation Complex
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jalappa
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jalappa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jalappa, Pottsville sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Jalappa, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $90,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Opportunity knocks at 731 Water St! This single-family home sits on a spacious 0.33-acre lot in the Pottsville Area School District and is ideal for investors or owner-occupants looking for a renovation project. The property is being sold AS-IS and needs work. Whether you're looking to rehab and rent, flip, or fix up and live in, this property presents excellent value in a quiet neighborhood
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Jennifer Walton,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
793
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,189
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,439
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.9%
College Graduates
11.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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