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Residential living near the Schuylkill Medical Center
Lawtons Hill is a residential pocket east of downtown Pottsville, a small city in Schuylkill County with coal mining roots. Bordering Pennsylvania Route 61 on the west end, Lawtons Hills is home to the Schuylkill Medical Center and the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, and many people who work for the hospitals live in the neighborhood. Comprised of a mix of attached and single-family homes and in proximity to the Pottsville Area School District, Lawtons Hill is an accessible enclave right in the city.
Lawtons Hill residents enjoy easy access to the Lehigh Valley Hospital in the neighborhood.
Lawtons Hill is a small neighborhood just east of downtown Pottsville.
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Attached homes in Lawtons Hill
Pre-war attached row houses and single-family properties from the early 1900s dominate the area, and these homes are characterized by bay or dormer windows, front porches and vinyl exteriors. Most residences are between $20,000 and $120,000, and yard spaces are usually minimal at around 2,000 square feet. Cars are parked along the narrow streets, and blight problems may be apparent in areas close to the city center. The city has implemented the Blight Task Force to help address the issue.
Row homes with Victorian influences date from the early 1900s in Lawtons Hill.
Attached row homes date from the 1920s in Lawtons Hill.
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Parks around Schuylkill County
Several pocket parks surround the area, including General Joulwan East Side Park, Pottsville Skate Park and Greenwood Hill Park, which has a basketball court and a playground. The Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex has an open field, play structures and basketball and sand volleyball courts. A block down the street, the Schuylkill YMCA is known for many youth and fitness programs and summer camps. Several miles outside the city limits, Famous Reading Outdoors is an off-road park with 27,000 acres of outdoor space. “The county as a whole is big on outdoor recreation,” says Will Primeau, who is a local Realtor at Ramus Realty Group with 7 years of experience. “There are three state parks, two county parks and two major four-wheel off-road recreational parks within 30 miles of the city.”
Kids and adults shoot hoops at Barefield Recreation Complex.
Local kids love the playground at General Joulwan Park.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Pottsville
Located along North Claude A Lord Boulevard, Pottsville Diner serves classic diner food in a cozy atmosphere. Roma Pizzeria & Restaurant, which is in the downtown area, offers Italian pizza and entrees. Pressed Coffee & Books is the city’s first independent coffee shop and bookstore, featuring sustainably sourced coffee beans and books by area authors. People can go to Weis Markets for groceries. The Fairlane Village Mall is several blocks north and has big-box and department stores, including Kohl’s, Boscov’s and Lowe’s. “Little boutiques like Kitty Lou and Drasdis are getting popular in the city,” says Jennifer Walton, who is a Realtor at BHHS Homesale Schuylkill Haven with 8 years of experience.
Lawtons Hill locals love the pizza at Roma Pizzeria.
Downtown Pottsville is just a short walk or drive across Claude A Lord Blvd from Lawtons Hill.
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Pottsville Area School District
Prospective schools for the community are John S. Clarke Elementary Center and D.H.H. Lengel Middle School, both are rated C-plus by Niche. Clarke Elementary serves students from kindergarten through fourth grade, and students run a daily news program on YouTube for broadcasting announcements. Pottsville Area High School scores a B-minus, and it is known for having an observatory and a planetarium. The school teaches astronomy to over 200 of its students. Nativity BVM, a private catholic high school, is also in the neighborhood. Alvernia University has a campus downtown and offers bachelor’s degree programs in healthcare.
Pottsville Area High School features a student to teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Lengel Middle School serves 699 students in grades 5-8.
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Events in Schuylkill County
For over half a century, the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival has been a treasured tradition for people in Schuylkill County. Every year, the Queen of Snows is crowned at the annual pageant ball, accompanied by tea parties and fashion shows. The Schuylkill Winterfest has live music, shopping opportunities, crafts for children and Yeungling beer. Additional festivities throughout the year include the Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration, a St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Veterans Ball.
Transportation in Pottsville
In addition to the hospitals in the neighborhood, Pottsville is also home to the Geisinger St. Luke's Health Center, which opened in 2019. Although most people in the community drive, those who use public transit can take the STS (Schuylkill Transportation System) buses to access neighboring places within the county. The Lehigh Valley International Airport is 50 miles east of the city, and Allentown is about 47 miles east via Interstate 78. Drivers can take Interstate 476 to get to Philadelphia, which is 96 miles south.
Lawtons Hill locals enjoy convenient access to Schuylkill Transportation System busses.
Lawtons Hill is conveniently located near several major highways.
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Things to Know
Since Pottsville still has active strip mine sites north of the city, some potential health and environmental issues may include air pollution from coal mine dust, and soil and groundwater contamination from abandoned mine drainage. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has recently given funding to Pottsville for a reclamation project, which aims to clean and restore the local ecosystem to healthy standards.
Lawtons Hill is one of seven hills that make up Pottsville.
Ample sidewalks make Lawtons Hill a great place for a stroll.
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Parks in this Area
Greenwood Hill Playground
Barefield Recreation Complex
General Joulwan East Side Park
East Side Skate Park
Lawtons Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lawtons Hill, Pottsville sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lawtons Hill, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $803,675.
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Property Id: 1659135Large & Spacious 1 bedroom for Rent George St, Pottsville PA 17901Spacious 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent on George St, Pottsville, PA This large second-floor unit offers plenty of room to relax and unwind. in a peaceful area, this apartment boasts a generous bedroom, open living space, and ample natural light. Perfectly situated with easy access to
Set in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, This building is central and walkable to downtown Pottsville and the major Route 61 with direct access to 81 and all locations within the county. Property has been renovated with new finishes including hardwood floors.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
954
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,571
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
11.8%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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