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Yorkville: a notable Pottsville neighborhood for more than a century
Yorkville is one of the most desired neighborhoods in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, but that’s nothing new. “Back in the day, there were several mansions,” says Nada Laguna, a local Realtor with EveryHome Realtors. “People maintain their homes.” Residents have called this west end Pottsville neighborhood home since the 1800s, and it’s still attractive today due to the amenities along U.S. Route 209, a neighborly atmosphere and the good condition of the homes. Meanwhile, Pottsville and surrounding Schuylkill County receive lots of interest from out-of-state homebuyers looking for a less expensive place to call home. “We do have a lot of people coming from out of state because New Jersey is getting expensive,” Laguna says. “Investors are coming from New York because we’re less expensive.”
Victorian style homes in Yorkville were constructed in the late 1800s.
Homes dating from the early 1800s line the residential streets of Yorkville.
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Homes and townhouses stand the test of time
Coal mining, followed by steel manufacturing, powered Pottsville’s economy in the 19th century. Construction boomed during that time, and some small Victorian-era homes remain in Yorkville. Most houses were built later, including American Foursquares and ranch-style designs. Single-family prices start at around $165,000, climbing to $350,000. Early 1900s townhouses and rowhouses painted blue, yellow and white line some blocks, with prices ranging from $90,000 to $175,000. Investors from other states have been drawn to the neighborhood in recent years. “They’re coming to this area, buying less expensive properties and fixing, renting and flipping them,” Laguna says.
American Foursquare homes sell in the mid $200,000 range in Yorkville.
Yorkville includes colorful townhomes with small yards along Route 209.
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Businesses on Route 209 have been in Pottsville for 100-plus years
Restaurants and retailers on U.S. Route 209, Yorkville’s commercial avenue, are limited, but they have long local histories. For example, Hadesty’s Ace Hardware traces its presence back to 1857. A block away, The Coney Island splits its business into two sides; one is a restaurant known for its hot dogs, and the other is a full bar. The Coney Island opened downtown in 1917, later moving to Yorkville. Route 209 is also home to Boyer’s, a Pennsylvania grocery chain. About half a mile east of Yorkville, downtown hosts bars and restaurants, as well as the Yuengling brewery. The oldest active brewery in the U.S., it offers visitors free tours that include complimentary beer samples. A downtown revitalization project kicked off in 2017, with restaurants, boutique shops and a farm-to-table grocery store opening since. On the west end of Yorkville, Geisinger St. Luke's runs an urgent care clinic.
Yorkville locals shop at award-winning boutiques such as Drasdis & Son along Route 209.
Coney Island Restaurant is one of only a few restaurants located in Yorkville.
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Pottsville Area High features notable arena, new wellness center
The Pottsville Area School District oversees three schools, all of which are in or just outside of Yorkville and receive Niche grades of B-minus. John S. Clarke Elementary Center teaches kindergarten through fourth grade, after which students can go to D.H.H. Lengel Middle School until they complete eighth grade. At Pottsville Area High School, student athletes use some of the best sports facilities in the region, including the 4,000-seat basketball arena called Martz Hall. Since 1970, it has hosted basketball games, the Harlem Globetrotters and even a Muhammad Ali fight. Plus, the high school recently renovated an old gym into a wellness center with a turf field and batting cages. High school teams, local sports leagues and Pottsville residents can reserve the center.
Clarke Elementary Center receives an overall B- grade from niche.com.
Lengel Middle School is part of the Pottsville Area School District.
Pottsville Area High School serves 898 students in grades 9-12.
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Tennis, swimming and baseball at Yorkville’s parks
A row of basketball and tennis courts at John F. Kennedy Memorial Recreation Complex hosts games, and Pottsville residents get discounted season passes to the facility's swimming pool, open from June to August. The JFK Walking Trail starts at the recreation complex and extends nearly a mile through Yorkville’s woods. Locals are working with the city to expand the trail by nearly 2 miles and create a greenway connected to downtown by 2030. Meanwhile, Pottsville Area Little League uses two Yorkville baseball diamonds for practices and games: Railway Park on the north side of the neighborhood and Pottsville Rotary Little League Field on the south end. On the weekends, people skate at Roller Roost Sports Arena, which occasionally hosts hockey, volleyball and roller derby matchups.
Railway Park is home to a beautiful baseball field enjoyed by the community.
John F Kennedy Memorial Recreational Center includes a large community pool.
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Bleenies and camaraderie at the Yorkville Block Party
The Pottsville Fire Department organizes the annual Yorkville Block Party, a nearly 100-year-old tradition. Residents fill the streets every August to sample food from vendors serving regional favorites. People line up around the block for bleenies, potato pancakes fried up for the event. Money raised from the block party helps fund the fire department.
Highways, buses connect to the rest of Schuylkill County
Depending on where they live, Yorkville residents may be able to walk to parks and businesses in the neighborhood, but people typically drive to get around Pottsville. Route 209 and Pennsylvania Route 61 connect to the larger region, as well as to Interstate 81. Schuylkill Transportation System buses stop on Route 209, taking riders around Pottsville.
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Parks in this Area
John F. Kennedy Memorial Recreation Complex
John F Kennedy Memorial Recreational Center
Bacon Street Park
Railway Park
Rotary Park
JFK Walking Trail
Transit
Airport
Harrisburg International
81 min drive
Bus
West End Avenue & Queen
Bus
Providence Place
Bus
West End Avenue & 20th
Bus
Market & 23rd
Bus
Westwood & West End Avenue
Bus
Wesst End Avenue & 19th
Bus
Market & 18th Inbound
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Yorkville
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Yorkville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Yorkville, Pottsville sell after 119 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Yorkville, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $580,100, up 37% 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
3,441
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,480
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,987
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.5%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
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®
32/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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