Tulpehocken
From historical living to contemporary development
Homes in Tulpehocken span through the past two centuries. Rehrersburg is dotted with minimal traditional and American Foursquare houses from the 1800s that cost $200,000 to $300,000. With backyard wells and boiler heating, these older homes are right out of a history book. Scattered throughout Tulpehocken, mid-century ranch homes on half an acre start at $300,000 and can go up to $500,000 for larger lots and newer construction. And just north of Mt Aetna, recent developments offer a modern suburban feel in an otherwise rustic area. Houses in these neighborhoods cost around $400,000, and some have yet to be built.
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Hiking and hunting in Blue Mountain
Tulpehocken sits south of Blue Mountain, which contains several Appalachian Trail trailheads and State Game Lands. These hiking and hunting options are just 8 miles away on Route 501, which runs right through Mt Aetna. For those who prefer to fish, Stoever's Dam Park, 9 miles away, is stocked with trout and bass. And right outside Mt Aetna, Lebanon Valley Golf Course is a popular spot to hit the greens.Shop farm fresh and dine locally
Mt Aetna has two restaurants: Mancino's Pizza and 501 Grill & Tavern, both locally-owned favorites. Over in Rehrersburg, Feliciano's Pizza and Grill is like the combination of the two and is also a well-loved neighborhood staple. For grocery shopping, residents can shop locally at County Sunrise Creamery, a farm store with their own dairy products and locally sourced meats and produce. Brubaker Bargains is a popular spot for deals on name-brand products, but many residents also head 9 miles over to Lebanon for Aldi and Giant.
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Life at the library
The newly renovated Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library is one of the area's biggest community centers. "The library is a great resource, and we try to make it as available as we can to everyone," says Trish Scharff, a librarian at Bethel-Tulpehocken. "There are computers, free Wi-Fi and craft events — you don't even need a library card; we offer guest passes." The renovation increased the library size from 1,500 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. and the librarians hope to use the new space to hold more community events.Rural schools with small class sizes
Students in the area are served by the Tulpehocken Area School District. Small class sizes ensure an overall 13-1 student-teacher ratio, less than the national average. Kids head north to Bethel Elementary School, rated B-minus by Niche, before moving on to Tulpehocken Junior Senior High School, rated C-plus. The Junior High School is being renovated to add a new media center and update the structure of the building. The school also provides a mobile hotspot program allowing students to take a Wi-Fi connection home, an essential initiative in such a rural area. “The library provides resources for kids that are homeschooled, which is a popular option in the area,” Scharff explains.
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Written By
Catherine Lashley
Photography Contributed By
Chris Pirone
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matt Scannapieco
Matt Scannapieco
Franklin Investment Realty
(215) 608-2504
107 Total Sales
1 in Tulpehocken
$441,621 Price
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Ysmaine Domiciano
Ysmaine Domiciano
NextHome Dream Seekers Realty
(223) 213-7056
173 Total Sales
1 in Tulpehocken
$295,000 Price
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John Stauffer
John Stauffer
RE/MAX Evolved
(223) 216-2104
118 Total Sales
3 in Tulpehocken
$255K - $425K Price Range
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Denise Bollard
Denise Bollard
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Cornerstone
(717) 937-2994
161 Total Sales
1 in Tulpehocken
$202,000 Price
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Jocelyn Shay
Jocelyn Shay
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate
(223) 214-1283
212 Total Sales
4 in Tulpehocken
$38K - $240K Price Range
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Jeffrey Zimmerman
Jeffrey Zimmerman
Responds QuicklyPrime Home Real Estate, LLC
(223) 217-5422
371 Total Sales
3 in Tulpehocken
$215K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sleepy Hallow Motocross Park
Womelsdorf Park
Frystown Playground
Bethel Community Park
Strausstown Lions Club Park
Talbert Park
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Tulpehocken Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tulpehocken, Rehrersburg sell after 120 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tulpehocken, Rehrersburg over the last 12 months is $2,200,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,200,000
Median Sale Price
$2,200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,200,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$422
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
682
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,859
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,124
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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
2,986
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,646
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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