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Residential enclave near the University of Scranton
The Hill Section is anchored by the presence of institutions such as the University of Scranton, the Regional Hospital of Scranton and the lush green space of Nay Aug Park. “In the Hill Section, the university, the hospitals and the park are the big three,” says Pat Rogan, a real estate agent with the Hub Real Estate Group and former member of the Scranton City Council. These organizations are major employers in the area, and in 2023, Scranton Hospital Company LLC and the University of Scranton were two of the top 10 employers in Lackawanna County. Outside of these attractions, the urban community features blocks of historic homes and a smattering of local eateries. Living up to its name, the neighborhood is, in fact, perched upon a grouping of hills about a mile east of downtown Scranton.
Gardens, walking trails and events at Nay Aug Park
Providing a respite from the city’s urban core, Nay Aug Park comprises 73 acres of green space tucked amid the area’s hills. The largest park in Scranton, it’s home to both indoor and outdoor attractions. The Everhart Museum displays a unique blend of art and natural history exhibits, while the English-style R.N. Davis Memorial Rose Garden is awash with color, sounds and fragrances. Hikers frequent the Davis Trail, a 2-mile paved path along the Roaring Brook tributary. It connects to several observation platforms overlooking the roaring waters of the Nay Aug Gorge, including the wooden David Wenzel Tree House. Locals also gather in the park for various community events, including movies and concerts in the summer. Annual festivals range from cultural events like the NEPA Latino Fiesta and the Jewish Food Fest to seasonal festivities such as the Electric City Flower Show and the Holiday Light Spectacular. For golf enthusiasts, the public Pine Hills Country Club is less than a 10-mile drive southwest and has an 18-hole, par 71 golf course.
Local restaurants along Mulberry Street
Casual eateries line Mulberry Street near the University of Scranton. The Halal Brothers is a local food truck making gyros and falafel to-go, while Granteed’s Pizza has been serving up fresh pies for over 50 years. “It’s near the campus, but a lot of locals go there for grab-and-go,” Rogan says. For a sit-down meal, Café Classico serves authentic Italian food in an intimate dining room with exposed brick walls. Farther north of the university, Mansour’s Market is a quaint café known for its coffee and breakfast specials. Neighborhood watering holes include Jack’s Draft House, a cozy bar serving classic cocktails and pub grub long after sunset. For groceries, there’s a Valley Supermarket in the neighborhood’s northwestern corner.
A mix of Victorian-style homes and duplexes
Mature trees and sidewalks line the neighborhood’s hilly streets, where stately homes built by Scranton’s wealthy coal barons date to the turn of the 20th century. As working-class residents moved into the community, smaller workers cottages and duplexes joined the Hill Section. Today, homebuyers will find charming Victorian-style homes with gabled roofs, towering turrets, original woodwork and recent renovations that combine historic charm with modern conveniences. Houses generally sit side-by-side on modest lots that average under a quarter-acre of land, and most feature narrow, fenced-in backyards and small porches or patios. Detached garages are common, but street parking is the norm in some parts of the neighborhood. Prices for single-family homes range from around $150,000 to $400,000, depending on the size and condition of the property. Duplexes tend to sell for about $140,000 to $300,000. Closer to the university’s campus, the Hill Section is home to student housing developments like the University Village Scranton Apartments. "The college aspect is really confined to a handful of blocks where the students are,” Rogan says. “You do have a lot of professors that live on the hill as well.”
Specialized academic pathways at Scranton High School
The Scranton School District earns a C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Students can begin their education at William Prescott Elementary School, which earns a 4 out of 10 from GreatSchools. Northeast Scranton Intermediate School has a C from Niche, while Scranton High School is rated a B. The high school has specialized academic pathways in five fields: business, English-language arts, history, mathematics and science. The University of Scranton offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, and the Royals compete in Division III athletics. The university invites residents of the Hill Section to attend its cultural events and performances, while initiatives like the biannual Street Sweep Event work to keep the neighborhood clean.
Proximity to Downtown Scranton
COLTS provides local bus service to the community, with stops along the Hill Section’s main streets. Residents can hop on the bus and head east to downtown, among other destinations. Interstate 81 runs along the neighborhood’s eastern edge and offers convenient commutes to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, less than a 10-mile drive south. With sidewalks lining most of the Hill Section’s streets, residents can walk to the neighborhood’s restaurants, parks and hospitals.
Award-winning care at the Regional Hospital of Scranton
The Hill Section is home to three hospitals: the Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and the Geisinger Community Medical Center. The Regional Hospital of Scranton is known for its orthopedic services, and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania has designated it a Blue Distinction Center+ for hip and knee replacement surgery.
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Hill Section Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hill Section, Scranton sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Hill Section, Scranton over the last 12 months is $223,750, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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