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A18th-century iron hub
Spring Grove’s story starts in 1747 on the banks of Codorus Creek. Sandwiched between York City and Hanover, this neighborhood was a hub for the iron industry. In the 1770s, an iron manufacturer established a forge at what is now known as Spring Grove. Early German and English woodchoppers flocked to the area to get in on the action and are the forebearers of the neighborhood that still exists today. By the 19th century, the community produced almost 200 tons of iron bars annually. By the mid-1800s, the iron business had waned, and the community pivoted to manufacturing paper. Glatfelter Paper Mill became incredibly successful, and the company thrives to this day. Today, Spring Grove maintains a small-town vibe while being a stone's throw from dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Everything from historic farmhouses to condominium communities
Colonial-style homes dominate the area, with Craftsman-style estates, Cape Cod houses, ranch-style homes, historic farmhouses and townhomes also comprising the area. Roth’s Farm Village offers condominium units to the 55-plus crowd. Spring Grove is also home to some historic farmhouses from the early 1900s. These homes sit on several wooded acres and are ideal for wildlife enthusiasts who may enjoy catching sight of wild deer or turkey. Home prices in the area range from $120,000 to $667,000.
Raised colonial homes line the streets in Spring Grove.
Newer ranch-styles in Spring Grove have two-car garages.
Idyllic Tudor-style homes dot the Spring Grove countryside.
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Highly-rated public schools
Children attend Spring Grove Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of A-minus and was ranked the ninth-best public elementary school in the York area. Next, kids attend Spring Grove Area Middle School, which has an overall Niche grade of B and was ranked the seventh-best public middle school in the York area. Teenagers attend Spring Grove Area High School, which has an overall Niche grade of B-plus and was ranked the seventh-best public high school in the York area.
Spring Grove elementary serves approximately 700 students from Grades K through 4.
Spring Grove Middle School has a B rating on Niche.
Spring Grove Area High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
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A trolley line-turned walking trail
Spring Grove Community Park offers a playground, pavilion, volleyball court, baseball field, basketball court and walking path. Local youth and amateur teams flock to the park to practice and compete. Canine companions can run around the dog park, which has separate areas for both small and large dogs. Residents can also access the 3.5-mile Hanover Trolley Trail, which crosses through Spring Grove. In the early 1900s, the trolley lines of the York Railway Company served the area’s travel needs. The Hanover Fast Line opened in 1908 and was a popular travel method for residents of York County. Of course, with the invention and wild popularity of cars, the trolley soon became a thing of the past, closing down in 1938. Today, the Hanover trolley line has been transformed into a walking trail that continues to be expanded. Little Creek Park, spanning 43 acres, is also nearby. Athletic fields, rain gardens, a pavilion, a toddler play area and an ADA-compliant walking trail were part of the park’s first development phase. With phase two came basketball and pickleball courts, fences and landscaping. Baseball and football fields, a renovated clubhouse and a playground are well on their way in the subsequent few phases of development.
Kids head to the Spring Grove Community Park playground after school.
A basketball hoop stands tall in Spring Grove.
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Mom-and-pop shops since the 1950s
Retail and dining options are close in this community, with many mom-and-pop shops. Founded in 1958, Jim & Nena’s Pizzaria is a local chain serving pizza and casual Italian sandwiches. Genova’s is another local pizza shop that has been open since 1978. Locals fill their gas tanks and their stomachs at Rutter’s, a local convenience store chain selling packaged and made-to-order foods, coffee, and smoothies. Dairy dreams come true at Caputo Brothers Creamery, a family-owned cheese shop. Meanwhile, grocery needs are met by the area Keenie’s Marketplace.
Pick up ingredients for Sunday night dinner at Kennie's Marketplace.
Pick up a slice from Jim & Nena's in Spring Grove, PA.
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Access to US-30 and international airports
Residents enjoy easy access to US-30, State Route 116 and Route 83. Locals are close to grocery stores, pharmacies and healthcare providers like UPMC Memorial, Sinai Hospital and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. Metropolitan areas are close at hand, with downtown Baltimore being just an hour’s drive away. Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport is an hour and a half away for longer journeys.
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On average, homes in Spring Grove, PA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Spring Grove, PA over the last 12 months is $277,875, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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