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Spring Grove

Spring Grove

Located in York County

$271,430 Average Value
$162 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Founded in 1747, Spring Grove is a historical manufacturing town

Spring Grove’s story starts in 1747 on the banks of Codorus Creek. Sandwiched between York City and Hanover, this community was a hub for the iron industry. In the 1770s, an iron manufacturer established a forge at what is now known as Spring Grove. 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 continues to thrive 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.
Raised colonial homes line the streets in Spring Grove.
Newer ranch-styles in Spring Grove have two-car garages.
Newer ranch-styles in Spring Grove have two-car garages.
Idyllic Tudor-style homes dot the Spring Grove countryside.
Idyllic Tudor-style homes dot the Spring Grove countryside.
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Highly-rated public schools

Children attend Spring Grove Elementary School offers kindergarten through fourth grade and has an overall Niche grade of A-minus. Spring Grove Area Intermediate School has grades 5 and 6 and gets a B-plus. Next, kids attend Spring Grove Area Middle School, which has an overall Niche grade of B-plus and was ranked the seventh-best public middle school in the York area. Teenagers attend Spring Grove Area High School, which also has a 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 elementary serves approximately 700 students from Grades K through 4.
Spring Grove Middle School has a B rating on Niche.
Spring Grove Middle School has a B rating on Niche.
Spring Grove Area High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
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.
Kids head to the Spring Grove Community Park playground after school.
A basketball hoop stands tall in Spring Grove.
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 ingredients for Sunday night dinner at Kennie's Marketplace.
Pick up a slice from Jim & Nena's in Spring Grove, PA.
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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Area Facts

Number of Homes
3,315
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,899
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,967
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,385
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
525
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,264

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 25
    Open Sat 10AM - 12PM

    4815 Zeiglers Church Rd, Spring Grove, PA 17362

    $1,299,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,999 Sq Ft
    • 4815 Zeiglers Church Rd

    Enjoy luxury living in this stunning 5 bedroom, 4 bath home nestled on 30+ acres in Southern York County. At nearly 4,000 sq ft, the open-concept kitchen, living and dining areas offer a seamless flow for entertainment, while the sunroom—with its charming wood stove and artisan tile flooring—provides a cozy retreat overlooking breathtaking, panoramic countryside vistas. A first floor master suite

    Paul Boronow William Penn Real Estate Assoc

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Spring Grove Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$1,175
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median Condo Rent
$850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$850

Demographics

Total Population
2,559
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,396
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$83,834

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
24.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bike Score®®

30 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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