Elmwood
York shopping and dining on Market Street, and local establishments
Locals can head a mile east on Market Street to shop at Walmart and Home Depot or Weis Markets and Giant for groceries. Belmont Bean Co. is the local coffeehouse in the neighborhood, serving bagels and latte flights. Folks can also head less than a mile south to Victor’s Italian Restaurant, an upscale trattoria-style establishment in a renovated church that offers wine, short rib tortellini entrees and crème brulee for dessert.
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Single-family Postwar homes around the neighborhood
Homes in Elmwood range from $175,000 to $320,000, varying by age, remodel status and square footage. The neighborhood is populated with brick ramblers, Cape Cods, split-levels and Foursquare-style homes built from the turn of the century through the Postwar era. Semi-detached townhouses are also available in the community. “Elmwood is an old section of town,” says Fake. “People usually take care of their homes, so it’s hard to find fixer-uppers in this area.” Residents drive down narrow, uniform streets and alleys surrounded by trees and appreciate the community’s Pennsylvania small-town atmosphere. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church is within Elmwood and has been open to community worshippers for well over a century.
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Locals watch plays at Belmont Theatre or exercise at Elmwood Park
The Belmont Theater is a historic live performance venue within Elmwood, where locals have come out to watch plays for the last 85 years. The Belmont first opened during the Great Depression, when thespians from York decided to work together and form a small theater to entertain and uplift the community. Both Elmwood Park and Windsor Park are within the area and feature playgrounds and basketball courts.
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I-83 leads to Harrisburg in half an hour
Commuters can access Interstate 83 from Elmwood Boulevard and take it north 27 miles to Harrisburg, which is usually a 30-minute drive, depending on traffic. Elmwood also hosts an industrial corridor between Interstate 83 and U.S. Route 30, so warehouse and manufacturing employees only have to drive a couple of minutes to get to work. Rabbit Transit buses stop along East Market Street for folks traveling between York and Springettsbury Township.York Suburban School District earns high marks for the region
York Suburban School District serves Elmwood for education and is ranked as the No. 1 best school district in the York Area on Niche. Students can attend East York Elementary, York Suburban Middle and York Suburban Senior High School, which all receive A-minus ratings from Niche. York Suburban High is also well known for its college prep options, with Honors and Advanced Placement courses available, as well as a College in the High School program, for students to earn college credits before graduation.
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Maxwell Olarinde
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Joe Pulcinella
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cindy Folckemer
Cindy Folckemer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Elite
(717) 356-3589
115 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$265,000 Price
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Spencer Blake
Spencer Blake
Responds QuicklyRenaissance Realty Sales, LLC
(717) 714-3140
136 Total Sales
2 in Elmwood
$165K - $194K Price Range
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Rick Shaffer
Rick Shaffer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 687-2993
288 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$175,000 Price
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$245,000 Price
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Anne Lusk
Anne Lusk
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
(717) 935-8473
643 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$375,000 Price
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Cindy Mann
Cindy Mann
Coldwell Banker Realty
(717) 912-8925
113 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$255,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Elmwood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Custis Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Windsor Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Elmwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elmwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmwood, Springgettsbury Township sell after 297 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Elmwood, Springgettsbury Township over the last 12 months is $125,000, down 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$462,493
Median Sale Price
$125,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,986
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
654
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,753
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,543
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,773
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,367
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.3%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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