East Side
Older homes, some renovated, among industrial areas
Older homes are typical here, with a median build year of 1900. Almost half of the area is industrial by square footage, with a mix of houses, townhomes and apartments making up most of the remaining area. Single-family homes needing renovation start at around $60,000, while fully updated homes can cost up to $250,000. Colonial Revival designs, half-stories, and ranches are typical styles here. A few new custom builds on Wellington Street sold for over $500,000. Townhomes and rowhouses can cost between $60,000 and $250,000 depending on size and whether they’ve been recently renovated. Sidewalks run along many streets, and tall trees provide shade in some parts of the neighborhood.
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Major highways and bus routes connect the community
York’s historic downtown area is no more than 2 miles from the neighborhood. U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 83 are two of York’s primary connections to surrounding areas. The former runs across York’s north side, while the latter is accessible 4 blocks east of the neighborhood from Elmwood Boulevard. Bus lines run along roads like South Queen Street and East Prospect Street. Harrisburg International Airport is about 32 miles north. WellSpan York Hospital is about 3 miles away.Several neighborhood parks and a recreation complex
Several parks are in or around this neighborhood. Allen Field, near the northern part of the area, has sports fields and courts galore for residents to play tennis, baseball, basketball or football. Albemarle Park offers open space and a playground. Residents can shoot hoops or toss horseshoes at Girard Park. South of the neighborhood is the York Memorial Park Complex. Locals can enjoy sand volleyball, batting cages, mini-golf and the York Ice Arena.
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Nearby dining choices and several grocery options
Nearby restaurants include Pho Bistro, Victor’s Italian, Joe’s Pizza and Belmont Bean, a coffee shop. Big box stores and chains are available on U.S. Route 30, north of the neighborhood. Downtown York is home to more eateries, such as White Rose Bar & Grill and Hamir’s Indian Fusion. Heaton also recommends Eagle’s Nest, which serves American fare east of the neighborhood. “Eagle’s Nest has great views of the city from its rooftop,” Heaton says. Downtown’s Central Market covers a city block and houses numerous vendors and eateries during its market days. For groceries, residents can head to one of several corner stores in the neighborhood, the Save A Lot a block south of the neighborhood or the C Town Supermarket near downtown, about 2 miles from the farthest part of the neighborhood.
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Pre-K through 8th grade schools and dual enrollment at Penn High
Two schools, Davis School and Hannah Penn Middle School, are close to this neighborhood. Both serve students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade and score C-minus grades from Niche. William Penn Senior High earns a C and offers students a STEAM Pathway and several different dual enrollment options with local higher education institutions.
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Downtown York is home to several events
The Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival comes to town the last weekend in August, while Mother’s Day brings the Olde York Street Fair, a large collection of food, art and craft vendors. Downtown York comes alive on First Fridays each month, as businesses of all kinds offer special promotions, hold events, and book live music.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rick Shaffer
Rick Shaffer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 687-2993
288 Total Sales
7 in East Side
$43K - $150K Price Range
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
1 in East Side
$95,000 Price
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Jerry Riggleman
Jerry Riggleman
Responds QuicklyReal of Pennsylvania
(717) 910-6639
207 Total Sales
2 in East Side
$129K - $217K Price Range
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Cindy Mann
Cindy Mann
Coldwell Banker Realty
(717) 912-8925
113 Total Sales
2 in East Side
$72K - $94K Price Range
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Cindy Folckemer
Cindy Folckemer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Elite
(717) 356-3589
115 Total Sales
4 in East Side
$85K - $145K Price Range
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Jacob Heiland
Jacob Heiland
Sites Realty, Inc.
(223) 201-7659
117 Total Sales
1 in East Side
$120,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Girard Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Albemarle Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Allen Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Aries Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
York Memorial Park Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Broad Street Greenway
- Bike Trails
- Walking Paths
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Side | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Side, York sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Side, York over the last 12 months is $326,440, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,990
Median Sale Price
$326,440
Median Single Family Sale Price
$409,420
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$424,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$510,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
124
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,876
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,324
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,635
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,594
Median Age
35
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,077
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,255
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.4%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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