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Practical commutability and investments in Southwest York’s historic blocks
Situated between the manicured green campuses of Penn Park and York College of Pennsylvania, Southwest York is a neighborhood set within walking distance of community schools and the city center. “There’s some multi-family properties and a lot of investors looking at Southwest York because of the college,” says Nathan Barshinger, an agent with eXp Realty who specializes in York County, where he was born and raised. “Then, in areas like around Penn Park, you get families looking for proximity to York city schools, so they can walk the kids to school and rely less on school buses.” Outside of its practical position within the county seat, however, Southwest York is also an understated repository of centuries of history, where modern residents live in the preserved 20th century architecture of the industrial age and explore a park where a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial immortalizes the city’s Civil War significance.
Blocks of early 20th century homes for purchase and for rent
Long, flat stretches and gently sloping grades make up the residential blocks of Southwest York, lined with sidewalks and closely packed rows of homes built in the early 20th century. Most are rowhomes, either in simple, boxy forms or Victorian-inspired designs with protruding bay windows or Italianate cornices, though buyers can also find twin homes and less common detached properties. Properties sold as single-family homes usually range from $70,000 to $225,000, while multi-family homes marketed to investors go for $150,000 to $325,000 depending on renovation levels and number of rentable units. “There are places like West Jackson Street that are known for having more college renters, but others are more privately owned. You might hear some parties during the school year, but nothing too crazy,” Barshinger notes. Partially due to York College’s proximity, most residents are renters rather than homeowners.
Escape the summer heat under a covered front porch in Southwest York.
Covered front porches sit on the bottom level of 3 story row homes next to duplexes in Southwest York.
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Attending York City schools and York College
For prekindergarten through eighth grade, kids will attend either McKinley School or Jackson School, both of which are within Southwest York and earn a C-minus from Niche. C-rated William Penn Senior High School is just outside the neighborhood, offering older students the opportunity to enroll in dual enrollment courses through local institutions like York College. York College was founded in 1787 and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Fewer than 1,000 students become Spartans each year, many of whom enroll in the school’s popular nursing and mechanical engineering programs.
William Penn Senior High School serves students from ninth to twelfth grade.
York College of Pennsylvania sits on the border of the Southwest York.
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Spending time at Penn Park and on the Heritage Rail Trail
Columbia, the feminine spirit of America that predated Lady Liberty, towers atop a 35-foot marble pillar in Southwest York, gazing over the vast green space that once housed the largest Union army hospital in the state. Today, Penn Park’s acreage is a public park, full of playground equipment, athletic courts and paved walking paths that open year-round, plus a splash park that switches on through the warmer months. The Heritage Rail Trail County Park spans more than 20 miles, hugging Codorus Creek as it passes Southwest York and taking cyclists and walkers past bridges, tunnels and stations that once served the Northern Central Railroad.
The Heritage Rail Trail provides a scenic walking and bike path along the Susquehanna River.
Children of Southwest York can choose from 2 jungle gyms to slide down at Penn Park.
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Commuting around York City and York County
Sidewalks throughout Southwest York make it easy to walk south toward York College or north toward downtown York. Interstate 83 business loop, or George Street, puts county seat destinations like the York County Courthouse and York City Hall within about a mile of the neighborhood, with WellSpan York Hospital even closer to home just across from York College’s campus. Outside of using a personal vehicle, locals bike through town on the Heritage Rail Trail and some connected bike lanes or hop on one of a few rabbittransit bus routes. Harrisburg, and the nearby Harrisburg International Airport, are about 30 miles away by way of I-83.
Retail shops of vintage clothes and designer options are found less than a mile from Southwest York, Downtown.
Rabbit Transit busses connect East Side with the surrounding areas such as downtown York.
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Shopping and dining within a mile of Southwest York
A handful of small businesses pop up throughout Southwest York, including corner stores like Jackson Street Grocery. Murph’s Study Hall is a bar named for its position near York College, but very little studying goes on during its weekly karaoke, trivia and club music dance nights. Lidl is just over a mile from home for groceries, while the dozens of boutique shops and diverse restaurants of downtown York are equidistant in the opposite direction. Small churches hold services throughout the neighborhood, including Bethlehem Baptist Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
The Copper Crust in Violet Hill offers sandwiches, pizzas, and everything in between.
Southwest York students of York College head to the local bar, Murph's Study Hall to unwind after class.
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Community events at Penn Park
York’s parks and recreation department includes Penn Park in its list of venues for community events. Some are holiday celebrations like Juneteenth, when families are invited to bring their grills and lawn chairs for a whole-community cookout. The large green space has hosted many events in years past, from food truck festivals and Puerto Rican heritage events to basketball tournaments.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Southwest York Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest York, York sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest York, York over the last 12 months is $142,250, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A Timeless Treasure with Modern Comforts Awaits! Step back in time while enjoying all the modern updates in this lovely American Four Square Style home, a true urban oasis directly across from Penn Park and within a short, less than 20-minute walk of downtown's best coffee and cuisine. The home's charming brick facade and expansive covered front porch welcome you, featuring a unique painted tile
Two-unit rental property located near the popular Jackson Street/York College area and just five minutes from downtown York. Both units feature two bedrooms. Unit 1 rents for $1,115 per month, and Unit 2 rents for $1,095 per month. Tenants pay for electric and gas utilities. The property was renovated within the last two years. Photos shown reflect the condition prior to tenant occupancy. This is
Property Id: 2249455A charming rental property that perfectly combines comfort and convenience! This inviting home features three spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.As you enter, you're greeted by a bright and airy living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The open-concept layout seamlessly flows into a modern kitchen equipped with updated appliances, generous counter space,
This spacious 3 bedroom 1 bath house is located on the 300 block of S Pershing Ave in York City across from Penn Park. Covered front sitting porch. Patio and fenced yard in the rear. Laundry hookups. Tenant pays all utilities. Garage for off-street parking. No pets allowed. Section 8 Allowed.
Check out this NEWLY RENOVATED 1 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment with a bonus room, in York City Schools, located on the desirable West Jackson Street! Walking distance to York College and around the corner from York Hospital! Students are welcome to apply! This home features new LVP flooring in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom, tile shower, updated cabinetry, and new fixtures with a Bonus
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