Southwest York
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Julia Szymanski
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jennifer Layton
Jennifer Layton
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(717) 640-3479
33 Total Sales
1 in Southwest York
$178,500 Price
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Spencer Blake
Spencer Blake
Responds QuicklyRenaissance Realty Sales, LLC
(717) 714-3140
136 Total Sales
13 in Southwest York
$85K - $335K Price Range
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Rick Shaffer
Rick Shaffer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 687-2993
288 Total Sales
6 in Southwest York
$57K - $155K Price Range
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Jason Burkholder
Jason Burkholder
Hometown Property Sales
(223) 217-5657
164 Total Sales
1 in Southwest York
$100,000 Price
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
2 in Southwest York
$85K - $400K Price Range
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Jerry Riggleman
Jerry Riggleman
Responds QuicklyReal of Pennsylvania
(717) 910-6639
207 Total Sales
1 in Southwest York
$271,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Penn Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southwest York | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest York Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest York, York sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest York, York over the last 12 months is $538,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,945
Median Sale Price
$538,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$426,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
66%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$345
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,389
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,686
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,758
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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
6,076
Median Age
30
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
31.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,549
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,752
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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