Kim Sutter Eckels
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-7848
96 Total Sales
3 in East Petersburg
$194K - $390K Price Range
East Petersburg
Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Lancaster County 17520, 17601
East Petersburg is a pleasant suburban borough with an active community, a main street with local buzz and residential areas with a diverse mix of homes.
“East Petersburg has anything from 1800s colonials to brand new homes,” says Kathy Ross, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “Prices range anywhere from $200,000 to $1 million, so there’s something for everyone.”
Much of East Petersburg is made up of single-family homes from the mid-1900s, including ranch-style and split-level houses on quarter-acre lots, selling for around $275,000 to $400,000. Late 19th-century and early 20th-century colonial-style homes are scattered around town approximately in the same price range, adding a touch of historic charm to the community. And then you have newer housing developments that modernize the borough with two-story contemporary craftsman-style houses, which sell for around $750,000 to $1 million. If a town house is more your style, you can get one with three bedrooms and 1,200 square feet of living space for around $200,000 to $250,000, or a 2,300 square-foot town house with an attached garage for about $300,000 to $325,000.
Main Street runs right through the middle of East Petersburg, where you can walk or take a short drive to all of the borough’s local businesses. “There’s a lot right at your fingertips,” says Ross, “Those who I’ve sold to love that you can walk to all the restaurants.” Head to Family Fare for a homey diner atmosphere and classic American breakfast, or grab a slice of pizza from Gargano’s. Both restaurants have been serving the community for decades. You also have newer establishments like Mad Chef Craft Brewing, which opened in 2015, where you can have fun playing trivia or listening to live music while enjoying delicious pub grub and craft beer. For everyday shopping needs, you’ll find several big box retailers three miles south in Lancaster.
Get some fresh air at East Petersburg Community Park, a community hub for local events such as East Petersburg Days. The multi-day event is held every September and draws the whole community to enjoy carnival rides, live music from a stage, fireworks and much more. That’s just one of the many festivities throughout the year. But on any given day, the park is a nice spot to play basketball and tennis with friends and for kids to play on the playground and ball fields. You can also work on your cardio on the paved looping trail at East Petersburg Community Fitness Park and work out at the outdoor exercise station.
When it comes to education, kindergarten through sixth-grade students attend East Petersburg Elementary School, rated a B by Niche. They go on to Centerville Middle School and Hempfield High School, both of which have an A- rating from Niche. The high school is ranked the 75th-best college prep public high school in the state and is renowned for its theater program, boasting a 1,300-seat Performing Arts Center.
From historic to brand-new homes, and longtime staple restaurants to hip breweries, East Petersburg blends the old with the new in one eclectic borough.
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Nicolas Stuart
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Sutter Eckels
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John Stauffer
John Stauffer
RE/MAX Evolved
(223) 216-2104
114 Total Sales
1 in East Petersburg
$300,000 Price
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Catesby Gilbert
Catesby Gilbert
Mountain Realty ERA Powered
(717) 696-6646
34 Total Sales
1 in East Petersburg
$285,000 Price
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Jason Burkholder
Jason Burkholder
Hometown Property Sales
(223) 217-5657
163 Total Sales
3 in East Petersburg
$260K - $310K Price Range
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
180 Total Sales
1 in East Petersburg
$306,500 Price
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Justine Dennis McPhee
Justine Dennis McPhee
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-5301
131 Total Sales
3 in East Petersburg
$194K - $265K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Overlook Park
- Dog Park
- Golf
- Skateboard
Foundation Fields & Overlook
Amos Herr Park
Manheim Township Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
East Petersburg Community Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Reidenbaugh Park
East Petersburg Civic Grounds Community Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Petersburg | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Petersburg, PA sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Petersburg, PA over the last 12 months is $447,429, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$366,000
Median Single Family Price
$352,000
Median Townhouse Price
$493,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Months of Supply
0.40
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,828
Median Year Built
1970
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,617
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,200
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 2:30pm
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Sunday, May 41 - 2:30pm
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Sunday, May 41 - 2:30pm
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
5,035
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,437
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,219
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.8%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 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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