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Glenwood

Glenwood

Neighborhood in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie County 16504, 16508, 16509

$256,333 Average Value
$143 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

An established neighborhood in southern Erie

Founded in 1925, Glenwood’s black and gold street signs, towering oak trees and eclectic mix of 20th-century homes reflect a sense of community nearly 100 years in the making. “If you want mature trees, landscaping and homes with character, charm and uniqueness, this is the place to be,” says Fred Amendola, a Realtor with the Fred Amendola Team at Keller Williams Realty and a lifelong resident of Erie County. The suburban community sits below lush green spaces such as Glenwood Park and J.C. Martin Golf Course, both developed by residents in the Glenwood Association. The neighborhood association remains active today, and the residential enclave is centrally located less than 2 miles south of downtown Erie.

Glendwood is a inviting and safe neighborhood.
Glendwood is a inviting and safe neighborhood.
The Glendwood neighborhood is a 12 minute drive to Lake Erie.
The Glendwood neighborhood is a 12 minute drive to Lake Erie.
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20th-century homes sit along tree-lined streets

Trees provide shade to Glenwood’s residential streets, although the neighborhood does not have sidewalks. Most homes were built from the 1920s through the 1950s and are set back from the street by cobblestone walkways or small staircases leading up to the front stoop. Homebuyers will find a mix of ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals sitting alongside charming Tudor-style homes with arched doorways and timber framing. “There’s some old charm in the architecture and the brick exteriors that you’re not going to find anywhere else in the city,” Amendola says. Manicured lawns average just under a quarter acre, and many properties feature spacious decks or porches with plenty of room for entertaining. Prices typically range from $215,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style to $500,000 for a five-bedroom Tudor or Colonial Revival with up to an acre of land. The Glenwood Association must approve the addition of fences, walls or hedges, and residents are required to pay dues.

In Glendwood there is on and off street parking.
In Glendwood there is on and off street parking.
Glendwood has charming Tudor homes throughout the neighborhood.
Glendwood has charming Tudor homes throughout the neighborhood.
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Exotic animals, gardens and ice skating at the Erie Zoo

Glenwood Park is less than a mile north of the neighborhood and features a playground, paved walkway and several covered pavilions with picnic tables and grills. The park is also home to the Erie Zoo, which is open seasonally from March to November and houses over 400 animals from around the world. Residents can see croaking frogs, roaring lions and jumping kangaroos before walking through the zoo’s botanical gardens. Also located within the zoo is the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, which offers drop-in hockey sessions and private skating lessons for all ages. Twice a year, the Glenwood Craft Show transforms the ice rink into a lively flea market where local vendors sell everything from handcrafted jewelry to homemade candles. Next to Glenwood Park is the J.C. Martin Golf Course, a public 9-hole course with lush fairways backing up to the neighborhood. Just north is the Glenwood Park YMCA, where membership includes access to unlimited fitness classes, an indoor pool and free babysitting services. The neighborhood is also about 6 miles from the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, a sandy peninsula that stretches into the waters of Lake Erie and is known for its beaches, public boat launches and birdwatching.

Your family will have a fun time seeing the animals at the Erie Zoo.
Your family will have a fun time seeing the animals at the Erie Zoo.
Play a round of 9 holes at J.C. Martin Golf Course.
Play a round of 9 holes at J.C. Martin Golf Course.
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Neighborhood festivities include an annual summer picnic

The Glenwood Association hosts neighborhood events throughout the year. Each July, neighbors take turns hosting a backyard get-together complete with live music, homemade food and a bounce house. A horse-drawn carriage parades through Glenwood each December, spreading holiday cheer to residents who gather to take a ride around the neighborhood and chat over warm drinks and crackling firepits.

Career-based learning at Erie High School

Students may attend the Erie City School District, which earns a C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Kids may begin their education at Grover Cleveland Elementary School before moving on to Strong Vincent Middle School and Erie High School, all of which score a C from Niche. The high school offers several Career and Technical Education programs that provide teens with hands-on experience in fields like computer programming, early childhood education and engineering. Nearby private school options include Mercyhurst Preparatory School, which serves ninth through 12th grade. The prep school partners with Mercyhurst University to offer an Accelerated Scholars Program in which teens can earn up to a semester’s worth of college credit at a discounted rate.

Strong Vincent Middle School serves grades 6-8.
Strong Vincent Middle School serves grades 6-8.
Erie High School offers after school programs for students to enjoy.
Erie High School offers after school programs for students to enjoy.
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Local eateries and shopping centers along U.S. Route 19

U.S. Route 19 — locally known as Peach Street — is less than a mile northwest of Glenwood and is lined by restaurants and shopping centers. The Breakfast Place is known for its homemade Greek sauce, a ground beef mixture native to western Pennsylvania and served on top of omelets, burgers and french fries. Vinyl barstools sit behind the bar at Andy’s Ale House & Grill, a neighborhood haunt with pool tables, dart boards and over 100 beers on draft. Erie Curry House is a go-to for homestyle Nepalese and Indian dishes, while the Liberty Center shopping complex includes local favorites like Werner Books & Coffee. For groceries, the shopping center includes Tops Friendly Markets.

While at The Breakfast Place, make sure to try their homemade Greek sauce.
While at The Breakfast Place, make sure to try their homemade Greek sauce.
While grabbing a morning pick me up at Werner Books & Coffee, make sure to browse their books.
While grabbing a morning pick me up at Werner Books & Coffee, make sure to browse their books.
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U.S. Route 19 connects residents to downtown Erie

Glenwood is tucked between U.S. Route 19 and Pennsylvania Route 97. The waterfront attractions of downtown Erie are less than a 2-mile drive away via US 19, and PA 97 leads about 3 miles south to Interstate 90. Residents also have access to the Erie VA Medical Center, which is less than 2 miles away along PA 97. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, abbreviated as the EMTA, provides bus service to the community with several stops along Cherry Street. Locals refer to the bus as “the e,” and Route 1 connects residents to downtown Erie and the Glenwood YMCA, among other destinations. The Erie International Airport is less than a 10-mile drive away, and American Airlines is currently the only airline serving ERI with daily service to Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Erie International/Tom Ridge Field

16 min drive

Bus

W 38th St & Eliot Rd

Bus

Cherry St & Glenwood

Bus

Peach St & W Gate

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Peach St & Liberty St

Bus

W 38th St & Task Ave

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E 38th St & Beech Ave

Bus

Cherry St & Arlington Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Glenwood US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$253,000
Median Single Family Price
$255,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$143
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,194
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,944
On par with the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,751
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,259
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,671

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
29''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

32 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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