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Grampian Hills locals get their groceries from the Williamsport Wegmans.
A mix of city and country living in Northern Williamsport
One hundred and seventy-seven steps crafted by Italian stonemasons scale Grampian Hills, a neighborhood built into the elevated landscape on the north side of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The stairs begin at a stone structure engraved with the neighborhood’s name. Stair climbers will notice the trees become thicker and the homes move further apart the higher up they go. Williamsport’s city blocks are visible below, but it feels like the country, says resident Stan Schuyler. “We have no sidewalks; we have wildlife,” says Schuyler, chairman of The Grampian Association, a voluntary neighborhood association. “There are deer roaming all over the place. Some people like that; some people not so much, because they eat the plants.” Homeowners enjoy privacy and a rustic setting where rabbits, raccoons and even bears are spotted. At the same time, residents get the benefits of living in a city: proximity to shops and restaurants and municipal plows that clear the roads after it snows. “It gives you the flavor of being in the country, but you’re in the city limits,” Schuyler says.
A plan altered by the Great Depression
Developer Frank Plankenhorn came up with the idea of Grampian Hills in 1927, envisioning a community with strict design standards. However, he had barely started on the community when the stock market crashed. “He wasn’t that far into it when the Great Depression came,” Schuyler says. “The development stopped. Plankenhorn filed for bankruptcy; the development was overtaken by a bank. The standards that were in place originally weren’t enforced anymore.” That’s why the architecture includes Colonial Revival, ranch homes and even 1980s contemporary designs. Grampian Boulevard is lined with large Queen Anne houses that predate the planned community, including the six-bedroom home where Plankenhorn himself lived. Prices on the neighborhood's south end typically vary from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$300,000s. Further up the hill, homes get larger and prices climb to the mid-$400,000s.
Large lots on steep hills line the neighborhood of Grampian Hills.
Cape cods have decent sized yards perfect for pets and kids in Grampian Hills.
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177 steps worth of cardio in Grampian Hills
The original developer planned for a park to sit at the top of the neighborhood, but his bankruptcy scuttled those plans. The stone steps, installed in the 1920s, are Grampian Hills’ main source of recreation. Even people who don’t live in the neighborhood come to walk or jog up and down them, Schuyler says. It’s only a half-mile trip south of the neighborhood to Brandon Park, where Williamsport residents have gone since 1889. Logs and stumps make up the playground, fitting considering Williamsport was considered the lumber capital of the world at the end of the 19th century. Parkgoers can catch baseball games at one of the three fields; two host Little League games and the other is the home field for the Lycoming College Warriors team. St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 127-year-old congregation, moved to Grampian Hills more than 50 years ago. Its parishioners are active participants in Williamsport’s charities, collecting food for the Lycoming County United Churches Food Pantry and clothes to be given away through nonprofit Daniel’s Closet. Some members of the congregation meet every month to sew 100 quilts throughout the year before giving them nonprofits that distribute them in Williamsport and abroad.
Historic stone stopes run up and along the hills of Grampian Hills.
Swings are a popular amenity at Brandon Park.
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Updated playground at Cochran Primary School
Grampian Hills is only a couple of blocks from Cochran Primary School, where neighborhood kids can go from kindergarten to third grade. In 2021, Williamsport Area School District, Williamsport Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club of Williamsport replaced the Cochran Primary’s old playground with a 9,400-square-foot play area that features drums, eight slides and ramps that make it accessible to children in wheelchairs. After Cochran Primary, students can attend Curtin Intermediate School and Williamsport Area Middle School; Niche gives all three schools grades of B-minus. Williamsport Area High School receives a B-plus.
Cochran Primary School receives an overall B-minus grade from Niche.
Curtin Intermediate School receives an overall B-minus grade from Niche.
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Quick trips to downtown Williamsport
Downtown Williamsport is about 2 miles away, and Schuyler says it’s less than a 10-minute drive to swing by Wegmans supermarket to pick up groceries or grab a meal. The small downtown contains a varied restaurant and bar scene that includes barbecue, fine dining and three breweries. Even closer than downtown is Ed’s Market, half a mile from Grampian Hills. The corner store and deli has endured as a favorite since it opened in 1940. It’s about 4 miles to the Golden Strip, the local name for a segment of East Third Street bordered by chain restaurants and national retailers such as TJ Maxx, Rite Aid and Giant grocery store.
Statues near Grampian Hills memorialize the Little League World Series.
Grampian Hills homebuyers can find a rural setting without leaving the city of Williamsport.
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Grampian Association gets residents together
The Grampian Association was formed in 1969 as an intermediary to present residents’ concerns to the city government. For example, if heavy rains cause one of the neighborhood’s mature trees to topple onto a road, the association reaches out to city workers to get it cleared. The group’s marquee event is a fall social when neighbors catch up over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while also voicing concerns they want to raise with the city. Joining The Grampian Association is voluntary, and Schuyler says a little more than half the residents pay the annual dues and participate.
Chandeliers adorn the bar at John Ryan Brewery near Grampian Hills.
Head to Kaos Fun Zone near Grampian Hills for bowling and sports.
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Cars a necessity for most residents
There aren’t traffic cut-throughs in the hills. This makes for a quiet atmosphere, but it also means residents need to drive the winding path down to Grampian Boulevard or Packer Street to leave the neighborhood. Packer Street leads nearly all the way to downtown, while Grampian Boulevard routes to UPMC Williamsport Divine Providence Campus hospital. Residents are within 3 miles of Interstate 180, which connects to nearby communities such as Montoursville and Muncy. River Valley Transit Authority buses stop along Grampian Boulevard, heading west to UPMC Williamsport hospital and east to the Golden Strip.
Grampian Hills residents can get around Williamsport on local bus routes.
Downtown Williamsport is a mere stones throw away from Grampian Hills.
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Parks in this Area
Brandon Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Grampian Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
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 Grampian Hills, Williamsport sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Grampian Hills, Williamsport over the last 12 months is $345,620, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful well maintained raised ranch style home on a private.70 acre lot in Grampian Hills. Lovely updated kitchen with granite countertops and newer appliances. Upper level offers three bedrooms and two baths. Main level has a large great room with a fireplace, primary bedroom with en-suite, and laundry room. Gas heating and central air conditioning!
Beautiful Grampian Hills home on a large wooded lot. Great views from the multi-layer decks across the rear of the home. Space is not a problem with the six bedrooms and 4.5 baths.Granite countertops, hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace in the first floor great room and also in the basement bonus room. Walk out finished basement provides additional entertaining space and additional
This beautiful east end home is situated on a large corner lot on Grampian Boulevard. Built in 1922 this 3 bed/2.5 bath stone home has character abound! As you enter the home you will see that it has a darling ''Dutch'' door which allows natural light to spill in. The wonderful living room with its beautiful fireplace opens to the light filled sun room. The sunroom with it's Palladian windows
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
745
Median Age
43
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,409
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,273
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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