Blair Tower

1600 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602 Downtown Altoona

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About Blair Tower

Blair Tower is ready to be your home. These apartments are located on 8th Ave in Altoona. The team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find your new apartment. Come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to find out current pricing and make your move to Blair Tower.

Blair Tower is an apartment community located in Blair County and the 16602 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Altoona Area attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Smoke Free

Heating

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen

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Property Information

  • Built in 1978
  • 100 units/6 stories
Location
Property Address: 1600 8th Ave, Altoona,
PA 16602
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City - Altoona

Between bustling residential neighborhoods, you’ll find great schools, community parks, and a wide variety of local eateries in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Penn State Altoona is a private university and staple to the Altoona community, as is the Altoona Area School District. This public school district offers Mansion Park, complete with baseball and football fields, as well as tennis and basketball courts. In fact, their football stadium has long been recognized as one of the finest athletic complexes in the state.

Altoona has a longstanding history on the railroads, commemorated by the Railroaders Memorial Museum. This historical site remembers and shares the impact that railroaders and their families had on American life and the railroad industry. Located roughly between Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania’s capital city, Harrisburg, Altoona offers residents affordable apartment and condo rentals, as well as a welcoming, family-friendly community.

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Amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 29 min 18.0 mi
Drive: 51 min 32.8 mi
Drive: 58 min 38.8 mi
Blair Tower is within 8 minutes or 3.8 miles from Penn State Altoona. It is also near Saint Francis University and Juniata College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
368 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
679 Students
Nearby
3
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,727 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
2,228 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
301 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
103 Students
Nearby
Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 22 min 17.2 mi
Drive: 49 min 31.8 mi
Drive: 58 min 40.2 mi

Walkability Near Blair Tower

Very Walkable
80
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
51
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Blair Tower.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Blair Tower has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Fort Roberdeau
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route
Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
Canoe Creek State Park
Drive: 20 min 12.1 mi
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Drive: 23 min 14.8 mi
Blair Tower has 4 parks within 14.8 miles, including Fort Roberdeau, Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route, and Canoe Creek State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Blair Tower is 1.2 miles and a 2 minutes drive from UPMC Altoona.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 156 min 106.1 mi
Drive: 139 min 120.1 mi
Blair Tower is 106.1 miles from Fort Ritchie, and is convenient to other military bases, including Carlisle Barracks.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Blair Tower is in Downtown Altoona in the city of Altoona. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Four parks are within 14.8 miles, including Fort Roberdeau, Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route, and Canoe Creek State Park.