Why Live in Jefferson
Despite being a heavily rural area, Jefferson Township in Somerset County is a tourist destination with Hidden Valley Resort and multiple state parks. Some visit during the winter to ski down the Hidden Valley slopes and stay in a log cabin, but the area also has condos, townhouses and single-family homes to move into and stay long term. The resort closes for the summer, so locals visit the nearby state parks for outdoor activities. Residents in the western half of the township often stay busy working on their farms. Whether living near the resort or on a farm, Jefferson Township is a quiet place to be encompassed by forests, hills and farmland. Hidden Valley is the biggest neighborhood in the township. The area has condos for $150,000 to $200,000, attached townhouses for $200,000 to $450,000 and detached single-family homes for $450,000 to $900,000. “I’d say about 15% of the area has full-time residents,” Nichols says. “The rest are owned as vacation homes. The majority are condos and townhouses, with the remainder being single-family homes.” 1950s ranch homes and cabins are located away from the resort in the forested northern half of the township and sell between $200,000 and
Home Trends in Jefferson, PA
On average, homes in Jefferson, Jefferson Township sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Jefferson, Jefferson Township over the last 12 months is $263,750, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$263,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$364,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$277,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$210,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$149,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$197
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median List Price
$276,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
