Why Live in Lake Township Luzerne
Lake Township in Luzerne County is about 20 miles northwest of Wilkes-Barre. This small, rural community of less than 2,000 residents borders Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania’s biggest natural lake by volume. Homes here are sparsely scattered along rural roads and among forests and farmland. “A lot of people enjoy the country living,” says Kristen Hopkins, an agent at Christian Saunders Real Estate, who sells in the area. “It’s not far from other places people like to go on vacation, like the Poconos. You can come out here and enjoy the rural area and travel down the road to the casinos. The school district draws people to Lake Township as well.” Lake Township Luzerne is part of the Lake-Lehman School District, which consistently reports high scores on standardized tests. The overall CAP Index Crime Score in Lake Township is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score. Whether it’s a ranch-style home along State Route 29, a farmhouse surrounded by fields or a cabin deep in the woods, properties typically come with acreage. However, homes rarely come on the market. In recent years, only one home has been sold, and its price was $825,000. According to a Homes.com calculation, which uses a
Home Trends in Lake Township Luzerne, PA
On average, homes in Lake Township Luzerne, PA sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Township Luzerne, PA over the last 12 months is $384,900, up 75% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$384,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
75%