Edwardsville

Edwardsville

Located in Luzerne County

$163,381 Average Value
$99 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

On the outskirts of Kingston, Edwardsville is a suburban borough across the Susquehanna River from the city of Wilkes-Barre. “Home prices here are a lot cheaper than in New York City and New Jersey, and our taxes are also cheaper,” says Casey Johnston, a Realtor with RPA Real Estate. “We’ve seen an enormous amount of people coming in from neighboring cities,” Johnston says. The uptick in new people moving in, following several decades of population decline, has driven the average home price in the area up, a trend that could continue as new businesses come. “We’ve also had some new warehouses come to the area for companies such as Amazon, Adidas and True Value. So, there’s a lot of those jobs available,” Johnston says.

Densely packed

Edwardsville’s residents live in housing tracts with Colonial-style, single-family homes and duplexes from the early 1900s and midcentury period. The large homes sit side by side with other large homes on lots barely large enough to accommodate them. Blocks are densely populated with the pattern of large homes on not-so-large lots block after block. The median price for a single-family home is about $105,000.

American Foursquare homes built in the early 1900s line Jackson St in Edwardsville.
American Foursquare homes built in the early 1900s line Jackson St in Edwardsville.
Attached Row Homes provide budget-friendly housing options in Edwardsville.
Attached Row Homes provide budget-friendly housing options in Edwardsville.
Cape Cods mix with American Foursquare homes on the streets of Edwardsville.
Cape Cods mix with American Foursquare homes on the streets of Edwardsville.
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Driving is most popular

For the most part, people here drive to get places. Although, Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) operates buses with limited service for Edwardsville. Travel time to nearby Wilkes-Barre or Kingston tend toward the shorter side, generally 5 to 15 minutes. The main roads and highways are State Route 309, Route 315 and the Cross Valley Expressway.

Edwardsville consists of a few different housing tracts with homes dating from the early 1900s.
Edwardsville consists of a few different housing tracts with homes dating from the early 1900s.
Luzerne County Transportation Authority provides bus routes throughout Edwardsville.
Luzerne County Transportation Authority provides bus routes throughout Edwardsville.
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You pick the pizza, you pick the pub

The residential area is next to a large shopping center with a Market 32 grocery store, Lowe’s, Petco and other national retailers and fast-food franchises. A few local businesses are also located in the mini-mall shopping centers, but the borough’s Main Street corridor and Wyoming Avenue in neighboring Kingston provide a more local experience with pizzerias, hoagie shops and neighborhood pubs. Upscale restaurants and other businesses are also nearby in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Less than a mile from Edwardsville, people often wait in line to get a seat at Sweet Treet, a beloved cash-only breakfast and lunch counter on Wyoming Avenue. Tucked in the corner of United Penn Plaza across the street, Bistro on the Avenue offers an upscale dining experience with refreshing cocktails and entrees.

Edwardsville residents shop for groceries at Market 32.
Edwardsville residents shop for groceries at Market 32.
Edwardsville residents have access to a plethora of great restaurants including Lino's Pizza.
Edwardsville residents have access to a plethora of great restaurants including Lino's Pizza.
Edwardsville locals flock to Lino's pizza for the best pizza in town.
Edwardsville locals flock to Lino's pizza for the best pizza in town.
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Chomping at the Nesbitt

Visitors can spend hours relaxing by the river at Nesbitt Park, where they can jog or launch a boat. Anyone up for a challenge can try hitting an Eagle or Boogie with a frisbee at the park’s disc golf course. The park’s trails connect to Kirby Park, a public green space with a pond and sports facilities. Kirby is one of the area’s premier gathering places, as locals regularly gather for festivals celebrating holidays and everything that makes the community great.

Nesbitt Park is where Edwardsville residents go for outdoor recreation.
Nesbitt Park is where Edwardsville residents go for outdoor recreation.
Nesbitt Park is where Edwardsville residents go for a round of disc golf.
Nesbitt Park is where Edwardsville residents go for a round of disc golf.
Edwardsville locals enjoy beautiful afternoon views of the Susquehanna River at Nesbitt Park.
Edwardsville locals enjoy beautiful afternoon views of the Susquehanna River at Nesbitt Park.
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Wyoming Valley West District

Students here attend State Street Larkesville Elementary, which Niche rates C, Solomon/Plains Junior High School, which Niche rates C-minus and Wyoming Valley West Senior High School, which Niche rates B. The schools are in Wyoming Valley West School District, which Niche rates B-minus.

Solomon/Plains Junior High School serves 749 students in grades 6-8.
Solomon/Plains Junior High School serves 749 students in grades 6-8.
Wyoming Valley West Senior High School has a strong profile of teachers and students.
Wyoming Valley West Senior High School has a strong profile of teachers and students.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School serves 610 students in grades K-5.
Daniel J Flood Elementary School serves 610 students in grades K-5.
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The Freidman keeps kids fit

Kids in the borough are involved in youth sports through various organizations, including the Freidman Jewish Community Center. The Freidman Center invites people of all faiths and backgrounds to visit its fitness center, which includes facilities for multiple sports. The center also manages adult offers adult exercise programs and summer day camps.

The Friedman Jewish Community Center provides many resources and programs for Edwardsville.
The Friedman Jewish Community Center provides many resources and programs for Edwardsville.
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  • JM

    Jackeline Maldonado Suarez

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    eXp NEPA

    (272) 335-5848

    4 Total Sales

    1 in Edwardsville

    $186,500 Price

    Jackeline Maldonado Suarez
  • Alfred Clemonts

    Alfred Clemonts

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    Classic Properties - Mountaintop

    (570) 667-6178

    161 Total Sales

    5 in Edwardsville

    $83K - $185K Price Range

    Alfred Clemonts
  • Jacob Chesonis

    Jacob Chesonis

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    RPA Real Estate

    (570) 667-6309

    13 Total Sales

    1 in Edwardsville

    $179,500 Price

    Jacob Chesonis
  • Shannon Sweitzer

    Shannon Sweitzer

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    Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown

    (570) 747-4818

    213 Total Sales

    3 in Edwardsville

    $127K - $315K Price Range

    Shannon Sweitzer

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    Cathy Tkaczyk

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    Classic Properties Back Mountain

    (272) 808-1865

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Edwardsville

    $150,000 Price

    Cathy Tkaczyk
  • Kevin Smith

    Kevin Smith

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    Classic Properties Back Mountain

    (570) 572-5407

    128 Total Sales

    2 in Edwardsville

    $95K - $148K Price Range

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