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Green lawns beside the Susquehanna
Exeter, a borough north of Wilkes-Barre, PA, is bordered by the Susquehanna River on the south and east, and by a line of hills to the northwest. Two-lane streets are laid out in small grids heading northwest of Wyoming Avenue, the main thoroughfare. There are some sidewalks along Wyoming Avenue and Schooley Avenue, but on others, grassy lawns intersect with unmarked two-lane roads. Locals can find some amenities in Exeter, and can also rely on nearby Wilkes-Barre for entertainment, shopping and hospitals.
Finding your home in Exeter
Buyers looking into Exeter may find homes in a range between $100,000 and $350,000, with a few outliers. The median price is closer to $200,000; at that price, one might find a two-story Foursquare residence or a two-bedroom ranch-style house. The borough has many ranch, split-level and farmhouse designs with garages along the alleys. Along Donna’s Way, many homes were built in 1990 or later, with colonial-inspired elements, four or more bedrooms and two-car garages facing the street. These are valued at around $350,000 or above.
If a modern home is what your interested in, Exeter, PA, has new Colonial-style homes too.
A residential street of mid-century Colonial-style homes in the Exeter, PA area.
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Wyoming Area Public Schools serve Exeter youth
Students in Exeter can attend the Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, rated a B on Niche. The Wyoming Area Primary Center, which serves first through third-grade students, earns a C-plus. The Wyoming Area Intermediate Center, for grades four through six, gets a C. The Wyoming Area Secondary Center gets a C-plus and offers its students sports such as football, hockey and tennis. The Luzerne County Community College in Pittston is about a 2-mile drive from Exeter; it has courses in phlebotomy and pharmacy tech.
Commuting via bus in Exeter
Residents of Exeter can use the Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) buses to go from Exeter to West Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. The LCTA bus makes its first stop just before 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and runs until around 6:00 p.m. On Saturdays, the bus runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “The buses are pretty much on time unless there’s some traffic accident,” says John Roberts, librarian at the Wyoming Free Library who uses the bus for his daily commute. The nearest major airport is the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, which is 5.5 miles east of Exeter. For hospital services, the nearest facility is Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, 6.5 miles west.
Groceries, pizza and the Susquehanna Brewing Company
Exeter locals can pick up last-minute snacks from Uni-Mart or the Family Dollar, and for groceries, they can drive or take an LCTA bus to The Fresh Grocer in West Pittston, less than 1 mile east of Exeter. Pizza lovers will find many choices along Wyoming Avenue; Sabatini’s Pizza, Pizza L’Oven and Januzzi’s Pizza and Subs are just a few. For drinks, Sabatini’s Bottle Shop & Bar offers a variety of beers on tap and carries more than 4,000 bottled beer varieties. The Susquehanna Brewing Company, about 3.5 miles south, serves their craft-brewed beers and hosts trivia nights on Wednesdays.
The tile-clad Gober's Deco Lounge is the Exeter local's spot for an after-work cold one.
Exeter's charming Carmen's Flowers & Balloon Works, on the business-laden Wyoming Ave.
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Picnics, golf and outdoor fun near Exeter
The borough of Exeter has a few parks for locals to enjoy. DeRoberto Memorial Park has a tall slide, swings and a climbing structure. The Senator Ralph J. Musto Nature Park, a wooded parcel of land at the corner of Donna’s Way and Silver Bell Drive, has a covered area where residents can picnic. Young people can join the Exeter Lions Little League, which meets at the Mike Chiampi Stadium on Cedar Street. There are also two golf courses: the Four Seasons Golf Course, which holds local golf tournaments, and the Fox Hill Country Club Golf Course, a member of the Golf Association of Philadelphia. The Frances Slocum State Park, about 6 miles north, offers opportunities for locals to snowshoe, hunt and mountain bike.
An aerial look-down view of the two ball fields at Mike Chiampi Stadium, Exeter, PA.
The inviting fairways and greens of Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter, as seen from above.
The Four Seasons Golf Club in Exeter, PA, is one of two golf courses in the neighborhood.
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Exeter events
Exeter hosts a Turkey Trot 5-kilometer run and a fun run around Thanksgiving. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre is about 7 miles southwest of Exeter. They host plays and concerts for all ages. The Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, just over 10 miles away, is home to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey team and a venue for events such as Monster Jam and the circus. There are also events like “tea and paint” and bi-monthly book discussions at the Wyoming Free Library, less than a half mile from Exeter. “We have a Christmas story time and a hot chocolate sip and paint for older kids planned for this weekend,” Roberts says. “Then we have a Lego build event coming up as well.”
Susquehanna flood risk may impact homeowners insurance rates
Homes located close to the Susquehanna River may be assessed as a moderate flood risk. The river does flood periodically, and this may be taken into account when homeowners insurance is calculated.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Judy Rice,
an experienced agent in this area.
On average, homes in Exeter, PA sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Exeter, PA over the last 12 months is $186,900, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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