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Keystone College town and former factory town
Factoryville is a small borough in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, about 14 miles from Scranton. “It’s a charming little town and very affordable. It’s close to shopping, but it has a rural feel,” says Sarah Cremer, broker and owner of Bluestone Realty Group, LLC, who has sold several homes in the area. The borough earned its name from a textile factory that once operated in town. Today, it is home to Keystone College and about 1,000 residents. Cars are parked along the narrow, two-lane streets of downtown, which are flanked by raised sidewalks. There are few shops and restaurants in town, so locals can enjoy hiking and biking the nearby trails or drive into Scranton for city amenities.
A quiet housing market in Factoryville
Homes have recently sold from around $150,000 to $250,000, but only a few houses are on the market in Factoryville. “Inventory is low right now all over Lackawanna County. The market is just quieter than it was a year ago,” Cremer says. “Places in downtown Factoryville are mostly older. Some were built in the late 1800s, but outside of town, they were built mainly in the 60s or 70s, and they have bigger lots.” Along College Street, two-story Foursquare residences with large front porches face the sidewalks. In contrast, one might find more ranch and log cabin-style dwellings set back from the road along Lithia Valley Road and up Mathewson Terrace.
An example of a large Victorian style home in Factoryville, PA.
Houses along College Ave in Factoryville, PA.
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Lackawanna Trail Schools offer clubs and football
Students in Factoryville may attend Lackawanna Trail Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through sixth grade and earns a B-minus on Niche. Lackawanna Trail Junior-Senior High School serves seventh through 12th grade. Lackawanna Trail High has a strong football program and recently made the state playoffs. Students at the Junior-Senior High can also join clubs such as the Booster Club and the Drama Club, which puts together a spring play each year. Keystone College, a small private college offering over 40 undergraduate majors, is also in town. “Keystone is a big part of the community,” Cremer says.
Lackawanna Trail Junior/Senior High School in Factoryville, PA is home of the Lions.
Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center in Factoryville, PA has 44% of students proficient in math.
Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr High School in Factoryville, PA has a student/teacher ratio of 12-1.
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You’ll need a car (or plane) to get around
Locals who work outside of Factoryville are centrally located to commute to Scranton, 14 miles southeast, Tunkhannock, 10 miles west, and the Proctor & Gamble factory in Mehoopany, 18 miles west. Seaman’s Airport has an address in Factoryville, but it’s about 3 miles from downtown. It has a small hangar and runway, and pilots of single-engine planes can take off from there. For flights to major U.S. cities, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 25 miles away; from there, passengers can fly to Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The nearest hospital, Geisinger Community Medical Center, is 15 miles south, and there is a fire station with a rescue squad in Factoryville.
Bluebird Diner II or drive to Scranton
Factoryville has a few restaurants for residents to choose from. The Bluebird Diner II serves everything from patty melts to coconut shrimp and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week. Across the street from Keystone College is a Steak n Shake, a nationwide chain serving 1950s-inspired diner food. “Factoryville is also close to downtown Scranton, and it’s easy to get there,” Cremer says. The Viewmont Mall in Scranton is about 11 miles southeast, offering access to big-box stores and more restaurant options. There is no grocery store in town, but in Chinchilla, about 7 miles southeast, there is a Weis Markets grocery store and The Fresh Grocer.
The breakfast crowd at the Blue Bird Diner in Factoryville, PA.
Steak N Shake is on the campus of Keystone College in Factoryville, PA.
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Hiking and biking along trails
Native son and baseball legend Christy Mathewson’s star lives on in Factoryville. Aspiring baseball greats can practice pitching at Christy Mathewson Park, which has a baseball field and some playground equipment along Tunkhannock Creek. “Hiking and biking are popular; residents of Factoryville are close to many outdoor activities,” Cremer says. There are two popular trails near downtown: Trolley Trail, which offers chances for birding and biking, and Keystone College Trail, a 3-mile loop where hikers can bring their leashed dogs. Lackawanna State Park, centered around a nearly 200-acre lake, is about 5 miles east of town as well.
Taking a moment to walk the dog in Creekside Park in Factoryville, PA.
The Tunkhannock Creek brought industry to Factoryville, PA and now runs through town.
Practicing at Christy Matthewson Field at Keystone College in Factoryville, PA.
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Factoryville community events honor Christy Mathewson
Factoryville hosts an annual Christmas market in the park. Vendors set up stalls with handmade gifts and locally made food, and children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Each August, the borough holds Christy Mathewson Day, an event honoring the famous pitcher who was born in Factoryville and who attended Keystone College. There is a fun run as well as music and food.
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On average, homes in Factoryville, PA sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Factoryville, PA over the last 12 months is $313,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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