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Coal mining town turned cozy borough
Once an industrial coal mining town in the early 1900s, Jermyn is now a quaint residential borough situated between Carbondale and Scranton in Lackawanna County. Also known as the “Birthplace of First Aid” in America, this neighborhood celebrates and remembers its influential history through community events and the Jermyn Historical Society. Residents here can enjoy local restaurants like the Windsor Inn, which has serving diners for more than 40 years. For natural scenic views and outdoor recreation, locals can find hiking trails and lake swimming at nearby Aylesworth Park. Students in the area can attend public academic institutions within the Lakeland School District, rated C by Niche.
Traditional homes with 20th-century foundations
Most homes in this neighborhood can be found on gridded residential streets just off Washington Avenue. “There’s a lot of traditional-style homes in Jermyn – many older homes still have stacked stone foundations, but you also see lots of renovation happening,” says Colin Striefsky, a RE/MAX real estate agent and area native. Also common in the neighborhood are American Foursquares and farmhouse-style architecture; many residences feature front porches, bay windows and colorful facades. Homes range from about $100,000 to $280,000, with a median price of $170,000.
Quiet streets, large lots and variety of housing styles in Jermyn, PA.
American four square style homes are ever popular in Jermyn, PA.
A large split level style house in Jermyn, PA.
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STEM programs offered at Lakeland Junior/Senior High School
Students can attend public schools within the Lakeland School District. Younger students might go to Lake Elementary School, which serves Kindergarten through 6th grade and is split into two academic campuses: Mayfield and Scott, rated C and C-plus, respectively. For grades seven through 12, students can attend C-plus-rated Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, which offers 10 Advanced Placement courses and STEM programs that include biomedical science, engineering and computer science curriculums.
Lakeland JR/Sr High School in Scott Township, PA is ranked 328th within Pennsylvania.
The football field where Lakeland JR/Sr High School Chiefs play in Scott Township, PA .
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Nearby Aylesworth Park and Creek Lake
The Rippy Callahan Recreational Park, located on Lincoln Avenue, is home to the Jermyn Little League baseball fields and also offers a playground and basketball court for residents to enjoy. Less than a mile outside the neighborhood is Aylesworth Park, which spans more than 250 acres and features a pavilion complex, a fully equipped playground and numerous trails for hiking and biking. Park-goers can also enjoy a free beach and swimming area at the four-acre Aylesworth Creek Lake, which is also stocked twice a year for fishing
The Little League Field at Rippy Callahan Recreational Park in Jermyn, PA.
Kids play at Rippy Callahan Recreational Park in Jermyn, PA.
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Homemade menu options at Wayne's Family Diner
Established in 1978, the Windsor Inn has been serving customers for more than 40 years; diners can browse a menu that lists classic American eats, Italian favorites and award-winning hot wings. For a local breakfast and lunch spot, residents can go to Wayne’s Family Diner on Washington Avenue and enjoy homemade dishes such as rice pudding and sausage. Grocery shopping can be done in the neighboring Mayfield borough at Big Chief Market, located less than one mile north of Jermyn. The local Dollar General also offers basic grocery needs alongside bargain retail items and household goods.
Lunch at Wayne's Family Diner in Jermyn, PA.
Washington Ave is the main retail street in Jermyn, PA.
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RiverView Winery offers scenic views
At Jermyn’s RiverView Winery, residents can take in scenic views of the Lackawanna River and Heritage Trail while enjoying local wines. The winery offers customers a dog-friendly venue with an outdoor seating area; guests are allowed to bring their own food or order delivery. RiverView also hosts community celebrations like Jermyn Fest, which features live music, local vendors and food trucks. Residents can also reserve the winery’s venue for events, including fundraisers and private gatherings.
A new addition to Jermyn, PA's retail mix is the River View Winery.
A selection of locally produced wines at the River View Winery in Jermyn, PA.
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Easy access to U.S. Rout 6 and Scranton Carbondale Highway
Although most residential streets have sidewalks, the area is still generally considered car dependent. Public transit is provided by the County of Lackawanna Transit System, which operates a fixed bus route between Scranton and Carbondale with multiple stops in Jermyn. The neighborhood is also convenient to two thoroughfares: the Scranton Carbondale Highway to the west and U.S. Route 6 to the east. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is approximately 21 miles south and accessible using U.S. Route 6 and feeding into Interstate 81.
The "Birthplace of First Aid" in America
When settlers first came to the Jermyn area in the early to mid-1800s, they found that the land was full of anthracite, a valuable type of coal, and began to develop mine shafts. Toward the end of the 19th century, Jermyn became known as the “Birthplace of First Aid” in America: “A lot of injured coal workers weren’t able to get immediate care, and their fellow miners weren’t trained on how to medically help them - that’s when Jermyn realized they needed to teach workers emergency care,” Striefsky says. In 1899, the Jermyn Coal Colliery attended America’s foremost first aid class instructed by Dr. Matthew Shields, which then sparked improved workplace safety standards and training across the country.
Jermyn, PA is known as the birthplace of first aid after it suffered a terrible fire.
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On average, homes in Jermyn, PA sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Jermyn, PA over the last 12 months is $208,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Currently there are no utilities within the vacant land. Utilities are available in the borough to be brought to property.Property sits between Route 6, Franklin and Roosevelt Streets within 3 boroughs. There are 3 parcels being sold together totaling 4.56 acres.
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