Luzerne Township has community ties in a rural Pennsylvania setting
Alongside the winding Monongahela River about 45 miles south of Pittsburgh is the township of Luzerne. Containing vast farmland and dense forests, Luzerne is a quiet, rural region with a modest population of just about 5,600 residents on the western edge of Fayette County. "It’s very nice and it’s quiet," says local Realtor Jamie Santore of Tri County Realty Associates, who has sold over 100 homes throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. "Having kids there is nice because you know the whole area. Everybody knows everybody there."
Split-level designs in Luzerne Township provide versatile living for growing families.
Wildlife and locals live in close proximity throughout Luzerne Township’s scenic hills.
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Ranch-styles, cottages and Tudors dot the hilly countryside
Ranch-styles are common throughout Luzerne, though there are also cottages and Tudor homes, particularly in the more remote sections of the township. Older single-story homes typically price between $75,000 to $200,000 while newer, 1,500-square-foot builds can top out closer to $300,000. The housing market is relatively competitive in Luzerne, though some homes may take several months to sell. "If it’s priced where it should be, it could go within a month or maybe two months, but some homes can sit for a while," Santore says.
Charming cottages are scattered across Luzerne Township’s rolling landscape.
Brick ranch-style homes in Luzerne Township often list between $150K and $300K.
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Strong athletics and extracurriculars at Brownsville Area schools
Students in Luzerne are served by the Brownsville Area School District. Brownsville Area Elementary and Middle schools both earn overall C-minus grades from Niche. Teenagers can go to the C-rated Brownsville Area High School, which offers a strong athletics program along with numerous clubs and organizations such as FBLA and a debate team.
Brownsville Area Elementary School serves Luzerne Township families with care.
Brownsville Area Middle School welcomes Luzerne Township students daily.
Brownsville Area High School offers academics and athletics for Luzerne Township teens.
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Outdoor play and Bigfoot Day at area parks
Redstone Park features athletic fields and playground equipment on the township's east side. Locals can also travel north into Hiller and visit the duck pond at Patsy Hillman Park. The park hosts the annual Bigfoot Day, when residents dress up as sasquatches and share stories about Bigfoot and UFO encounters while enjoying food and drinks from local vendors.
Relax under covered seating at Redstone Park near Luzerne Township.
Enjoy the lake views at Patsy Hillman Park near Luzerne Township.
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Local diners, convenience stores and drive-in movies draw residents
Locals often travel 8 miles north to pick up fresh groceries from Walmart Supercenter off Highway 40. Penncraft Market is a staple for Luzerne locals. A convenience store, bakery and deli under one single roof, the roadside market is a hot spot for residents to purchase prepared food or order specialty cakes and sandwich platters. Fat Angelo's is a local pizza chain with locations throughout Western Pennsylvania. Route 40 Classic Diner is another hot spot serving burgers and fries.
A stone's throw from the diner, Brownsville Drive-In is one of Luzerne's top attractions. Without an indoor movie theater in the township's vicinity, locals flock to the drive-in to catch the latest blockbuster flicks while munching on foods from the concession stand.
Route 40 Diner serves Luzerne Township residents classic meals in a retro setting.
Stock up on essentials at Penncraft Market, a Luzerne Township grocery favorite.
Walmart in West Brownsville offers Luzerne Township residents convenient shopping.
Visitors can catch the latest movies at Brownsville Drive-In near Luzerne Township.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike and light traffic benefit commuters
Located 44 miles south of Pittsburgh, Luzerne residents can enjoy easy drives through the township's traffic-free landscape. The Pennsylvania Turnpike runs directly through the region's northside, giving locals a straight shot to the city for a day trip.
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