Lowhill Township
Hunting for native game and trips to the Trexler Nature Preserve
On Game Preserve Road is the Lehigh Valley Zoo leading to the Trexler Nature Preserve, the biggest park in the county, offering several modes of relaxation and recreation. "Everyone loves the nature preserve; it's one of the best mountain biking areas. The zoo is within the preserve, and it's a quick outing to take the kids," says John Cummings, Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Cassidon Realty for five years. It is home to native bison and white-tailed deer, whom travelers will find wandering amid hikes on the mountainous trails, horseback riding and biking. In that same sphere, the township grants access to State Game Lands for ethical game hunting during the open season; "Hunting is pretty big around here, but fishing is even bigger," Cummings says.
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Welcome to the suburban countryside
Beechwood Street is a model for suburban living in the country reflecting late 90's and early 2000's Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and Neo Traditional architectural influences built with stone and two-car garages. Contemporary and custom country estates are found in The Manor community, situated on rolling hills and well-maintained lots. Down Claussville Road and Pennsylvania Route 100, white colonial homes and ranch-style houses provide sprawling acreage, usually with long driveways and a reasonable distance from neighbors. And, of course, there are traditional farmhouses, where locals live and work, tending to the land and providing locally grown produce and sustainable meats to the community. Prices may range from $280,000 for modest homes starting at 1,100 square feet to well over $800,000 for mansions hovering over 5,000 square feet.
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Northwestern Lehigh School District has an A minus in Academics, according to Niche
Parents can expect the kids to be a part of the Northwestern Lehigh School District, which provides a digital academy for flexible learning opportunities. Younger students may attend Northwestern Elementary or Weisenberg Elementary on Golden Key Road, with a B ranking according to Niche. Across town is Northwestern Lehigh Middle School, where Niche grades a B, and Northwestern Lehigh High School a B-plus. Students in both middle and high school will have the opportunity to be a part of a vast recreational department hosting football games at Tiger Stadium, as well as wrestling, cross country and even golf. The Lehigh Carbon Community College is east on Education Park Drive.
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Heading to Weathered Vineyards & Winery for events
Weis Market is in Schnecksville, about 5 miles away for essentials, and 12 miles southeast is the Lehigh Valley Mall for a shopping weekend. Weathered Vineyards & Winery invites locals with its Therapy Thursdays and wine tastings, where even doggies are welcome. Retriever Brewing is pouring up local stouts and lagers with an inviting outdoor space with food trucks to cozy by the fireplace and jam out to live music or play trivia with friends. "The local farms and wineries are really where you'll see a lot of local events happening and where people hang out," Cummings says. Leather Corner Post Bar & Grille is a long-standing watering hole where locals come for karaoke and burgers. Norma J's on Pennsylvania Route 309 is the place for comforting homestyle diner staples. Down the street is Grill Life Barbecue, smoking up smoked brisket and wings for a taste of the south.
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Movie nights at Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre
Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre on Shankweiler Road showcases vintage movies under the moon. The Weisenberg-Lowhill Township Historical Society is where residents can learn about the township's history and meet neighbors at craft events, farmers' markets and fundraising events.Heading to and from work via highways
State Highway 476 and State Highway 78 are the nearest arteries. Most people are either self-employed on their farm or heading to Upper Macungie for work, a hub for trucking and manufacturing industries. Lowhill Township is 4 miles from Health Center at Fogelsville and 17 miles from Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Loren Keim
Loren Keim
Century 21 Keim Realtors
(610) 831-4500
509 Total Sales
10 in Lowhill Township
$501K - $1.5M Price Range
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David Feinberg
David Feinberg
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Central - Center Valley
(484) 666-5877
159 Total Sales
1 in Lowhill Township
$500,000 Price
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Christopher Troxell
Christopher Troxell
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Allentown
(484) 666-3554
239 Total Sales
1 in Lowhill Township
$160,000 Price
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Betsey Wenger
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Betsey Wenger
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Real Estate
(610) 798-6405
59 Total Sales
1 in Lowhill Township
$650,000 Price
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Thomas McCabe
Thomas McCabe
Responds QuicklyThomas J McCabe Realty LLC
(267) 356-5927
58 Total Sales
1 in Lowhill Township
$407,500 Price
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Jennifer Schimmel
Jennifer Schimmel
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
(484) 666-3216
383 Total Sales
2 in Lowhill Township
$570K - $1.3M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Applewood Clubhouse
Trexler Nature Preserve
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Upper Macungie Park
Dog Park
Apple Park
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lowhill Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lowhill Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lowhill Township, Orefield sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lowhill Township, Orefield over the last 12 months is $440,555.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$440,555
Median Single Family Sale Price
$509,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
651
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,437
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,264
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,995
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,475
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,370
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.5%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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A rural community 60 miles away from the business of Philadelphia
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Allentown suburb with vast farmland, near multiple hiking destinations
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Slow living 10 miles from Allentown and booming with manufacturing industries
Washington Township
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