Sit back and relax in the small borough of Saint Lawrence. The calm and leafy atmosphere is what draws people to settle down in this little town. John Gross, owner of John Gross Real Estate, moved to Saint Lawrence when he got married and has been selling homes there for more than 50 years. He says, “Saint Lawrence is a comfortable place to live. It’s a peaceful town with not a lot going on, but that’s what locals like about it.”
A majority of Saint Lawrence is made up of single-family homes. Many of them were built between 1960 and 1980. They include a mix of ranch-style, split-level and colonial-style houses, selling for around $250,000 to $300,000. The borough, which was established in 1927, has several homes from the same time period and earlier. They were built between the late 1800s and 1920s, featuring colonial and Victorian-style architecture, serving as a reminder of the town’s beginnings. For around $250,000, you can marvel at the beauty of your home’s historic exterior while enjoying interior renovations with modern amenities. If you prefer a newer home, the south side of town features several 3-bedroom/3-bathroom townhouses built in the 1990s, which sell for around $230,000 to $250,000.
Students in Saint Lawrence are served by the Exeter School District, attending Jacksonwald Elementary, Exeter Township Junior High and Exeter Township High Schools, all of which have a B- to B+ rating from Niche.
Kids can have fun on the playground at Jacksonwald Park, a small space on a hill, which also has a basketball and tennis court. Happy Landings presents a larger green space with several sports facilities and a wide-open field offering beautiful views of the nearby mountains. One of those mountains is Mount Penn, where you can drive three miles up to The Pagoda, providing views of the City of Reading and surrounding areas, including the peaceful and laid-back borough of Saint Lawrence.
When you want to shop and dine, head to the west side of town near the Borough of Mount Penn. You can get some of your everyday needs at Dollar General and Rite Aid in the Antietam Plaza. There are also a few restaurants in Saint Lawrence to choose from. Start your morning at Mount Penn Family Restaurant for a classic American breakfast You can munch on a cheesesteak, pizza and other Italian dishes at Sophia’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. Or grab a drink and chow down on some pub grub at Liberty Tap Room, known for its famous crab pretzel. For even more shopping and dining options, you’ll find several restaurants and big retailers like Target and Walmart just a couple miles away in Exeter Township.
Melanie Hughes
Crescent Real Estate
(717) 420-8166
73 Total Sales
2 in Saint Lawrence
$160K - $275K Price Range
Nada Laguna
EveryHome Realtors
(570) 968-8076
280 Total Sales
1 in Saint Lawrence
$190,000 Price
Josh Hess
RE/MAX Of Reading
(484) 878-3399
76 Total Sales
3 in Saint Lawrence
$250K - $360K Price Range
Parker Wolfe
Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
(717) 925-3121
149 Total Sales
2 in Saint Lawrence
$240K - $305K Price Range
Greg Herb
Herb Real Estate, Inc.
(484) 755-3824
98 Total Sales
1 in Saint Lawrence
$227,500 Price
Taj Simmons
EXP Realty, LLC
(484) 755-3889
152 Total Sales
2 in Saint Lawrence
$226K - $255K Price Range
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