Sugar Notch is a quaint area in the Pocono Mountains with older homes and quick interstate access. Located in Luzerne County, which was founded in 1786, the area has agricultural roots that are still evident today. In the 1800s and 1900s, anthracite coal mining became a major industry for the county. By the 2000s, most of the mines had closed and the population declined. Over the past 25 years, Luzerne County’s population has begun to rise with the development of new job opportunities. Just north of the neighborhood, there’s a large industrial park with warehouses for companies like Adidas, Gatorade and Chewy. Today, Sugar Notch maintains its aged appeal while staying connected to changing cities like Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
National-style homes starting in the $100,000s
Homebuyers can find National-style homes and stick houses from the early 1900s, as well as midcentury ranch-styles. Owners with homes along Main Street mostly rely on street or alley parking, while other houses in the neighborhood may have driveways and garages. Homes infrequently go for sale, staying on the market for just an average of 10 days, and typically sell for $100,000 to $250,000.
National Style homes in Sugar Notch are some of the larger homes available.
Affordable duplexes mix with single family homes along Main Street in Surgar Notch.
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Commuting on I-81
Commuters can take Interstate 81 north 25 miles to Scranton. Along Main Street, the Sugar Notch Park N Ride has a stop for Luzerne County Transportation Authority bus line 13, which runs to Wilkes-Barre. The closest hospital, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, is 5 miles north and Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 15 miles north.
Neighborhood playground, nearby State Game Lands
Sugar Notch has a playground along Broadhead Avenue. The Sugar Notch Trail System offers the 3-mile Ridgetop Trail and the nearly 1-mile Jacqueline Munro Trail. Outside the neighborhood, the Rt 29 Sports Complex has several soccer fields. State Game Lands Number 207 is just south and offers hunting and fishing opportunities.
Hikers and hunters wear orange for safety at State Game Lands 207.
Neighborhood kids gather at Broadhead Avenue Playground.
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Local dining along Main Street
Locals can get pies at Derff’s Pizza and Top Notch Pizza, while the Sasquatch Inn has pub fare and karaoke on Saturday nights. Groceries are available at Weis Markets, 5 miles west in Nanticoke.
Derff's Pizza serves delicious pies to the Sugar Notch community.
Austies Restaurant in next door Warriot Run serves a great breakfast.
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Children attend Hanover Area School District
Students may start at Hanover Green Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, for kindergarten and first grade, before going to Lee Park Elementary, which receives a C, for second and third grade. Fourth through sixth graders may attend Hanover Area Memorial Elementary, which also has a C, before transitioning to Hanover Area Junior/Senior High, which gets a C-plus. Hanover Area School District offers a virtual academy program that allows students to take classes remotely. Luzerne County Community College’s campus is miles west in Nanticoke.
Hanover Green Elementary School receives an overall B- grade from niche.com.
Hanover Area Memorial Elementary School is part of the Hanover Area School District.
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Annual events around Luzerne County
In September, The Luzerne County Fair celebrates the area’s agricultural roots with livestock judging, pig racing and informative exhibits. The five-day event also features fair staples like amusement rides, food vendors and live music. Other events in the county include Rockin' the River, a free concert series at Millennium Circle in Wilkes-Barre, and a Farmers Market every Thursday from June to November.
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On average, homes in Sugar Notch, PA sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sugar Notch, PA over the last 12 months is $89,400, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Value Add 2 Unit on the Main St in Sugar Notch. 793 is a 3 bed 1 bath and 795 is a 5 bed 1 bath. Off street parking for 2 cars large deck and porch area. No Inside pics/tentants did not allow. Needs Work!Rents are below market value tenants are on mth/mth . Owner only pay sewer. Evening showings preferred. Sold as is. Owner says SELL ! Bring All offers! Schedule through showingtime.
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