Why Live in West Mountain
West Mountain, a rural mountain neighborhood outside Scranton, offers a serene living environment with homes surrounded by trees, providing residents with privacy while being just 4 miles from downtown Scranton. The area features a mix of raised ranch styles and new traditional homes with colonial influences, built in the late 20th century and early 2000s, as well as mid-20th-century minimal traditional homes near McDade Park. Residents enjoy manicured lawns with mountain views and the seasonal changing of leaves. Local attractions include McDade Park, which offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a children's fishing pond, and the Boundless Playground, as well as the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour and the Anthracite Heritage Museum. Fawnwood Golf Complex provides a mini golf course and driving range. Dining options include Rich’s Restaurant and Black Cat Bakery, with additional choices in Scranton and Clarks Summit, such as the State Street Grill. Shopping is convenient with Viewmont Mall 5 miles away and The Fresh Grocer less than 1 mile from town. Interstate 476 runs through the neighborhood, facilitating access to the rest of Pennsylvania, and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) offers bus routes and shared ride services. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is about 8 miles away. Students attend Scranton School District.
Home Trends in West Mountain, PA
On average, homes in West Mountain, Scranton sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in West Mountain, Scranton over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$211,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$240,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%