Shamokin, PA Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Shamokin, Pennsylvania, is a small city in central Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region, currently undergoing a transformation. With a population of nearly 7,000 residents as of 2020, Shamokin offers a relatively affordable cost of living and home prices significantly lower than state and national averages. The city’s Department of Community and Economic Development is actively working to improve the quality of life through local programs and initiatives, including the establishment of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in 2013. Housing in Shamokin primarily consists of historic homes, including row houses, Cape Cods, and Victorian-style properties, many of which are fixer-uppers. Students are served by the Shamokin Area School District. Recreational options include the Claude Kehler Community Park, neighborhood playgrounds, and the Strausser Shroyer Memorial Swimming Pool. The Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area features off-roading trails for ATVs, full-sized vehicles, and dirt bikes. Commercial amenities are concentrated around Market Street and Independence Street, offering grocery stores, convenience items, local restaurants, and nightlife spots like Heritage Restaurant & Pub and Covered Bridge Brewhaus. Transportation options include Pennsylvania Route 61, the Lower Anthracite Transit System, and the commercial Shamokin Valley Railroad. Harrisburg International Airport is approximately 70 miles away, providing access to air travel.