Falls, PA Houses for Sale

Falls features a rural setting west of Scranton, characterized by its lack of traffic lights and small population of around 2,000 residents. The community's name originates from Buttermilk Falls, which historically powered mills before transitioning to an agricultural economy. Homes in Falls are spread out on a rural landscape, with gravel driveways and dirt roads leading to ranch homes, split-levels, and Colonial Revivals. Properties often feature woods, farms, and acre-plus lots, with century-old homes clustered closer together along Buttermilk Road in the Mill City area. Falls has a low crime risk area, safer than the national average. The neighborhood is connected by state highways, with Interstate 81 accessible in nearby Clarks Summit, making the 10-mile drive to Scranton about 20 minutes. Falls borders the Susquehanna River, offering boating and fishing opportunities, while Lake Winola provides a public ramp for powerboats, canoes, and kayaks. The Water Carnival in August invites boaters to decorate their vessels for a lake parade. Hikers can explore Peck Natural Area's old-growth pine forest trails. Local features include Endless Mountains Vineyards, Mountain Meads Co., and Mill City Dairy Bar, which has been serving homemade ice cream since the '60s. Marty’s Market offers produce and groceries just north of Falls, and residents are 5 miles from Clarks Summit and Tunkhannock for additional shopping options.