Georgetown Homes for Sale

Georgetown in Hanover Township, Luzerne County, is a neighborhood situated between the Susquehanna River and Interstate 81. The downtown area, located along the river’s southern bank, is surrounded by quiet residential neighborhoods and flanked by Wilkes University and King’s College. The community features colonial-style row homes, duplexes, and single-family homes from the early 20th century, with more contemporary homes on larger lots toward the outskirts. Georgetown's streets are laid out in a grid pattern ending in cul-de-sacs. The Wilkes-Barre Area School District serves the neighborhood with several elementary schools and a middle school, while high school students attend the newly built Wilkes-Barre Area High School in nearby Plains Township, which offers specialized academy programs. Georgetown boasts numerous parks with playgrounds, ball fields, and courts, including Coal Street Park with its Toyota SportsPlex for ice skating. Public Square Park in downtown also offers outdoor ice skating in winter. The Mohegan Sun Arena hosts Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey games, adding to the local attractions. During warmer months, residents enjoy the Rockin’ The River concert series and activities at Nesbitt Park and Kirby Park, which host annual events like the Cherry Blossom Festival and Independence Day celebrations. Shopping centers with supermarkets and big box stores are located along the city’s edges, while the city center features locally owned businesses, offices, and venues such as the historic F.M. Kirby Center and Franklin’s grill and bar. Georgetown's proximity to I-81 enhances its connectivity and appeal.