$262,568Average Value$146Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Live a suburban lifestyle in the historic Shavertown
With Toby Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, flowing through the communnity, Shavertown is a picturesque residential area sitting in the foothills of the Back Mountain. Named after the early settler who had purchased this land, Philip Shaver, this community, with shops and restaurants all around, has developed into a convenient place to call home in Kingston Township. “Shavertown is higher up in the mountains; it’s more rural and has bigger homes with large lots. The good school district also adds to the price and value of the homes,” says David Rubbico, associate broker at Realty World Rubbico Real Estate, Inc. with over 15 years of experience.
Charming Craftsman homes by the mountains
With verdant woodlands and montane peaks as a scenic backdrop, Shavertown homes are tucked between the Back Mountain and the valley. Properties are built with Colonial Revival, Foursquare, ranch-style and Tudor Revival architecture. A single-family home around 1,500 square feet may be priced between $200,000 and $250,000; bigger residences around 2,500 square feet with four or five bedrooms are typically listed for about $350,000. The area also has several new properties priced close to $550,000. “The homes here have character and charm,” says Noah Doncses, a local agent at Cobblestone Real Estate LLC who has expert knowledge of Northeastern Pennsylvania. “These Craftsman homes are 100 years old, and they were made with different construction practices, which is why they last. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
This split level home in Shavertown sits high on a hill lined with beautiful stone walls.
Shavertown is part of the gateway to the Back Mountain area outside of Wilks-Barre.
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High-performance schools at Dallas School District
“A primary reason potential home buyers move to Shavertown is for the schools,” Rubbico Jr. says. Young learners can begin schooling at Wycallis Primary Center, which scores an A-minus rating from Niche. Dallas Intermediate School has a B-plus rating, and Dallas Middle School gets a B. Dallas High, with a B-plus score, has a 97 percent graduation rate while offering 31 extra-curricular activities and 25 sports programs to students.
With an overall rating of A, Wycallis Elementary School gives students an edge in Dallas.
Top rated with an overall A on Niche, Wycallis Elementary School, is the beacon in Dallas.
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State park in Kingston Township
Children can play in the playground or have a basketball game at Kingston Township Park and at Back Mountain Recreation. The 1,035-acre Frances Slocum State Park is a popular outdoor destination for walking or biking the trails, bird watching and camping. People can also kayak or fish on the horseshoe-shaped Frances Slocum Lake. In the winter, many families go to the mountains and hit the slopes.
Children can play at the large updated playground at Kingston Township Park in Shavertown.
Toddlers love the equipment at Kingston Township Park in Shavertown.
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Highly recommended neighborhood restaurants
Residents go to the City Market & Café for hot food and groceries. Back Mountain Shopping Center has Gerrity’s Ace Hardware and Dollar General, along with several local businesses and restaurants. Retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Wegmans are located in Wilkes-Barre, which is about 10 miles southeast of Shavertown. Across the street from Target, the Wyoming Valley Mall has Macy’s and popular brands such as H&M and Foot Locker. KB's Coffee House, a local fixture, is a popular breakfast spot with dishes like coffee-infused pancake stacks and apple cinnamon Belgium waffles. The Farmstand is a cozy café known for coconut cream pies and house brews.
Local students gather at The Farmstand in Shavertown for a nice coffee date.
Eat, drink and chat outside at The Farmstand in Shavertown.
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Local festivities in nearby cities
The city of Wilkes-Barre hosts community events such as the Veterans Day parade, Oktoberfest for Halloween celebrations, and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Residents come to the Public Square to celebrate the community and its cultural heritage with food, games and live music. Other fairs nearby include the Pittston Tomato Festival and the La Festa Italiana festivity in Scranton. The Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino and Hotel is another entertainment attraction for gaming and live racing.
Trips to the metropolis
The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) has bus stops throughout the county for the public. However, not all areas have a convenient shuttle stop. Many hospitals, including the Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, are located within 10 to 15 miles of the neighborhood. Shavertown is also a convenient access point for traveling to nearby cities. State Route 476 leads to Philadelphia, and Interstate 80 provides an easy commute into New York; both routes are about a 150-mile drive. For travels by air, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 16 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Dallas Boro Park
Kenneth A. Young Memorial Park
Dallas Township Park
Kingston Township Park
Frances Slocum Picnic Area
Jackson Township Recreation Park
Transit
Airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
28 min drive
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.18 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
9/23/2019Niche Review
Shavertown is a great, quiet town for families with a terrific public and private school districts nearby. It is quite rural but is only 15 minutes outside of Wilkes-Barre where one can find shopping, job opportunities and 2 great local colleges. Shavertown is a very safe and good for young children. However, there is not a lot to do for older children and teens but otherwise great small town.
3.0Current Resident
4/22/2017Niche Review
Shavertown..... so I cannot say there is anything particularly bad with this town, but I cannot say there is anything great about it either. There is really nothing to do here being a high school teenager. Most of our nights are spent sitting around in a Sheetz parking lot or eating pizza at Angelo's, or both.... Everyone here loves to vape not sure why. The schooling at Dallas is academically great. It is also a very safe town, but that is probably mostly due to the fact that there really is not much to do besides eat. But the food around here is GREAT.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shavertown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shavertown, PA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Shavertown, PA over the last 12 months is $241,135, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 2-bedroom home in the Back Mountain! Features an updated full bath, newer roof, central AC, and beautiful hardwood floors. Incredibly priced with tons of potential -- just needs a little TLC to make it shine. Don't miss this great value!
Come experience the Charm of this 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home with original woodwork and hardwood floors. Perfect for Family living, it boasts a spacious yard, Patio for Entertaining, Garage, and plenty of Parking with Storage everywhere. Great home for a family or a growing family to be. Don't let this Back Mountain Gem Slip away!!!
100 x 151 lot on South Pioneer Ave, public water, sewer, gas and electric available. Subject to 1/2(7.5' of a 15'wide easement in common with Lot 2 for public utilities and sanitary sewer lines for lot 1.
Shavertown Apartment! 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2nd floor apartment. Water, sewer and garbage included. Wrap around deck, balcony off of master suite, freshly painted, washer/dryer hookup, close to buses and public transportation.
Tracy McDermottMcDermott & McDermott Real Estate, Inc.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,247
Median Age
47
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,025
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,618
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.6%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
68.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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