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Homes & Real Estate

Populated with trees, and floral accents, the quiet, safe and friendly neighborhoods of the Susquehanna Valley have much to offer. Current residents are fortunate to have access to excellent healthcare, beautiful parks, superior higher education, annual festivities, rich culture, convenient shopping and delicious dining right at their fingertips.

For residents not wanting to buy just yet, many rental options exist. There are plenty of apartments to lease, charging affordable monthly rent that can average anywhere from about $375 to $650. Looking for something a bit larger? Condo rentals run the gamut from costing $650 to about $1,200 per month. Homes in the area are available to rent for approximately $700 to $1,000 monthly. Townhome rentals can range from roughly $725 to $1,100 a month.

Looking to buy? Home prices cover a wide scope of styles. New developments offer move-in ready residences with attractive modern features. A number of new construction neighborhoods are going up in the Valley. Currently, existing homes are in higher demand in the area. Buyers are able to add their own individuality and flair to these homes by decorating or remodeling them to fit specific tastes. Older homes also exude charm and tradition.

House hunters have a wealth of options when it comes to price. Homes can range from over $1million for custom, lavish homes to less than $100,000; however, the average price varies by county. The average selling price for a home in Northumberland County is about $91,000. Snyder County prices average close to $142,000. Montour County reaches about $156,000 while Union County comes in at about $186,000. Throughout the Valley, condo purchase prices average around $153,000 and townhouses average in at $117,000.

The housing market remains steady in Central Pennsylvania and interest rates for mortgages are currently quite appealing, varying anywhere from 6.3 percent to 6.8 percent.

The lumber industry is a major presence in the Valley. Modular homebuilders have taken advantage of this and, in turn, have created a prospering manufacturing business. Despite the fact that these manufacturers are located in the Valley, many of the homes they construct do not end up in this area. Instead, they are shipped off all over the country to be grounded elsewhere.

The lumber industry is one of the largest employers in Snyder County with companies such as Wood-Mode Inc., Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. and Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc., as well as modular homemaker Apex Homes Inc.