TEAM LONGENECKER’S NEWEST LISTING AT 17 EAST HILL STREET, JONESTOWN PA
Make Yourself at Home…
This charming 2-story home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with over 2,000 square feet of living space. The main entrance opens up to the oversized living room. As you continue through the home you will enter the dining room with access to the kitchen. Completing the first floor is the large sunroom with tons of natural light and access to the rear deck. This space also includes the first floor full bathroom and laundry and has it’s own mini split system for heating and air conditioning.
Upstairs you will find 3 hall-entered bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main bedroom features a mini split system for an additional heat source and air conditioning.
The home has been in the family since it was built and offers a quiet location and mature tree lined street.
The Community…
The home is located in Jonestown within walking distance of the elementary school, park and downtown area. Jonestown is a borough in northern Lebanon County with a population around 1,900 people covering a total area of .6 square miles. This is just a small piece of the county which encompasses 362 square miles and has a total population of 130,000.
In downtown Jonestown you will find a coffee shop, Swatara Coffee also providing sandwiches and sweet treats. Or check out Pizza Town for Italian food or May’s Wok for Chinese. The Jonestown area is home to some major industrial businesses like Sherwin Williams, Ingram Micro, Farmer’s Pride and Swift Trucking.
Lebanon County is centrally located in Pennsylvania allowing easy access to Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Reading and just 72 miles northwest of Philadelphia. With the home’s location, it provides an easy 10-minute commute to Fort Indiantown Gap, the headquarters for the PA Army and Air National Guard. It alsa has quick access to routes 78 and 22 for commuting to Harrisburg and Allentown.
The historic Downtown of Lebanon is about 7 miles and a 15-minute drive from the home. The downtown is filled with beautiful architecture and history and is home to multiple restaurants and coffee shops. The Lebanon Valley itself is home to many other quaint small towns including Annville, Mt. Gretna, Myerstown, and Cornwall. All together these spots showcase cafes, breweries, shops, culture and heritage and are all great walkable communities.
Also be sure to check out our many local farm markets providing fresh produce and goodies. To discover everything there is to know about our local communities check out Visit Lebanon Valley.
Outdoor Recreation…
The Lebanon Valley offers many amenities especially the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and farmland.
The George H. Kaufman Jonestown Community park offers a number of amenities. There is a large playground, 3 baseball fields, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court and a long walking trail. There are also multiple structures that can be utilized for events including a band shell, concession stand and pavilion. Swatara State Park is about 8 miles north of the house and features 3,520 acres of outdoor recreation including 18.2 miles of hiking trails and several access points to Swatara Creek for canoeing, kayaking or fishing.
Within Lebanon County there is also, Coleman Memorial Park on the North Side of the downtown with over 99-acres of green space and Stoever’s Dam Park in the Northeast section of the city offering 153 acres for camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Another great spot for outdoor recreation is the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. This is a national recreation trail that runs throughout the county and connects to trails in surrounding counties. It is a great spot for walking or riding bike.
School District…
Jonestown is a part of Northern Lebanon School District. This district consists of 4 elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and virtual academy. Overall, the district has a student population of around 2,600 students and around 400 teachers and staff. With a focus on “Kids First” the Northern Lebanon community and staff work to create many great opportunities for students to cherish and remember. Northern Lebanon School District is home to the Vikings.
How to Make this Home Yours…
Overall, this charming home is a must see! The home is priced at $205,000 and is now under contract. Contact Our team at 717-450-7090 we would love to help you find a home that is a perfect fit for what you are looking for!