TEAM LONGENECKER’S NEWEST LISTING AT 126 S. 2nd STREET, LEBANON PA 17042
Make Yourself at Home…
This affordable home is located on a quiet one-way street. The large covered front porch welcomes you to the home. As you enter notice the living room filled with natural light and hardwood floors. Continuing through the first floor, find the large dining area also featuring hard wood floors. The nice sized kitchen opens to the back room with laundry, half bath and access to the rear yard.
Upstairs find 3 hall entered bedrooms with a full bathroom. A walk-up finished attic offers room for storage or an extension of living space.
Outside the rear of the home has a nice sized deck, rear yard and shed. Off street parking for 2 cars in the back alley is great for easy parking or winter emergency!
Home was well cared for over the years, new roof & gas furnace were recently installed.
The Community…
The home is located in the City of Lebanon and Lebanon County which are centrally located in Pennsylvania. This allows for easy access to Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Reading and more. Lebanon City itself has a population of around 26,000 people and covers a total area of 4.2 square miles.
The historic Downtown of Lebanon is just a short walk from the home. The downtown is filled with beautiful architecture and history. The walkable downtown is home to multiple restaurants and coffee shops. Also, make sure to stop by the Lebanon Farmers Market at 25 S. 8th Street and check out the many vendors inside. The market is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The Lebanon Valley itself is home to other quaint small towns including Annville, Mt. Gretna, Myerstown, and Jonestown. Altogether these spots showcase additional cafes, breweries, shops, culture, and heritage and are all great walkable communities.
Also be sure to check out our many local farm markets around the county providing fresh produce and goodies. To discover everything there is to know about our local communities check out Visit Lebanon Valley.
Many amenities are located in close proximity including a general store, grocery stores, and health care facilities.
Outdoor Recreation…
The Lebanon Valley offers many amenities especially the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and farmland. Outdoor recreation is a key factor in the quality of life in Lebanon County. Overall, local citizens can enjoy a wide range of activities. They can hike, cycle, boat, fish, hunt, camp, bird watch, ride horses and enjoy cultural and historic experiences. These activities are available in the over 42,000 acres of recreation land including state parks and game lands, a wildlife management area, the Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation and so much more.
Locally…
The Southeast Playground is just across the alley behind the home. This playground provides basketball courts, baseball fields and a tot playground on about 2.3 acres.
Coleman Memorial Park is located about 2 miles from the home but still within the city. The park features over 99 acres of green space. Once the home to Coleman Family Mansion the park now offers many recreational opportunities. It features three playgrounds, four tennis courts, and one basketball court. In addition, there are four baseball fields and a soccer field. The nature trail traverses 1.6 miles throughout the park. While enjoying the trees and nature keep an eye out for rare specimens of trees and shrubs planted by the Coleman Family. The park has multiple pavilions for rent and The Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater to enjoy music in the park or rent for events.
The Southwest Park is just a little over one mile from the home. It features baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields. A newly built playground has lots of options for kids of all ages to enjoy. There is also a restroom and the Optimist Building. The park sits on a little over 27 acres.
In the County…
Within Lebanon there is Stoever’s Dam Park in the northeast section of the city. This park offers 153 acres for camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, and hiking. A 23.5-acre lake centers the park and has a 1.5-mile trail that encircles it. The park is home to the Nature Barn, a 125-year-old barn featuring nature displays and in-house green house.
Next, the Swatara State Park is about 14 miles north of the house. This outdoor oasis features 3,520 acres of outdoor recreation. There are 18.2 miles of hiking trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding. There are also several access points to Swatara Creek for tubing, canoeing, kayaking, or fishing.
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, riding bike or horseback riding in some areas. The rebuilt trail is put together from two local railroads, The Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad and The Cornwall Railroad. Once completed this will be a 25-mile trail. There are multiple trail heads with one about a mile from the home accessing a nearly 18-mile section of active trails.
School District…
The home is in the City of Lebanon School District. This public-school district is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school and high school. Lebanon City School is home of The Cedars. The student population of Lebanon City School District is a little over 5,300.
How to Make this Home Yours…
Overall, this affordable city home provides a great opportunity to own a home for less than you can rent! The home is priced at $179,900. This home is SOLD! Call 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!
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