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Walkable community near downtown Easton
West Ward is a vibrant neighborhood where rowhomes, local businesses and community spaces sit along narrow, gridded streets. “There are about 10,000 people in one square mile,” says Tanya Ruiz, the Manager of the West Ward Community Initiative. “I moved here in 2020, and some neighbors have been here for 50 years. One of my key sellers was that the neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown.” Tucked alongside downtown Easton at the intersection of the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers, West Ward offers a walkable community about 55 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles west of New York City.
The West Ward neighborhood is minutes from historical downtown Easton.
Locals walk their dogs on the safe streets of West Ward near Easton.
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Homes reflect traditional Colonial Revival design
Homebuyers can find a variety of housing options in West Ward. Gridded streets feature a mix of single-family homes, rowhomes and semi-detached twin homes built around the early 1900s. Most homes embrace elements of Colonial Revival design with symmetrical facades, bay windows and small columned porticos or patios. “A lot of people will hang out on their porches,” Ruiz says. While several homes feature rear driveways or detached garages, street parking is common throughout the neighborhood. Prices range from about $130,000 for a two-bedroom twin to $375,000 for a six-bedroom single-family home.
Twin homes in West Ward offer comfortable front porches and nicely-sized interiors.
Colonial single family homes are sought after in West Ward offering generous interior space.
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Route 22 connects residents to I-78
West Ward is tucked alongside downtown Easton just south of Route 22 – also known as the Lehigh Valley Thruway. The thoroughfare connects to Interstate 78, which provides access to the rest of the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey, among other places. “There’s been an influx of commuters,” Ruiz says. The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority provides local bus service to the community and makes several stops along the neighborhood’s main streets.
Route 22 connects easily to Wood Avenue and North 13th Street in West Ward.
Take the Lanta bus from West Ward to the town of Easton and beyond.
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Kids attend the Easton Area School District
Children can walk to Paxinosa Elementary School, which earned a C from Niche. “It’s a community hub in the neighborhood,” Ruiz says. “The kids really seem to enjoy it, and they’re sponsored by Crayola so there are some great murals inside and outside of the school.” Older kids attend the C-plus-rated Easton Area Middle School and B-rated Easton Area High School. The high school offers three Career and Technical Education programs that students can complete for college credit. Teens may also attend high school online at the Easton Cyber Academy. College Hill is just north of West Ward and is home to Lafayette College, a private liberal arts school.
Paxinosa Elementary School serves West Ward grades K-5 with a C rating on Niche.com.
Easton Area High School excels in higher learning and athletics.
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Dine at local spots along Northampton Street
Cafés, restaurants, and bars line Northampton Street, which bisects West Ward and is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. “I could eat out in the neighborhood every day for weeks and not even go to the same place,” says Ruiz. Locals can enjoy lattes and bagels surrounded by greenery at Plants + Coffee or head to the mom-and-pop shop Noto’s Deli for classic sandwiches. Daddy’s Place is a casual Lebanese restaurant known for its homemade hummus and authentic kabobs. At Porters’ Pub, neighbors can sip microbrews and listen to live music long after sunset. Tucked below the commercial corridor are the brick buildings of the Northampton County Courthouse and Northampton County Prison, which sit in the southeastern corner of the neighborhood. Northampton Street connects residents to downtown Easton, where the Easton Public Market sells locally sourced foods year-round. Residents can also head 2 miles west to the Palmer Town Center and shop at chains like Giant and Home Depot.
Plants and Coffee in West Ward has live greenery with delicious coffee and breakfast.
Daddy's Place features a beautiful atmosphere for patrons from West Ward.
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Explore Vanderveer Park or community spaces
Vanderveer Park sits in the heart of the neighborhood alongside Paxinosa Elementary School. The park features a playground and basketball court, with plans to update the green space in the future. “We have some great plans in the works, we’re just waiting for funding and approval from the city,” says Ruiz. “Next to that is Cottingham Stadium, which is where the high school plays football. Easton is a big football scene type of place.” Further south, the Easton Area Community Center offers summer camps, after-school programs, youth athletic teams and more. Residents can also head east to downtown Easton, where the Crayola Experience offers colorful hands-on activities for kids.
Vanderveer Park has nice basketball courts for the youth to enjoy pickup games in West Ward.
Families love the Easton Area Community Center in West Ward for amazing after school programs.
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Neighbors gather for a seasonal farmers market and block party
The West Ward Market is held seasonally from May to September and features 17 local vendors stationed along North 12th Street. "A lot of kids come to the market, so the YMCA is always there doing activities,” Ruiz says. Annual festivities include National Night Out, a neighborhood block party complete with a cookout, field games and more.
Access to Easton Hospital
West Ward is about a mile east of Easton Hospital, which features a 24-hour emergency room and an accredited cancer center.
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On average, homes in West Ward, Easton sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Ward, Easton over the last 12 months is $208,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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