When visitors drive through the historic Kreidersville Covered Bridge into Allen Township, they are taken out of the hustle of nearby Allentown and into an area filled with farmhouses and scenic trails. Only 8 miles away from the nearest city, Allen Township offers a rural pace of living while still being an easy drive to the neighboring airport and shopping hubs. “This area offers the flexibility to be out of the busyness of the town but is still convenient for everything from shopping to skiing. It’s a good little pocket to be in,” says Rob McCann, the owner of Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers in the neighboring town of Northhampton.
Check out the iconic Kreidersville Covered Bridge in Allen Township.
Duplexes are a common housing-style found in Allen Township.
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Classic farm homes or brand-new custom construction
Homes in Allen Township range from Colonial Revival farmhouses to ranch-style properties and townhomes on populated streets. Regardless of style, residences typically have large yards that have room for gardens, sheds and even barns. “You can get just about anything you want from a twin home with a modest yard to a single home with more acreage,” McCann says. Streets are well-organized and tend to be walkable, even though not all neighborhoods have sidewalks. McCann says the local market has been slow to grow after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but new construction is giving buyers more options. Homes typically range between $300,000 and $400,000, while some custom-built properties can reach up to $700,000.
A wide variety of architectural styles can be found in Allen Township.
Impressive homes, with spacious lawns are scattered around Allen Township.
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Mornings start at Taylor Roasted Coffee
Allen Township locals might start the day off with a latte and bagel at Taylor Roasted Coffee on Main Street and have a quick lunch of hand-breaded fried chicken at Northampton Krispy Krunchy Chicken, which is just up the road from the coffee shop. Whether for takeout or dine-in, Palermos Italian Grill on East 24th Street has a wide range of pizzas, including the signature Grandma’s Pizza, which takes 30 minutes to cook perfectly.
For weekly grocery shopping, there is a nearby Redner’s Market along Cherryville Road. Airport Shopping Mall is located alongside the Lehigh Valley International Airport and has several grocery options in one place, including Walmart, Target and Aldi. Lehigh Valley Mall, which is off MacArthur Road in neighboring Whitehall, is 10 miles away and has two floors of clothing, furniture and electronics stores.
Fuel up at Taylor Roasted Coffee House near Allen Township.
Palermo's Italian Grill near Allen Township.
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Academic and technical education at Catasauqua Area Schools
Families in Allen Township can send their children to the Catasauqua Area School District, which is made up of just three schools. Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School earns a B-minus on Niche, Catasauqua Middle School ranks a C-plus, and Catasauqua Senior High School also scores a B-minus from Niche. The high school gives students the option to dual enroll in the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute, which offers programs in commercial art, technology, engineering and health and human services. For students interested in higher education, Moravian University and Northampton Community College are all within about 10 miles of Allen Township.
Younger students in Allen Township may attend Francis H. Sheckler Elementary School.
Catasauqua Middle School serves the growing students of Allen Township.
Catasauqua Senior High School earned a B-minus score from Niche.
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Nor-Bath Trail connects the region
The Northampton and Bath Trail – more commonly just known as the Nor-Bath Trail – cuts through many parts of Allen Township. Hikers on the trail can see open fields, forests and streams along the 6 miles that stretch from Northampton to Bethlehem. The trail connects to several parks managed by Allen Township, including Allen Township Dog Park just off Savage Road and Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park on Willowbrook Road, which has picnic pavilions, a sand volleyball court and a tricycle track for kids. Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park is next to Willow Brook Golf Course, a nine-hole course built alongside Catasauqua Creek. For a less traditional golfing excursion, Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream on Cherryville Road offers 18-hole games on a textured course and an attached ice cream parlor with over 30 soft-serve flavors.
Get your exercise along the Nor-Bath Trail in Allen Township.
Head down to the Allen Township Dog Park in Allen Township.
Kids in Allen Township love to play on the playgrounds at the Grube Memorial Park.
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Neighbors with the Lehigh Valley Airport
Several state routes run through Allen Township, including Pennsylvania Routes 145 and 329, which connect to other large highways like Interstates 476 and 78. The township is only 6 miles north of Lehigh Valley International Airport, making it easy for local travelers to catch a flight or take advantage of the shopping, dining and hotels around the airport. The airport also runs alongside U.S. Route 22, offering another high-speed route for local drivers.
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