Lehigh Township provides a rural atmosphere with a connected feel
Lehigh Township lets you in on a piece of the extensive Pennsylvania countryside without feelings of solitude. This community offers homes that sit closer together than some other parts of Wayne County, and includes a variety of properties within private developments. All homes come with a taste of the rustic landscape that defines this region, but at the same time they aren’t so far apart that you can’t see your neighbors. Many of the area’s abundant outdoor recreation options remain within relatively quick reach. Places to eat and grab groceries are also minutes away.
Properties offer a variety of shapes, sizes and prices
This area is a smorgasbord of housing types and styles. The township features everything from options built in the early 1900s to those built within the last quarter-century. A-frame homes blend with ranch- and contemporary-style houses, and private subdivisions like Big Bass Lake and Pocono Springs offer gated access and community amenities like pools and tennis courts. The area also features Indian Country, a private mobile home community. Lots can range from a quarter-acre to roughly 2 acres, accented by mature trees in many cases. “You kind of have the best of both worlds,” says local Realtor Joe Scarpaci, who’s at Iron Valley Real Estate Innovate and has over 20 years of industry experience. “You’re kind of rural, but just a short car ride opens up Mount Pocono attractions.”
Most properties in Lehigh Township sell for prices from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$500,000s. However, some lakefront houses can reach prices in the $700,000s and $800,000s. Mobile homes here run from $60,000 to the lower $100,000s. HOA fees for properties that have them range from $25 to over $200 per month.
State parks and lakes offer plenty of ways to get outside here
The residential sections of Lehigh Township coexist with sprawling outdoor recreation spaces. The community includes the small village of Gouldsboro, home to the 2,800-acre Gouldsboro State Park. “There’s great fishing," Scarpaci says. “There’s a campground there.” Gouldsboro Lake is stocked with bluegill, black crappie and yellow perch. Kayaking and boating are permitted, including watercraft with electric motors, and there’s a beach for those who want to take a dip in the water.
The 5,440-acre Tobyhanna State Park is just beyond Gouldsboro State Park. Tobyhanny has 10 miles of trails and a lake of its own. More scenic hiking is available about 20 miles south in the Mount Pocono area, including a roughly 1-mile path to the tucked-away Kalahari Waterfalls. State Game Lands Number 312 offers almost 4,500 acres for hunting, much of it within Lehigh Township. Multiple private lakes and ponds provide more to explore, for those with access. “There’s a lot of stuff to do,” Scarpaci says.
Students have access to highly rated North Pocono schools
The highly rated North Pocono School District serves students in the township. The area’s youngest scholars may attend Jefferson Elementary Center or Moscow Elementary Center for kindergarten through third grade. Both schools have active PTAs. Students then combine into three schools before graduation:
- North Pocono Intermediate School for grades 4 and 5
- North Pocono Middle School for grades 6 through 8
- North Pocono High School for grades 9 through 12
Everyday essentials and dining options are available close to home
Lehigh Township balances a lack of hustle and bustle with access to day-to-day amenities. The community’s Main Street has businesses like Hometown Hardware for household needs and JC'S Live Bait and Tackle Shop Inc. for supplies to use at spots like Gouldsboro Lake. For bibliophiles, Comet Science Fiction Bookstore features shelves that are overflowing with titles to look over. There’s a Dollar General Market farther up Main Street and a ShopRite about 7 miles outside the township for grocery items. Restaurants close by include:
- Dutchman Tavern, a bar and grill with a variety of specials throughout the week
- Lombardi's Bar & Grill, which is known for its wings
- Sofia’s Trattoria & Pizzeria, whose menu includes items from loaded cheesesteaks to pasta
Major highways link the area to medical care and air travel
Drivers in this area are close to Interstate 380. The highway provides a connection to Scranton, the largest city in northeastern Pennsylvania, located roughly 20 miles away. Scranton is home to Geisinger Community Medical Center, which has a 24/7 emergency room. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is just under 30 miles away via I-380 and I-81 and offers direct flights to destinations including Chicago and Orlando.
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