Small borough with a golf course and many community events
North Catasauqua, also known by its nickname North Catty, straddles the line of a rural and urban area. Located between Allentown and Bethlehem to the south and east respectively, North Catty has a 9 course golf course, and a small town charm more reminiscent of a rural town. “We’re a little less than one square mile, but we are definitely our own community,” says Peter Paone, who has been the president of the town council since 2015. “We try to focus on community activities to provide a high quality of life.” North Catty’s Community Day gives opportunities for civic organizations to come and explain what they do, while the Betterment Committee has an annual carnival spread out over four days. “We’re primarily a bedroom community,” says Paone. “A lot of people will live in North Catty and then work elsewhere.”
Unique single family homes are prevalent throughout North Catasauqua.
The Lehigh River serves as the western border of North Catasauqua.
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New Traditional and 1900 homes within one town
The size of North Catty may be small, but the range of housing is large. There are some older homes built around 1900, located closer to the Lehigh River, however, these turn-of-the-century homes do not define the neighborhood as a whole, as homes built over the years fill the area. While not as common, there are some roads where doubles line the roads. Street parking is also more common along these roads, but most homes have a two-car garage, generally attached. The most common housing styles include Colonial Revival and American Foursquare, with scatterings of ranch, bungalow, Cape Cod and bi-levels throughout. These homes can sell between $250,000 and reach around $327,000. While homes aren’t sharing walls, they do sit on smaller lot sizes, usually sitting closer to the curb to allow for more backyard space. Homes closer to the Willow Brook Golf Course tend to be New Traditional styles, often ranch or Colonial Revival inspired, and sit on larger plots of land. These homes tend to start around $350,000 and reach $710,000. While rare, there are a few homeowners’ associations with monthly fees ranging between $23 and $97.
Large Colonial homes are common in North Catasauqua.
New traditional homes are being built along the east side of North Catasauqua.
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A hometown pub and nearby groceries
At the corner of Howertown Road and Grove Street and separated from the park by a single road, the Grove Street Pub and Grill sells cheesesteaks and burgers alongside cocktails and beer. Some nights, live music fills the place, while during the warmer months, a patio opens to patrons. About two miles to the south, a GIANT grocery store shares the commercial space with a Walmart Supercenter, T.J. Maxx and others.
The Catty Corner Pub is a local favorite watering hole for North Catasauqua residents.
North Catasauqua locals have choices of places to shop including at Produce Junction.
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Family-friendly events at the Memorial Park
Community Day, normally held in June, includes family-friendly activities with face painting, a magic show and more. The William J. Albert Memorial Park has three concerts over the summer, as well as a Family Night on August 7th. The North Catty Carnival takes place from June 12th to June 15th and includes concerts throughout the event. Other events include a Halloween Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting.
Jump on a ride with your friend at the North Catasauqua Carnival.
North Catasauqua families walk from home to the North Catasauqua Carnival.
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Catasauqua school district with opportunities for technical classes
Children in North Catasauqua begin at Francis H. Sheckler Elementary, which receives a B-minus from Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade. Children then attend the C-plus-rated Catasauqua Middle for fifth through eighth grade. At Catasauqua Senior High, which receives a B-minus from Niche, students can take college prep classes like Advanced Placement and honors classes. Catasauqua Senior High also partners with Lehigh Career and Technical Institute to allow students to take trade or technical classes.
Sheckler Elementary School receives an overall B- grade from niche.com.
Catasauqua Middle School serves the resident students of Catasauqua.
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Snack stand at the park and miles of renovated trails
“Our centerpiece is the William J. Albert Memorial Park,” says Paone. “It’s home to a wide number of recreational leagues, and our recreation committee runs a little snack stand in the park during the summer.” With room for a baseball diamond, basketball and volleyball court, the park also has age-appropriate playgrounds for children to run through, including a Tot Lot for younger children. “Another big thing for us is the D&L Trail,” says Paone. “We’ve done a lot to make sure we have a good trail system.” The D&L Trail crosses 1.5 miles through North Catty but stretches for more than 165 miles following the Lehigh River and Delaware River. The North Catty section was renovated in 2022, creating a new pedestrian bridge and making the trail accessible.
North Catasauqua Trailhead sits nearby.
North Catasauqua Memorial Park is a popular spot.
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Local highways and one bus line
U.S. Route 145, also known as MacArthur Road, is about 1 mile southwest from the neighborhood. This state highway runs from Palmerton further north through Allentown to end just south of the city. The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority has one bus that follows 4th Street down the approximate middle of North Catty. The bus makes its way from Northampton to the north, through Allentown before ending in Bethlehem to the east.
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