Lovers of the great outdoors head to this down-to-earth community
Just south of the Pocono Mountains in Northampton County is the Plainfield Township — a mostly rural region amid the vast farmland of Eastern Pennsylvania. In proximity to numerous hiking trails, Plainfield Township draws lovers of the great outdoors while also offering nifty amenities from busy community parks to strong public schools. "It's a very big area, but it's also very 'small town' around here," says local Realtor Michelle Rowe of Realty Executives, who grew up in the nearby town of Bangor. "It's filled with farms with some newer developments throughout it. It's kind of just a very down-to-earth atmosphere."
Plainfield Township has clean streets and well-maintained neighborhoods.
Plainfield offers larger properties with two car garages.
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Hilly streets with varied architectural styles
Plainfield Township's winding, hilly streets feature homes of all shapes and sizes from ranch-style dwellings and larger contemporary colonials to older American Foursquares and Victorians. Smaller homes under 1,500 square feet can price between $100,000 and $300,000 while larger properties with four or more bedrooms often range from $300,000 and upwards of $600,000. The housing market in Plainfield Township is relatively competitive with some homes selling within three or four weeks of their listing.
Classic well-maintained Colonial homes are available in Plainfield Township.
Split-level homes are a common housing-style found in Plainfield Township, PA.
Plainfield Township residents design their homes to meet specific needs.
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Hike the Appalachian Trail
The Plainfield Township contains several community parks. Plainfield Community Park is a popular spot for kids to play baseball and soccer after school, but Wind Gap Park serves as the area's primary hub. The park frequently hosts live entertainment during the year's warmer months at the bandstand, as well as craft fairs and an annual car cruise. During the summer, locals can head to Plainfield Farmer's Fairgrounds for the annual Plainfield Farmer's Fair, which features eating contests, live entertainment and a tractor pull. The township is also a haven for local hikers with the Appalachian Trail running just north of Wind Gap and Pen Argyl. The 6.9-mile Plainfield Township Trail offers picturesque views of the area's dense forests and diverse wildlife as well. "If you're driving through Wind Gap, you'll see people with backpacks all the time. They come down from the mountain into town to eat and get supplies," Rowe says.
The Appalachian Trail trailhead is one of many rural places to explore in Plainfield Township.
Wind Gap Park has sports courts and play fields for your enjoyment.
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The Wind Gap Plaza offers retail and restaurants nearby
Given the township's rural setting, locals often plan their trips to the grocery store. Fresh meats and produce can be found at Weis in Pen Argyl or the Giant at Wind Gap Plaza, which contains retail stores and restaurants. Small family-owned shops are also scattered throughout the township. South Broadway features chain restaurants from McDonald's to Dunkin', though a few local eateries stand out. Cafe on Broadway is an area staple for its traditional American foods from burgers to beef cheesesteaks. Township residents also order takeout from Anthony's Pizzeria.
The Weis grocery store in Plainfield Township, is the go to for your weekly grocery needs.
Cafe on Broadway serves breakfast all day long to the residents of Plainfield Township.
Sunday fairs are a common community builder in Plainfield Township.
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Join the drama club at Pen Argyl Area High School
Students in the Plainfield Township are served by the Pen Argyl Area School District. Children from kindergarten to Grade 3 may go to Plainfield Elementary School, which earns a grade of B from Niche, before moving on to the C-plus-graded Wind Gap Middle School for Grades 4 through 8. Teens attend Pen Argyl Area High School. With a Niche grade of B-minus, the high school offers a competitive athletics program as well as a wide range of extracurricular clubs and organizations from National Honor Society to a drama club.
Plainfield Elementary School receives an overall B grade from Niche.
Wind Gap Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
Plainfield Township.
Older students of Playfield Township attend Pen Argyl Area High School.
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Interstate 33 allows for easy access to Allentown
Plainfield Township is not walkable, so locals will need a car to get from place to place. While public transit is minimal, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority buses do include stops along Sullivan Trail. Interstate 33 also serves as the township's western border, offering residents easy access to Allentown and surrounding boroughs. "You can still get to where you need to go because it's a nice hub in the area," Rowe says. "It's an hour and a half to New York and an hour and a half to Philadelphia, so it's a great hub. People are looking for quiet, they still want that farm area, but they also want the conveniences, so it's a nice little mix."
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