latest update: 7/14/2020:
Do your homework and thoroughly investigate the area which you’re moving too. A great place for free advice is http://pocono.commuterclub.org contrary to its name its not a site for commuters and people are very willing to give their honest opinions whether you’re open to hear it or not.
FORUM: The real deal about the Poconos - read comments and ask questions: http://www.city-data.com/forum/northeastern-pennsylvania/1396949-real-deal-about-poconos-3.html
Some comments from the FORUM:
Communities (we live full time in one) can be good and bad. They can be very restrictive or not restrictive at all, which can be detrimental to your property values. The dues do tend to go up every year. The board can devolve into petty squabbling; some boards are so split that armed guards are present at meetings. Your dues pay for things like snow plowing, because your roads are private. But the plowing, at least in my community, isn't 24-7. If you need to travel at odd hours, you might not be able to. And many communities have HORRIFIC road conditions in general; there's often no money in the budget for repaving. I like the amenities, but frankly, the amount of time we use them is not worth what we pay in dues. A yearly membership at the Y or anyplace else would be cheaper (and we have to drive to our community's amenities, so that's not a consideration). Oh, and as someone else pointed out, many of the most beautiful lakes in the state are the state parks' -- and they're free. I wouldn't buy in a community again if I were doing it again. I've not butted heads with anyone; we haven't been told what we can and can't do -- I just don't think it's worth the money we pay. Don't forget, your township taxes, which go for plowing everywhere else, aren't reduced because you live in a community. So you're paying more for the same services, in that respect.
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/northeastern-pennsylvania/1396949-real-deal-about-poconos-3.html
Are the Poconos a safe place to live?http://www.poconotalk.com/are-the-poconos-a-safe-place-to-live/
Local Poconos news https://www.poconorecord.com/
Pocono Record https://www.poconorecord.com/news
Mount Pocono https://www.newsbreak.com/pennsylvania/mount-pocono
Variety of News Sources for the Poconos https://thepoconotimes.com/
BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE POCONOS INFO ==> https://poconosrealestate.com/best-places-to-live-in-the-poconos-mountain/
The nearby NJ rental market is a good indication of what will happen next for Poconos House rentals. We often look to what is happening in cities like Hackettstown, Morristown and Parsippany when talking about what is going to happen next in The Poconos rental market.
RENTALS
Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg have done a lot with the downtown area in the past eight years. Especially with the addition of many new shops, restaurants, art galleries and nightclubs. This change makes renting near the downtown areas much more desirable. There are also more and upgraded rentals being added in these areas. Living in the country in the Reeders PA, Brodheadsville, PA or Cherry Valley area are options for year around renters.
https://poconosrealestate.com/annual-rentals/
R E A L E S T A T E links and information
Stroudsburg, PA houses https://www.trulia.com/PA/Stroudsburg/
Link to mixed and multi family properties: https://poconosrealestate.com/multi-family-properties/
Ge sirem ays dounere:
1.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/stroudsburg/6031-running-valley-rd-stroudsburg-pa-18360--2016410063 6031 Running Valley Rd
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,265 sqft
$209,328
(July 13, 2020) Aya en laven e - -$38k drop
2.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/stroudsburg/2156-laural-st-stroudsburg-pa-18360--2016405942
2156 Laural St
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,099 sq
$224,900
(July 13, 2020)
3.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/east-stroudsburg/242-secor-ave-east-stroudsburg-pa-18301--2016338575
242 Secor Ave
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,668 sqft
$249,000
(july 13, 2020) kitchens need updating + need to get stove - note: July 8th increased price by $88k!!!! Needs sunroom and patio additions...
4.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/stroudsburg/301-lupine-ave-stroudsburg-pa-18360--1003964155
301 Lupine Ave
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,448 sqft
$220,000
(July 13, 2020) needs updating
5.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/stroudsburg/6345-cherry-valley-rd-stroudsburg-pa-18360--1006240839
6345 Cherry Valley Rd
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,036 sqft
$219,000
(July 13, 2020) needs some work and additions as deck, sunroom
6.
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/stroudsburg/105-woods-way-stroudsburg-pa-18360--2016401463
105 Woods Way
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,080 sqft
$254,900
(July 13, 2020) nice deck - The Woods area. White kitchen cabinets - Center Hall colonial
WASHINGTON, PA townhouses:
WASHINGTON PA NEWS https://observer-reporter.com/
https://www.trulia.com/for_sale/Washington,PA/TOWNHOUSE_type/14_zm/
Sample pricing (it doesn't mention the monthly maintenance fee)
New Construction
Windsor II Plan in Strabane Manor by Dan Ryan Builders
Washington, PA 15301
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,690 sqft
$214,900+
$209,900 (price went up!)
This one went down by about $5k
https://www.trulia.com/p/pa/washington/20-remington-dr-washington-pa-15301--2176117435
20 Remington Dr
Washington, PA 15301
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,768 sqft
$234,900
$255,000
but HOA $65/monthly HOA
Fantastic location close to I-79 and I-70, The Meadows, and Tanger Outlets.
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This info is 14yrs oldhttps://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g28959-i112-k509922-Living_in_the_poconos_where-Pennsylvania.html
I am thinking about moving to pennslyvania and starting a new life for me. The only problem is, where in the Poconos should i live. I know for sure i do not want to live in a community with dues. Looking for an area that doesnt have a lot of traffic and close to Rt80. Please suggest a town or place in pa to live.
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