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Old 02-24-2008, 11:27 AM
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I have read through many threads and I do appreciate the time and information.

There is a chance that we are going to be transferred to this area.

We are from the South (born and raised in Mississippi) and currently live in West Tennessee.

The area we want to settle in needs to be within a 20 minute drive of the Allentown-Bethlehem area.

What would your recommendation be if someone is looking for:

hospital
low crime
Walmart (I don't ask for much)
availability of land (we are tired of living in a subdivision)

We are looking to spend a maximum of $500,000.00.

Our children are grown so the school system is not an issue.
We love laid back, "Mayberry" atmosphere. We are the kind of neighbors who don't ask for anything, mind our own business, but will be the first to help if needed.

We want to know we are safe. We are not into the Arts and don't need to be entertained. We travel a lot...that is our entertainment. So when we are home...we just want a front porch and peace and quiet.

I have also noticed that many of the fairly new homes listed have no fireplace???? Is there a reason???

Thanks for any suggestions. If we do get moved to that area, it will probably be within the next 6 months.

Thanks for the tips about flooding and mine "subs" and the taxes.

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Old 02-24-2008, 12:34 PM
 
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Our children are grown so the school system is not an issue.
We love laid back, "Mayberry" atmosphere. We are the kind of neighbors who don't ask for anything, mind our own business, but will be the first to help if needed.

I am partial to the Lake area which is west of Milford/Dingmans. Honesdale is on the top of the list and Clarks Summit. Regarding the above issue, when you find a neighborhood that has neighbors like the one's you describe...........please let "the Hat" know.
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:20 PM
 
Location: Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh, PA
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Our children are grown so the school system is not an issue.
We love laid back, "Mayberry" atmosphere. We are the kind of neighbors who don't ask for anything, mind our own business, but will be the first to help if needed.

I am partial to the Lake area which is west of Milford/Dingmans. Honesdale is on the top of the list and Clarks Summit. Regarding the above issue, when you find a neighborhood that has neighbors like the one's you describe...........please let "the Hat" know.
Pike County is a good suggestion overall, but it doesn't meet this person's requirements for being within a 20-minute commute of Allentown/Bethlehem. I'd probably suggest Emmaus, Kutztown, or Northampton to them. The Macungie area is nothing but sprawl central with subdivisions galore, as are Forks Township, Palmer Township, and a few other townships. Fountain Hill is very nice too, but there's not much land to be had here; most homes are situated on typical city (50' x 150' or so) lots. They might even want to check into Bangor, Palmerton, or Lehighton, but these three towns are a bit economically-depressed.

Welcome in advance to NEPA! You may also want to post this inquiry on the Lehigh Valley sub-forum, where you may find more who are able to help you with inquiries relating to Lehigh and/or Northampton Counties.
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Old 02-24-2008, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA
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You know I always try to be the optimist but realism tells me that if they want a 20 minute commute to Allentown they need to live in Allentown. The traffic on 78 during rush hour comes to a stand still.
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:04 PM
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Thanks so much for the input. Thankfully, traffic should not be an issue on a daily basis since hubby would be working out of the home most of the time.

I will definately check out the areas you suggested.

(and thanks for the welcome to NEPA)

Highat: If you want neighbors like I described....move in next to us!!!
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Old 02-25-2008, 06:08 AM
 
Location: Shohola, PA
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We love laid back, "Mayberry" atmosphere. We are the kind of neighbors who don't ask for anything, mind our own business, but will be the first to help if needed.

We want to know we are safe. We are not into the Arts and don't need to be entertained. We travel a lot...that is our entertainment. So when we are home...we just want a front porch and peace and quiet.
I had to jump in on this one...if you want "Mayberry" then Shohola is for you... As we were told by one of our "two" town police officers jokingly referred to it as "Mayberry" and our two officers could, of course, be "Andy & Barney"...lol...

You will also find a lot for your $500k around here...even new...and won't have to worry about neighbors. We have a little over 4 acres and our nearest neighbors are a minimum of 1/4 mile away.

Your only drawback would be that you would be about an hour and a half from Allentown.

Good luck in your search. If you need a good realtor in this area, feel free to PM me.
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Old 02-25-2008, 08:51 AM
 
Location: Ashley
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My sister moved to Zionsville a few years ago. Outside her development is not that great, a lot of older houses and some farm land, but hers is nice. She seems to be happy there. Most of the houses in that develpment range from #300,000 to about $750,000.
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Old 02-25-2008, 01:25 PM
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I had to jump in on this one...if you want "Mayberry" then Shohola is for you... As we were told by one of our "two" town police officers jokingly referred to it as "Mayberry" and our two officers could, of course, be "Andy & Barney"...lol...

You will also find a lot for your $500k around here...even new...and won't have to worry about neighbors. We have a little over 4 acres and our nearest neighbors are a minimum of 1/4 mile away.

Your only drawback would be that you would be about an hour and a half from Allentown.

Good luck in your search. If you need a good realtor in this area, feel free to PM me.
I just found out that Shohola may actually be an option. One of the hubby's co-workers lives in Kingston, Ny which is not far from Shohola. So we may not be limited to the 20 minutes from Allentown after all!!!

He flies into Pittsburg on Monday and will be there all week for meetings.

As soon as I get even the slightest hint of a transfer rumor...I am headed to Pa to do some "investigating"!!!

Thanks folks!!!
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Old 02-25-2008, 01:43 PM
 
Location: Louisville, KY
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on your budget i would look for a large tract of land near a turnpike exit and build a custom home. i know the wilkes-barre exit has what you ask for, the Pocono exit may, and i'm completely unsure of what is off the lehighton exit.

fireplaces are very do-able in the area. when i lived there and designed custom homes we did a lot of them. i'm surprised your having trouble finding a newer home with one.

i used to live in bear creek and commuted to Allentown for college, then work from 1999-2002. it was about a 45-60 minute drive each way, rarely any trouble on the turnpike and in hindsight i'm glad i didn't do it any other way. I just wish i had my 50 mile per gallon volkswagen diesel then, instead of the 86 ford temp gasser i was driving!
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Old 02-25-2008, 06:05 PM
 
Location: Sunshine N'Blue Skies
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I would move in the opposite direction from Allentown. In the Doylestown area.....
Furlong.......around there. Drive North to Allentown.
There is good land, and it is a hub to Allentown, and other larger areas.
Walmarts, and Hospitals are there also.
Doylestown is quaint, charming, safe.........
Little book stores, cobblestone roads, outside cafe's.....
Its just a town you fall in love with on first visit.........do search on top here......put Doylestown......I think there should be some pictures of part of the town anyhow.
Best of Luck......
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