Lake Wallenpaupack or Lake Ariel...Which Is It?

Sometimes, figuring out rural communities can be downright confusing...especially if a tourist destination like Lake Wallenpaupack is a major part of the community. Making it even more interesting is the fact that Lake Wallenpaupack straddles the border between Pike and Wayne counties, and some of the names of geographic boundaries cross over as well.

For instance, in Wayne County, we have Paupack Township. But over across the border in Pike County, we have the little "town" of Paupack, which has nothing to do with Paupack Township. (I use the term "town" loosely - Paupack as a town has a post office...that closes every day for lunch. Tafton has a similar post office, but it also has a deli, gas station, and other businesses.)

As if that were not enough, Wayne County and Pike County each have their very own Palmyra Township, cleverly referred to as Palmyra Wayne and Palmyra Pike.

Dare I even get into the Hawley address system - the Hawley Boro is in Wayne County. However, the Hawley post office handles the mail for a good portion of Pike County, serving parts of Lackawaxen Township (but the town of Lackawaxen has its own post office) and Blooming Grove Township (even though Blooming Grove and Lords Valley do not have their own post offices, they are often referred to as if they were their own little town.) This makes writing posts for Localism.com a challenge!

Anyway, my point (yes, I'm getting to it) is that I've noticed a lot of people are confused by Lake Ariel addresses when it comes to searching for Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront and lake rights property for sale. A home is listed as a Wallenpaupack lakefront...yet, it says Lake Ariel?

"Is it in Lake Ariel or Lake Wallenpaupack?"

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Well, hopefully it's not IN either lake (sorry...lame joke.)

Lake Ariel is truly a lake in Wayne County, but it is also the name of a town. The Lake Ariel post office serves homes around Lake Ariel and Lake Wallenpaupack.

Lake Wallenpaupack is not a town. You will not see addresses (correct ones, anyway) that say "1234 Smith Road, Lake Wallenpaupack, PA."

When searching the MLS be sure to look for Lake or Waterway Info on the listing sheet - it will tell you if it's on Lake Wallenpaupack or Lake Ariel. Don't be fooled by the address alone.

Clear as mud?

To further muddy the waters, some properties listed as "Wallenpaupack lakefronts" may have access to Lake Wallenpaupack, but the actual lakefront is on a different lake - such as a community lake in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates. Pay careful attention to the description.

As a real estate agent, it's my job to know this stuff, so you don't have to try and figure it all out on your own. Feel free to contact me any time for assistance in finding and purchasing that Lake Wallenpaupack...or Lake Ariel....property you have been dreaming of.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Paupack Group Independently Owned and Operated

Karen E. Rice is a real estate agent working in Pike & Wayne County of Northeastern PA in the Pocono Mountains. Lake Wallenpaupack is one of Pennsylvania's most popular destinations for vacations, retirement, and purchasing a home.


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Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Home is Interesting and Uncommon

If You're Tired of Chalet After Chalet, Have I Got A House For You!

(Now with a HOME WARRANTY!)

I don't know about other people, but I get tired of seeing cookie-cutter homes that are identical...lined up along the highways and byways like tired soldiers who lost the battle with creativity.

So, I am very excited to offer this very interesting home for sale in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, one of the most popular homeowner developments in the Lake Wallenpaupack area.

Nicely situated on a 0.26 acre lot at the end of 316 Oakland Lane, a cul-de-sac, there is room for a future garage if desired.

This home is full of angles, nooks, & crannies, making it a fun challenge to photograph in such a way to accurately portray the home's character.

View the tour to see for yourself. No two rooms are exactly the same; the carpeting is like new, the paint is fresh and bright. This home has been well maintained and is turn-key.

It is an efficient home to heat, due in part to its design and also thanks to the Anderson thermal windows. The main heating system is electric, but the propane fireplace in the living room and the propane heater in the basement run independent of the electricity - providing an excellent heat source should there be a power outage.

The full, heated basement has plenty of head-room for future finishing plans. There are three bedrooms, one and a half baths, a bright dining area, and one of the most unique kitchens I've seen in a long time. Total square footage is a little over 2000 square feet. Did I mention that the interior of this home is perfectly spotless? It's ready for you to just move in!

Priced right at $169,900, it's a great opportunity for a starter home, or as an investment: it's had success as a weekly vacation rental because of its prime location.

Even though the address for this home is Lake Ariel, PA it is actually located in the Wallenpaupack School District, and it gives you full access to Lake Wallenpaupack, along with all of the other amenities in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates.(click to view a virtual tour of WLE).

Come visit this three bedroom home in Wayne County & the Poconos on Saturday, October 20th from 12 -3 P.M. - it will be included in the WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Paupack Group Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Open House Tour!

LINKS:

Wallenpaupack Lake Estates Property Owner Association

Wallenpaupack School District

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About Lake Wallenpaupack

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Paupack Group Independently Owned and Operated

Karen E. Rice is a real estate agent working in Pike & Wayne County of Northeastern PA in the Pocono Mountains. Lake Wallenpaupack is one of Pennsylvania's most popular destinations for vacations, retirement, and purchasing a home.
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Selling in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates? Read This!

Greetings, everyone...and for all of my readers who are interested in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, one of the most popular developments on Lake Wallenpaupack, I have good news!

On October 20, 2007, WEICHERT, REALTORS - Paupack Group will be having an Open House Event! Several of our listings in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates will be "open" for potential buyers to start picking out their dream home.

IT'S NOT TOO LATE to list your house with me (sorry for the self promotion...but hey, I would love to show you what you get when you list with me..email me and let's talk about it!) and get in on this event. The last time we hosted an Open House Tour Event in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, we had over 100 customers visit our listings.

Since it was such a smashing success , we're doing it again. Please contact me if you'd like to be included. If you've been thinking about selling your WLE home, why not list it now and get it seen by lots of potential buyers?

Watch this blog in a few days for an EXCITING LISTING - a home that makes you say "Wow!"

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Paupack Group Independently Owned and Operated

Karen E. Rice is a real estate agent working in Pike & Wayne County of Northeastern PA in the Pocono Mountains. Lake Wallenpaupack is one of Pennsylvania's most popular destinations for vacations, retirement, and purchasing a home.

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Lake Wallenpaupack Photos

For as long as I can remember, I have loved to take pictures. I remember being so persistent with my mom in the Salvation Army one time, when I was about 8 or 9 - there was an old 35mm camera on the shelf for $2. I wanted it SO badly, and my mom, sensible woman that she was, tried in vain to talk me out of it. Nobody really puts a decent camera in the Salvation Army...but my persistence paid off and she bought it, just so she could go back to looking for new curtains in peace.

The next day she took me to The Trading Post in Hawley (now it's The Trading Post & WhatKnots) and the lady behind the counter - was her name Margie? I know her husband was Harold - put new batteries in the camera for me and loaded the film. I eagerly used up the roll and mom took me back to The Trading Post to send the film out for developing. I had to wait several days! The pain!

Only to discover...the camera didn't work. Gee. Mom tried to warn me...

Anyway, many years and several cameras later, I am totally in love with the digital age, especially as a real estate agent. How did real estate get anywhere without digital cameras? I wanted to share some of my favorite Lake Wallenpaupack photos with you. Enjoy!

For more information, visit the Hawley - Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce.

If you've been contemplating a move to Northeastern PA, Lake Wallenpaupack, the Poconos, or any part of Wayne or Pike County, please feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to help introduce you to my hometown and show you all it has to offer.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Paupack Group Independently Owned and Operated

Karen E. Rice is a real estate agent working in Pike & Wayne County of Northeastern PA in the Pocono Mountains. Lake Wallenpaupack is one of Pennsylvania's most popular destinations for vacations, retirement, and purchasing a home.

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