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Allemaengel t1_j1s0qb9 wrote

I grew up south of Tamaqua in the New Tripoli area and would recommend West Penn Township which is everything between South Tamaqua and Blue Mountain/Lehigh County line. Nice farm/woods country but with convenient access via 895 or 443 to 309 north into Tamaqua/Hometown.. Basically anything between Andreas/Normal Square to the east and New Ringgold to the west.

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STEVE_HOLT___ OP t1_j1s6jyx wrote

Unfortunately doesn't look like there any available listings closer to the East side near West Penn. Would you recommend further down to the west, like New Philadelphia or Pottsville?

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Allemaengel t1_j1sdeym wrote

I don't know that area nearly as well but what I do know is that you need to do your homework diligently.

Both are actually IN the Coal Region unlike West Penn or the Mahoning Valley that are next to it.

Coal town housing tends to be really cheap, really old and filled with maintenance/renovation nightmares if you're planning to buy.

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STEVE_HOLT___ OP t1_j1sew51 wrote

I have no plans to buy property in the area, just renting. I guess with this in mind, the coal towns would be worth it for the cheaper prices.

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Allemaengel t1_j1tnhy9 wrote

In that case, yes. Just try to avoid the firetrap rodent/roach ones.

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