This residential 2.82-acre property for lease in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 1056 square foot house.
Ross Township
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Address
250 Anchorage Road
PO Box 276
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
United States
Email
rosstwp@ptd.net
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School District
Tax Rate
0.26 mills
Ross Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a scenic, rural community nestled in the western Poconos, known for its quiet charm, natural beauty, and deep historical roots. It’s one of 16 townships in the county and offers a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation and regional heritage.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Location: Western Monroe County, bordering Northampton County
- Area: ~22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²), mostly land with minimal water coverage
- Elevation: ~771 ft (235 m)
- Population: ~5,464 (2020 Census)
- Villages: Includes Ross Common, Rossland, and Saylorsburg
- Natural Features: Drained by Aquashicola Creek; Blue Mountain forms the southern boundary
- School District: Pleasant Valley School District
🏞️ Lifestyle & Recreation
- Outdoor Appeal: Hiking, fishing, and camping are popular, especially near Ross Common Park and Brodhead Creek
- Historic Sites: Ross Common Manor, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978
- Community Events: Seasonal festivals, public meetings, and conservation efforts reflect strong civic engagement
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Ordinance: Enacted in July 2020, STRs are allowed in general commercial and village commercial zones, but not permitted in residential areas
- STR Friendliness: Rated as somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based limitations
🧭 Regional Identity
Ross Township blends Appalachian tranquility with a touch of historical intrigue. Its proximity to Blue Mountain and the Lehigh River watershed gives it a rich ecological character, while its villages and landmarks preserve the cultural texture of Monroe County’s past.
Short Term Rental Information
Ross enacted a short-term rental ordinance in July, 2020 which allows vacation rental in properties located in general commercial and village commercial zoning, but does not allow them in residential zoned areas.
Ross Township News
Brown Pushes for State Authority to Combat Drone Threats
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF EDWIN D. WEST, late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 3, 2024 an application for registration of fictitious name for Elm Hill Vineyard & Winery, with its principal place of business at 528 Weir Lake Rd, Saylorsburg, P.A. 18353. The name of the person interested in said business is Craig Mager / Derek Mager. December 13 2024 LSOM0203002
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Today is Friday the 13th, so if you are superstitious, you may believe it to be an unlucky day but for some, they are looking for new ink.
A line forms outside of Rock’n Willy’s Tattoo and Piercing Shop in Stroudsburg, everyone waiting for one thing.
"I’m here to get a tattoo! I mean this is great, Friday the 13th is awesome," said Rhiannon Malarkey, Jim Thorpe.
Malarkey is one of many that run toward tattoo shops when a Friday date lands on 13.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF EDWIN D. WEST, late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARTHA A. KISHBAUGH a/k/a MARTHA ANN KISHBAUGH, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A Monroe County man has been indicted on multiple drug trafficking and firearm charges. The charges allege that Robert Stull, ...
SAYLORSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he sold over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine in Monroe ...
SAYLORSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he tried to sell over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine in Monroe County.
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 46-year-old Robert Stull of Saylorsburg intended to sell over 500 grams of methamphetamine, over 500 grams of cocaine, and a quantity of marijuana in September 2024, in Saylorsburg.
MLS #, 748039 ; Days on Market, 1 ; Taxes, $4,050 / year ; HOA Fees, - ; Condo/Co-op Fees, -.
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The line to vote at the Ross Township Municipal Building near Saylorsburg stretched down the parking lot. With a line like ...
Robert W. Lesh, 69, of Saylorsburg, died early Monday at Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. He and his wife, Beverly A. Mecca Lesh, ...
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00
Estate Notice Letters have been granted on the estate of each of the following decedents to the personal representative named, who requests all persons having claims against the estate of the decedent to make known the same in writing to his/her attorney, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay: BUTLER, DANIEL G., deceased, of Saylorsburg, PA, Monroe County File No. 4523-0358. Mary Ann Butler, Executor, 11 Tara Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Halloween falls on Thursday, October 31. This means the Spooky Season is in full effect! Pennsylvania -and especially The Pocono Mountains- are known for having many kinds of activities around this time of year. From pumpkin picking to haunted hayrides, to fall festivals, Pennsylvania has it all. Take a look at what events may interest you.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00
MONROE COUNTY S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 01 1 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access BARRETT TWO 01 2 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL ONE 02 1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE PA 18322 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL TWO 02 2 ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT PA 18330
Days on Market, Listed Today ; Taxes, $5,303 / year ; HOA Fees, - ; Condo/Co-op Fees, - ; Compass Type, Single Family.
May his position be high... ." He passed away in the Saylorsburg area of the Poconos, the Monroe County Coroner ...
A man. Turkish Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen speaks to members of the media at his compound in Saylorsburg, Pa., in July 2016. ( ...
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing unproven accusations that ...
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. -- Fethullah Gulen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing unproven accusations ...
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing unproven accusations ...