Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00
Stroud Township
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Address
1211 North 5th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
stroud17@ptd.net
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School District
Tax Rate
2.77 mills
Stroud Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a dynamic blend of Pocono charm and commercial vitality. Located just west of East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg Borough, it serves as a gateway to the Poconos and a hub for both residents and visitors seeking nature, retail, and community life.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Area: ~31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²), with less than 1% water coverage
- Elevation: ~843 ft (257 m)
- Population: ~19,812 (2020 Census)
- School District: Stroudsburg Area School District
🏘️ Community Character
- Villages & Neighborhoods: Includes Arlington Heights, part of Penn Estates, and several residential developments
- Commercial Hub: Home to Stroud Mall, big-box retailers, and medical facilities along Route 611
- Parks & Trails: Offers access to the Appalachian Trail, Glen Park, and scenic greenways
🏞️ Recreation & Nature
- Glen Brook Golf Club: A historic course offering public play and community events
- Stroud Greenway: A developing trail system connecting neighborhoods to parks and natural areas
- Proximity to Delaware Water Gap: Just minutes from one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic outdoor destinations
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the C-3 Zoning District, with exceptions for Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning-based restrictions and inspection requirements
🧭 Township Identity
Stroud Township is where rural tranquility meets suburban convenience. It’s a place of wooded neighborhoods, bustling corridors, and deep historical roots—originally part of the 18th-century Stroudsburg settlement. Whether you're hiking the Appalachian Trail or grabbing coffee near the mall, Stroud offers a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of place.
Short Term Rental Information
STR is permitted only in the C-3 Zoning District of Stroud Township, with exceptions made for the Penn Estates and Blue Mountain Lakes communities Short-term rental permits in Stroud Township require inspections and properties must meet certain guidelines.
Stroud Township News
Claudette Denise Parnell, 61, of Stroud Township, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital, Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, ...
After moving into a home in the Poconos in 2009, Barris installed a shooting range on his 5-acre property in the Monroe County township. Barris drew ...
A township ordinance that limits firing guns to indoor and outdoor shooting ranges and zoning that significantly restricts where the ranges can be located do not violate the Second Amendment, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Opportunity abounds with this rare find in Stroud Township! 39.72 acres of raw, undeveloped land in Stroudsburg School District!
A three-phase I-80 construction project is set to start by end of year, overhauling the highway, bridges, ramps and exits and putting up sound barrier walls. It will start west of Exit 303 in Stroud Township and continue east of exit 307 and the Brodhead Creek bridge in East Stroudsburg.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with the final design of the Interstate 80 Reconstruction Project in eastern Monroe County in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
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It will start west of Exit 303 in Stroud Township and continue east of exit 307 and the Brodhead Creek bridge in East Stroudsburg. The Pennsylvania ...
On Jan 16, 2024, a month after Stroudsburg High School was evacuated due to a fire in the Boys’ Bathroom, firetrucks were dispersed again to SHS.
According to the Stroudsburg Fire Department’s Facebook page, SHS had a contained fire within a heating unit on the second floor of the building. On the scene were both Stroud Township and East Stroudsburg Fire Departments.
The fire department was notified due to the automatic fire alarm in the building. Upon entering the building, smoke led the fire officials to the second floor.
Super re-development site along PA Route 611 in Stroud Township Monroe County. Existing multi-unit commercial building partially rented on 6+ ...
Property Description. Super re-development site along PA Route 611 in Stroud Township Monroe County. Existing multi-unit commercial building ...
Tis the season for many to sadly abandon their cats and dogs.
As the holidays come to a close, local shelters are feeling the burden of families not ready for their four legged present. Many of those unwanted pets are dumped outside.
But one animal shelter in Monroe County has a program to help make room for those cats and dogs.
69 acre CREEK FRONT parcel of raw land located right in Stroud Township. If you're looking for the perfect piece of property in Stroudsburg Area ...
Christmas… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as the saying goes. But did you know winter is the most dangerous time of year for fire accidents?
Decorations and trees, real or fake, need regular attention and routine maintenance.
Assistant Chief of Fire at Stroud Township Volunteer Fire Department (STVFD), Chris Martin, gives important and helpful tips to make sure you and your family stay safe during the holidays.
1. Why is it important to keep trees watered?
Great Opportunity and Priced to Sell. This exquisitely maintained property in much sought after Penn Estates is ready to be your next vacation ...
Penn Estates Rental for rent in East Stroudsburg, PA. View prices, photos, virtual tours, floor plans, amenities, pet policies, rent specials, ...
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of five new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business expansion and boost the economy in Bucks, Lehigh, Monroe, Perry, and Philadelphia counties. The projects supported through these loans will create 256 new, full-time jobs and retain 46 existing jobs.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch in Stroud Township. With it's spacious kitchen, new roof, ...
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“A date which will live in infamy…” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Some public libraries are forced to make tough decisions due to the state budget stalemate.
While the Pennsylvania budget passed earlier this year, lawmakers remain gridlocked over certain parts.
The dispute over taxpayer-funded school vouchers is now hurting key programs like libraries.
Some libraries in our area are being forced to cut back on services.
... Monroe County, on July 11, and M&T Bank in Stroud Township, Monroe County, on July 14, according to the news release. Nearly $33,000 was stolen ...
Fully furnished Completely remodeled contemporary house in a gated and secure community, Penn Estates available for rent .