Why Live in Ancient Oaks
Ancient Oaks in Allentown, PA, offers a mix of rural charm and suburban convenience. The neighborhood, which spans parts of Lower Macungie and Macungie, features Colonial Revival, ranch, and New Traditional homes on spacious plots with mature trees and attached garages. Some properties include pools, and there are also condos and a 55-plus community, Four Seasons at Farmington, with ranch-style and Cape Cod homes. The East Penn School District serves the area, with highly rated Shoemaker Elementary, Eyer Middle School, and Emmaus High School, which offer a variety of clubs, sports, and advanced courses. Lehigh Career and Technical Institute provides additional vocational education options.
Ancient Oaks features several parks, including Church Lane Park with baseball diamonds and tennis courts, Beaumont at Brookside Park, and Farmington Hills Park, which has a basketball court and pavilion. Four Seasons residents enjoy a 6-hole golf course, clubhouse, pool, and courts for pickleball and tennis. Shopping is convenient with Trexler Mall and Trexlertown Plaza nearby, offering stores like Kohl’s, Marshall’s, GIANT, and Hobby Lobby. Interstate 476 provides easy access for commuters, and the Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority offers a flexible bus route. Local events include the Lower Macungie Township Craft Show, summer programs, and the Das Awkscht Fescht antique car show in Macungie. The neighborhood has a crime rate lower than the national average, adding to its appeal for families and retirees alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ancient Oaks a good place to live?
Ancient Oaks is a good place to live, receiving 3.5 stars from its residents. Ancient Oaks is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Ancient Oaks is a suburban neighborhood. Ancient Oaks has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.6 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $155,953 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 56.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Ancient Oaks are home owners, with 14.1% of residents renting and 85.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ancient Oaks can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ancient Oaks neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ancient Oaks?
The median home price in Ancient Oaks is $306,580. If you put a 20% down payment of $61,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $68K a year to afford the median home price in Ancient Oaks. The average household income in Ancient Oaks is $156K.
What are the best public schools in Ancient Oaks?
The best public schools that serve Ancient Oaks are:
What are the best private schools in Ancient Oaks?
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Are home prices dropping in Ancient Oaks?
Yes, home prices in Ancient Oaks are down 13% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Ancient Oaks, PA
On average, homes in Ancient Oaks, Allentown sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ancient Oaks, Allentown over the last 12 months is $309,329, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$309,329
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$998,888
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$306,580
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%