What once began as a rural farming community has become a thriving township with excellent schools, budget-friendly homes, and nearby shopping and dining. "I believe what draws people here is easy access to highways, an established corridor of commerce and the preservation of open green spaces," says Jim Bobeck, Muhlenberg Township manager.
Outer Muhlenberg offers a variety of architectural styles depending on the age and location of the home. In some sections that are located in the Temple area, architectural styles include farmhouses, bungalows and ranch-style. Most do not have garages, and yards are at least an acre in size. Roads are rural and narrow and don't have sidewalks. Homes near Reading, particularly in the River Crest section, feature new builds in a suburban setting. Here, yards are smaller, ranging in size from 1/4 to 1/3 acre. Streets are wide and lined with sidewalks, and all have garages. Housing prices range from $155,000 to $542,000.
Students can attend Schuylkill Valley Elementary School, which has a Niche grade of B. Schuylkill Valley Middle School, which has a B from Niche, is a nationally recognized "School to Watch" and earned a 2013 Pennsylvania Governor's Award of Excellence in Education. Schuylkill Valley High School has a B from Niche.
Residents can drive from 5 miles via back roads to Dominic Manzella Park for some fun and recreation. The 70-acre park has a playground, a pavilion, and areas for horseshoes, volleyball and quoits. In early summer, the park hosts an event called Sundaes in the Park, where locals can enjoy music, food and ice cream. Also in the community is Jim Dietrich Park, which has sprawling grounds, a basketball court, old barns and an adjacent dog park. The park, located beside the Schuylkill River, was named after 19-year-old Jim Dietrich, a farmer who died more than 40 years ago. His mother's dream was to dedicate their 89-acre farmland to Muhlenberg Township in his name. For those who love to climb, Reading Rocks is less than a mile's drive from parts of the community. The facility includes climbs of all skills and levels, including Nicros "Custom Rock," which is as close as someone can get to real rock climbing.
Muhlenberg was originally part of Alsace Township; however, residents in the western part of Alsace were unhappy with high taxes and the costs of maintaining roads in their part of the township. Muhlenberg Township was formed in 1851 and named after Henry Augustus Muhlenberg, a member of one of the more prominent and influential families of Berks County.
Several big box stores are a 4-mile drive via back roads, including Walmart and Target. Also nearby is Boscov's Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market, which sells fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. The market includes Country BBQ, Dutch Maid Bakery and San's Asian Food among its merchants. For 20 years, Legends Bar & Restaurant has been a staple in Muhlenberg Township. In addition to their unique cocktails, the restaurant serves appetizers and pizza. Another local favorite is Craft 2700, located in the historic Freymoyer's Hotel. The eatery offers hand-crafted food and drinks with a variety of Craft Beers from around the country. Both restaurants are within a 4-mile drive via ba
Residents have easy access to Pennsylvania routes 12 and 183 and U.S. routes 222, 61 and 73. Though there are several nearby Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) bus stops, most residents rely on their cars. Residents drive approximately 7 miles to get to Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport.
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
162 Total Sales
5 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$187K - $355K Price Range
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
146 Total Sales
9 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$47K - $895K Price Range
Erica Fair
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 388-4814
142 Total Sales
3 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$401K - $569K Price Range
James Gonzalez
American Homes Realty Group
(484) 878-3550
23 Total Sales
1 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$182,000 Price
Hattie Terkowski
Ironhorse Realty, LLC
(610) 798-1059
77 Total Sales
1 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$205,500 Price
Kim Sutter Eckels
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-7848
98 Total Sales
1 in Outer Muhlenberg Township
$261,564 Price
On average, homes in Outer Muhlenberg Township, Alsace Manor sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Outer Muhlenberg Township, Alsace Manor over the last 12 months is $293,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A place to call home for those seeking a community-oriented place to live
For those seeking a friendly community with lots to offer
Conveniently close to schools and all creature comforts
A nostalgic vibe yet offers everything residents need for modern comfort
A suburb with every amenity has small town vibes
Mid-20th century homes along the Schuylkill River, just north of Reading
