Why Live in Exeter
Exeter in Baumstown is a suburban neighborhood located seven miles southeast of Reading, known for its budget-friendly housing and convenient access to shopping and dining along U.S. Route 422. The area features a mix of homes, primarily built in the 1990s, with some older homes dating back to the early 20th century. Architectural styles include ranch-style, Craftsman, Cape Cod, and Colonial revival, with most homes featuring two-car garages and manicured lawns. Streets are lined with oak trees and sidewalks, and backyards typically range from 1/4 to 1/3 acre. Exeter Township Senior High School is highly rated, offering advanced placement and dual enrollment options. Local parks such as Pineland Park, located three miles away, provide amenities like a skate park, playground, and sports fields, while Lorane Hollow Park, just two miles away, offers tennis courts and a baseball field. The historic Daniel Boone Homestead, five miles south, offers a museum, tours, and recreational facilities. For shopping, residents can visit Exeter Commons, a mile away, which includes stores like Target and Lowe's, or the popular family-owned Boscov's department store. While there are a few bus stops nearby, most residents rely on cars for commuting, with Reading being a 30-minute drive via U.S. Route 422. The neighborhood also has easy access to Pennsylvania Route 562, and the Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field International Airport is 16 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Exeter a good place to live?
Exeter is a good place to live. Exeter is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Exeter is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Exeter has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.9 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $98,872 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 30.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Exeter are home owners, with 11.3% of residents renting and 88.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Exeter can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Exeter neighborhood guide.
Is Exeter, PA a safe neighborhood?
Exeter, PA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Exeter?
The median home price in Exeter is $608,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $121,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,150 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $135K a year to afford the median home price in Exeter. The average household income in Exeter is $99K.
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Home Trends in Exeter, PA
On average, homes in Exeter, Baumstown sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Exeter, Baumstown over the last 12 months is $608,000, up 106% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$608,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$608,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,230,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$949,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$288,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$306
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$608,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
106%