Forestville Houses for Sale

Forestville, a residential community in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, is known for its single-family homes on quarter-acre lots, featuring Colonial-inspired, ranch styles, and traditional farmhouses, many built in the early 20th century. The neighborhood is zoned for the Minersville Area School District, and residents often travel to nearby Minersville and Pottsville for shopping, dining, and recreation. Local dining options include the Main Street Sandwich Shop and The Little Brown Barrel in Minersville, while Pottsville offers eateries like Palermo Pizza. Outdoor activities are abundant, with Sweet Arrow Lake County Park located within 20 miles, providing fishing, kayaking, and disc golf. Minersville features soccer and softball fields, a community pool, and Dustin's Adventureland playground, while Pottsville has an ice-skating arena and bowling alley. The Big Diamond Speedway, just outside Forestville, is a popular dirt track racecourse. The Schuylkill County Council for the Arts hosts events such as summer concerts and artist expositions, and the area celebrates various festivals, including the Schuylkill Winterfest and the Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival. Medical facilities like Geisinger St. Luke's Care Now and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill are within 7 miles. Forestville is car-dependent, with Allentown and Philadelphia approximately 52 and 100 miles away, respectively. Environmental concerns include potential soil and groundwater contamination from active and abandoned mine sites, with ongoing reclamation efforts to address these issues.