Samantha Miller
Responds Quickly
VRA Realty
(484) 799-1410
51 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$245,000 Price
Atglen
Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Chester County 19310
Get away from it all in the Borough of Atglen, where quiet suburban living is brought to Chester County’s rural countryside, tucked between the rolling hills.
Robbyn Kehoe, Director of Atglen Library, has lived in Atglen for more than 30 years ago. She says, “I love Atglen because it’s not as busy as the rest of the county. That’s really why most people move here because life is much slower.”
Mixing the old with the new, Atglen features homes from the late 1800s through the 1990s. Modern colonial-style homes in the borough’s more recent developments range from $300,000 to $400,000. They’re typically around 2,000 square feet, located on half-acre lots, offering comfortable yard space. You’ll feel like you’ve been taken back in time as you head closer to Valley Avenue and Main Street. That’s where you’ll find colonial and Victorian-style homes from the late 19th century. They’re perfect for those looking for a home with historic charm in the $250,000 to $300,000 price range.
“The older homes are gorgeous,” says Kehoe, “I live in one, and they’re just lovely to look at and quintessential of Chester County.”
Along with the beautiful homes, you’ll come across picturesque views of horses grazing farmland. And you may end up crossing Mercer’s Mill Covered Bridge, another piece of history from the 19th century. It goes over one of the many creeks that flow through the area, where kids can play on rope swings and jump in the water. Children also have fun on the playground at Atglen Community Park, which has a pavilion with picnic tables where you can gather with friends and family. What’s really getting locals excited is the addition of access to the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail, which will connect Philadelphia to Harrisburg.
“The rail trail is a big deal for us,” says Kehoe, “We love our rail trails, and it’s really going to sustain this already strong community.”
Locals can visit Atglen Library to read a book or use a computer with free internet access. Or you can take and leave a book in the box outside the historic stone borough hall. The closest restaurants and retailers are located in Parkesburg, about three miles east, which doesn’t seem to mind locals like Kehoe.
“It’s great because we’re in this quiet corner where you’re not bothered,” says Kehoe, “But you have everything you need just a short drive away.”
Students are served by the Octorara Area School District, with all four of its schools located right next to each other and rated a B- from Niche. They include a primary learning center for kindergarten through second-grade students, Octorara Elementary School, which teaches third and fourth-grade classes, Octorara Intermediate School, a fifth and sixth-grade school and Octorara Area Junior-Senior High School.
Atglen’s closest major city is Lancaster, about 20 miles west. You’re also about 35 miles from Reading and 50 miles from Philadelphia. If you don’t want to drive to the City of Brotherly Love, you can take an Amtrak train from the station in nearby Parkesburg.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Samantha Miller
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Susan Mattern
Susan Mattern
Responds QuicklyVRA Realty
(267) 682-6612
55 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$300,000 Price
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Bob Murray
Bob Murray
RE/MAX Professional Realty
(484) 699-0341
67 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$270,000 Price
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Jean Marie Shadrick
Jean Marie Shadrick
VRA Realty
(856) 501-6060
3 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$390,000 Price
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Mark Rebert
Mark Rebert
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(223) 215-3733
132 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$435,000 Price
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Dominick Fantanarosa
Dominick Fantanarosa
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Action Associates
(484) 922-8864
90 Total Sales
1 in Atglen
$325,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Salisbury Township Community Park
Wolf's Hollow County Park
Minch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Natural Lands Sadsbury Woods Preserve
West Fallowfield Community Center
Lions Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Atglen | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Atglen, PA sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Atglen, PA over the last 12 months is $348,765, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$350,000
Median Single Family Price
$365,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
462
Median Year Built
1979
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,805
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,594
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,908
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,518
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,698
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,645
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.8%
College Graduates
24.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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A small town with a mix of historic and modern homes
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West Caln
Rural township of Chester County where residents find solace among nature
Cochranville
A laid-back, rural town with farm markets and a neighborly community
Coatesville
Revitalizing steel town with pride in its industrial roots
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