The Exeter neighborhood is for those who prefer the suburban lifestyle. Seven miles southeast of Reading, Exeter offers residents budget-friendly housing and immediate access to shopping and restaurants along U.S. Route 422. "My sister raised her son here," says broker/owner at RE/MAX Synergy Regina McLaughlin Williams. "The school system is excellent."
Most homes in Exeter are new from the 1990s; however, there is a sprinkling of older homes that date back to the turn of the 20th century. Architectural styles include ranch-style, Craftsman, Cape Cod and Colonial revival and range in price from $177,000 to $944,000. Backyards tend to run 1/4 to 1/3 acre. For a median price of $520,000, a buyer can get a 3,300 square foot contemporary style home with four bedrooms and four baths on 1/3 acre. Most homes have two-car garages and manicured lawns. The oak tree-lined streets are wide, and most have sidewalks.
Students can attend Lorane Elementary School and Exeter Township Junior High School, both of which have a B from Niche. With an A-minus from Niche, Exeter Township Senior High School offers both advanced placement and dual enrollment with Reading Area Community College. The two private schools in the area are Berks Christian School and St. Catharine of Siena School.
Pineland Park, 3 miles from home, offers a skate park, playground and picnic pavilions. The park also hosts local sports organizations on its well-maintained baseball and soccer fields. Pets are not permitted. Another space for outdoor recreation is Lorane Hollow Park, a 2-mile drive, that offers tennis courts and a baseball field. Residents can drive 5 miles south to visit the Daniel Boone Homestead, the birthplace of the American frontiersman in 1734. Both a museum and historic home, the homestead offers exhibits, programs and tours. The 579-acre site includes six 18th-century structures, a lake, a picnic area and recreational facilities.
Residents can drive 1-1/2 miles via backroads to go grocery shopping at Redner's Warehouse Markets. There are plenty of dining and shopping options in Reading. Exeter Commons, a 1-mile drive, has a Target and a Lowe's as well as several chain stores and restaurants like Five Below and Red Robin. "Boscov's is very popular with the locals," Williams says. Less than a mile's drive, the family-owned department store has 50 locations across the northeast.
East Penn Manufacturing and Reading Hospital are the leading employers in Reading. Though there are a couple of bus stops within walking distance — including one at Walmart, which is less than a mile away — most residents rely on their cars to commute to work. Reading is a 30-minute drive via U.S. Route 422 from Exeter. The neighborhood also has easy access to Pennsylvania Route 562. Residents must drive 16 miles to Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field International Airport.
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
(484) 772-2844
146 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$425,000 Price
Adam Jacobini
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 827-5941
22 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$435,000 Price
Renzo Naimo
RE/MAX Ace Realty
(484) 869-7957
38 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$370,000 Price
Ed Freeman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
(484) 755-6071
81 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$204,900 Price
Jacqueline Ruiz
RE/MAX Reliance
(610) 686-7625
64 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$495,000 Price
Brooke Penders
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 849-0218
355 Total Sales
1 in Exeter
$390,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Exeter | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Exeter, Baumstown sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Exeter, Baumstown over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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