Olivia Boswell
Compass RE
(484) 685-4432
21 Total Sales
1 in Honey Brook
$290,000 Price
Honey Brook
Located in Chester County
Get a taste of the sweet life in Honey Brook.
Surrounded by rural farmland in Pennsylvania Amish country, Honey Brook is a small town with about 2,000 residents and a small collection of businesses that anchor the community. Honey Brook grew significantly around the start of the 20th century, as the community started building sidewalks, street lights and a water utility after the opening of a railway line between Philadelphia and Lancaster in the late 1800s. Originally named Waynesburg, the newly formed borough adopted its modern name, inspired by its origin as a section of nearby Nantmeal Township, which means 'sweet water' in Welsh.
You'll find an eclectic mix of housing styles even within the town center, where most of the area's homes are concentrated. Some Colonial Revival and farmhouse-like homes date to the mid-1800s and early 20th century. Since then, however, builders and developers through different eras constructed homes in architectural styles that were popular in their time. Horizontal and L-shaped ranch-style homes from the 1950s are typical, reflecting mid-century building trends. If you prefer homes with a little more elevation, modern Colonial Revivals and town houses are also available and under construction in new housing tracts near Honey Brook's original town center. You'll find low-cost manufactured homes starting at about $50,000 in parts of the community. With an average sales price of $375,000, however, home prices vary greatly. If you want something new, built within the last 25 years, with at least 1,500 square feet of living space, expect to pay at least $400,000.
Students in the community are part of the Twin Valley School District, which Niche ranks as the 5th best school district in Berks County with a B+ rating. Kids in the community start at the Honey Brook Elementary Center. At the secondary level, students take the bus or drive a few miles to Twin Valley Middle School and Twin Valley High School, both located on campus about 10 miles away, between the towns of Morgantown and Elverson. With a curriculum that prepares students for college and life after school, the high school offers more than 168 courses and career and technical education programs.
Next to the Honey Brook Borough Hall and Police Department, you'll find kids at the playground, dogs on leashes, and adults playing bocce ball, basketball or tennis at the park's array of hard surface courts. At the other corner of town, kids compete and learn lessons about sportsmanship playing with the Twin Valley Little League. Disrupting the pattern of farm fields and small housing developments, the Honeybrook Golf Club's 18-hole course and driving range, opened in 2000, spans 165 acres of an old dairy farm.
Returning from a game of golf, consider stopping by Little Anthony's pizzeria and grill for a slice of Sicilian-style pizza or a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak. For an even more retro experience, plop down in one of the vinyl-seat booths or a countertop chair at Wimpy and Dee's Diner. Don't worry if you're going with a group that includes a few picky eaters. The expansive menu features many options, including gluten-free dishes and classic malt milkshakes. Want an even more authentic experience you can only find in this part of the country? You can visit the Amish Farmers Market for fresh produce, flowers and other homemade goods from a small country store off the electrical grid on Route 10.
With freshly made fruit pies and other treats from the farmers market and natural beauty all around, Honey Brook lives up to its name.
Written By
Christopher Suarez
Photography Contributed By
Joe Pulcinella
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Olivia Boswell
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Meghan McGarrigle
Meghan McGarrigle
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
(610) 646-5826
97 Total Sales
1 in Honey Brook
$340,000 Price
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Andrea Fonash
Andrea Fonash
Four Oaks Real Estate LLC
(484) 922-9397
146 Total Sales
3 in Honey Brook
$45K - $657K Price Range
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Samantha Miller
Samantha Miller
VRA Realty
(484) 799-1410
52 Total Sales
5 in Honey Brook
$180K - $365K Price Range
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John McAleer
John McAleer
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Main Line
(484) 603-3963
189 Total Sales
1 in Honey Brook
$320,000 Price
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Kevin Toll
Kevin Toll
KW Empower
(484) 446-2565
390 Total Sales
1 in Honey Brook
$565,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 4th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Honey Brook Housing Trends
On average, homes in Honey Brook, PA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Honey Brook, PA over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$467,629
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$431,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Months of Supply
1.70
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 132:30 - 4:30pm
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Saturday, Jul 121 - 4pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Honey Brook Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,700
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,207
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,848
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.3%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
83%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
