Located in Berks County
Jacksonwald is a tranquil suburban neighborhood where generations of locals love to raise their families. Rich with history over 150 years old, the community offers its residents the benefits of being centrally located between major cities alongside the peacefulness of Pennsylvania’s rolling hills. Homebuyers are happy to trade city life and easy access to retail for a quiet, leafy neighborhood and well-rated schools.
Jacksonwald is almost all residential streets; roads are wide and fairly quiet, as not too much traffic passes through the area. A raised ranch with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a one-car attached garage usually lists between $210,000 and $330,000, while a bi-level Traditional style home with four bedrooms and a two-car garage may go for up to $470,000. Residents’ lawns are kept shapely, and expansive shade trees line the well-maintained sidewalks that wind throughout the area.
A major draw of Jacksonwald is its schools, so much so that it’s the number one reason locals stay or come back to start families. Allison Kercher, a native to the area and local Realtor with Pagoda Realty, speaks from experience, saying, “My husband and I actually grew up in Exeter and moved back to raise our kids here. A lot of the people I grew up with are now teachers, administrators, and moms who help in the lunchrooms of the very same schools we went to as kids.” Students are zoned for Jacksonwald Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Students can then move on to Exeter Township Junior High School, which has a B rating from Niche, followed by Exeter Township Senior High School, which earns an A-minus rating from Niche and the title of the second-best public high school in Berks County. The senior high offers AP courses, dual enrollment and a for-credit internship program that collaborates with local community partners and business leaders.
Farming Ridge Park is a local green space on the eastern end of Jacksonwald that sports a small playground, two soccer fields and a large pavilion for family picnics and casual group events. Dogs are welcome in the space as long as they are leashed. About 2 miles away, Carsonia Park offers locals more amenities, like fenced-in basketball courts, a baseball diamond and an expansive fishing pond with a walking path along its perimeter. There’s also a picnic area in a gazebo surrounded by open grass fields. Adjacent to the park is the Antietam Valley Recreation & Community Center, which is home to the largest community pool in Berks County. Residents must sign up for a membership to use the recreation center’s facilities, but Carsonia Park remains free to the public.
Although the area can sometimes feel far from dining options, Musso’s is a local favorite right inside the neighborhood; both its dining room and take-out business are consistently busy. The Italian restaurant is known for its freshly made pizzas and homemade soups that come in hefty portions. Just a 6-minute drive away is Exeter Family Restaurant, a top-rated diner that’s open 24/7. The restaurant serves a diverse menu, ranging from classic American breakfast fare to hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood served alongside a 40-item, all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar. Much like Musso’s, the portions are quite large, so a to-go box is usually in order. Exeter Commons is the closest shopping center for locals to get daily essentials. Residents can pick up groceries at Giant or Aldi or shop at brand names like Target, Five Below and Lowe’s. Boscov’s also has an outlet store in Exeter Commons, and directly across the street from the center is a Boscov’s department store.
Residents heavily rely on cars to get around the area, but Kercher says that doesn’t bother them because “everyone flocks to this area because it’s so central. There’s easy access to the interstate, which means quick access to major cities like Philadelphia and Allentown.” Jacksonwald residents only have to drive 2 miles to reach U.S. Route 422, which takes them straight to Philadelphia and the Philadelphia International Airport within an hour. Or they can drive 4 miles to Interstate 176 – known locally as the Morgantown Expressway – that leads to Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike).
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
146 Total Sales
2 in Jacksonwald
$175K - $345K Price Range
Howard Schaeffer
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
(484) 742-3993
293 Total Sales
1 in Jacksonwald
$275,000 Price
Christopher Troxell
Keller Williams Allentown
(484) 666-3554
233 Total Sales
1 in Jacksonwald
$351,000 Price
Jennifer Davidheiser
The Real Estate Professionals-Pottstown
(484) 755-3789
254 Total Sales
4 in Jacksonwald
$197K - $365K Price Range
Colette Stallworth
Century 21 Gold
(484) 258-9401
77 Total Sales
1 in Jacksonwald
$435,000 Price
Jason Miller
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 755-3624
59 Total Sales
2 in Jacksonwald
$267K - $305K Price Range
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