Laureldale is a small borough of approximately 4,277 people formed from a section of Muhlenberg Township in 1930. The community is .6 square miles, conveniently close to shops and dining and within walking distance of the Muhlenberg schools. “Many people move here from the city as their next step in home ownership,” says Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Juan Cortes, who owns a home in the Borough. The community has its own police force, fire department, code enforcement, public works and sewer departments. “I love that the local government is so easy to work with,” Cortes says. “Your calls get answered immediately, and everyone is courteous and helpful.”
Features single-family homes in a verdant setting
Homes in Laureldale are primarily semi-detached and single-family, featuring traditional, bungalow and Cape Cod architecture. Prices run from $145,000 to $336,000. The yard sizes are typically less than ¼ acre, and most homes do not have garages. The neighborhood has sidewalks and mature oak trees dotting the landscape. The 15.08 miles of road runs in a grid pattern.
Laureldale evokes the home-sweet-home, small town vibe.
Historic homes with brick accents and manicured lawns are typical in Laureldale.
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Middle school teaches how to care for the environment
Students attend Muhlenberg Elementary Center (MEC), the largest elementary school in Berks County. MEC teaches social skills through the High 5 Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural environment. The school received a C from Niche. Muhlenberg Junior High School also received a C grade from Niche. Muhlenberg High School has a B from Niche and includes world languages and technology in its curriculum.
Older students of Laureldale may attend Muhlenberg High School.
Muhlenberg Elementary Center serves some Northeast Reading students in grades K-3.
Muhlenberg Junior High School fosters individualism and character in its students.
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Walk to parks
The Laureldale Playground, a ½-mile drive via local roads, features a pavilion, playground equipment and a ball field. In the fall residents can go to the Borough’s annual festival which features music, food, crafts and much more. A walkable park is Dominic Manzella Park which has a playground, a pavilion, and areas for horseshoes, volleyball and quoits. In early summer, the park hosts an event called Sundaes in the Park, where locals can enjoy music, food and ice cream The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Passenger Railroad, 1.5 miles via back roads, is a popular destination offering visitors scenic train rides using their historic and restored steam engine fleet. The railroad offers unique theme rides throughout the year, including a ride with Santa Claus.
Dominic Manzella Park offers visitors the space needed for recreation and relaxation.
Laureldale Park features a fun and immersive playground for children to enjoy.
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Signature meals and a bar for every taste
The Laureldale area is known for its proximity to retail, from big box stores to mom-and-pop shops. Target and Giant are less than a 2-mile drive via back roads. Hershey Harvest grows and raises signature products without nitrates, fillers or preservatives. A 1-mile drive via local roads, the market offers a variety of fully cooked homemade foods made with their beef, chicken, turkey and pork. There are several favorite watering holes in Laureldale. Margherita Restaurant and Bar has pizza, beer and cocktails. Shirley’s Café and Tequila Bar serves appetizers, salads, wings and their signature dishes. Grumpy’s Bar has a bar, a pool table and live music.
Margherita's is beloved in Laureldale for their variety of food and drinks.
Hershey Harvest offers residents fresh, homemade foods daily in Laureldale.
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Taking the back roads
The main thoroughfares in the Borough include Kutztown Road and Elizabeth Avenue, which intersect near the center of town. U.S. Route 222 Business is the nearest numbered highway. Though there are several nearby Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA) bus stops, most residents rely on their cars. Residents drive approximately 7 miles to get to Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport via Pennsylvania Route 12.
BARTA takes Laureldale residents where they need to go on a daily basis.
Enjoy residential homes surrounded by lush green landscapes in Laureldale.
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