Melanie Hughes
Crescent Real Estate
(717) 420-8166
69 Total Sales
3 in Mohnton
$180K - $253K Price Range
Mohnton
Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Berks County 19540
At the southern end of Reading’s suburbs, an old town that used to be known for making flour, wool hats and guns is now a quiet residential community that still looks like how it did a century ago.
Mohnton’s a classic one-stoplight community with early 1900s Colonial-style rowhomes and cottages on sloping residential streets with a few historic chapels made of brick or stone at the center of town. Walking along Mohnton’s sidewalks on a Saturday morning, you’ll likely see neighbors lounging in front of their homes or draining water tins into perennials on porches adorned with American flags or holiday decorations. To the west, the old town center connects to a more contemporary residential area with midcentury-style homes on older roads that link to a modern subdivision that started rising about 30 years ago.
Home prices range substantially throughout Mohnton because of the lots and home styles available in different sizes. In March 2023, a nearly one-acre lot in the newer residential area was listed for only $25,000, while the owners of a 3,100-square-foot, two-story house with a brick-and-vinyl exterior, new roof, covered front porch and an in-ground pool in the back were asking $434,900 for it. Properties in the old town area are generally less expensive because of their older age and smaller size, but homes ranging from 800 to 2,000 square feet can be bought for around $175,000 to $250,000.
Mohnton is a bedroom community with only a few businesses or offices. For dining out, Mangia has been a local staple for more than 30 years. While there are other pizzerias in town, Mangia stands out with its menu that includes traditional Italian entrees. Its service also has a flair when you order Pasta Al Parmigiano Reggiano, prepared tableside in a cheese wheel and set aflame with grappa.
The rise of Mohnton in the mid-1800s can be attributed to grist mills and other industries that relied on the power of Wyomissing Creek. If you follow the waterway’s path, you’ll see that old brick warehouses and factory buildings are still clustered along the creek behind homes on Wyomissing Avenue. A few blocks up the creek, though, residents gather at a county park to play baseball or let their children run, jump and slide at the “Magic in Mohnton” playground, a castle-like structure made of natural wood. On the other side of the old town, the Mifflin Area YMCA provides an additional ball field, sports courts and a fitness center. Like any other YMCA, the organization offers before-and-after school care for children and programs for kids and adults.
The borough’s students belong to the Mifflin School District. At Governor Mifflin Senior High School, students can start earning college credits through dual enrollment programs associated with Alvernia University and Reading Area Community College. For those interested in pursuing a career in health and medicine, seniors can shadow healthcare workers at Reading Hospital and get ahead as part of programs in collaboration with the Berks Career & Technology Center, Tower Health System and Penn State University. Regardless of whether you have kids in the school district, many visit the intermediate school campus at least once a year for the annual Greater Mifflin Community Days, a summertime celebration where guests march in parades, indulge in funnel cake and joyously scream on carnival rides before a showstopping fireworks display at the end of the week.
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Christopher Suarez
Photography Contributed By
Danny Lambert
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Melanie Hughes
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
148 Total Sales
3 in Mohnton
$172K - $350K Price Range
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John Smart
John Smart
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(267) 627-3762
29 Total Sales
1 in Mohnton
$225,000 Price
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Autumn Sanger
Autumn Sanger
Responds QuicklyCompass RE
(717) 454-2133
63 Total Sales
1 in Mohnton
$300,000 Price
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Rochelle Owens
Rochelle Owens
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(484) 869-7973
72 Total Sales
1 in Mohnton
$365,000 Price
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Scott Jaraczewski
Scott Jaraczewski
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 755-3522
216 Total Sales
3 in Mohnton
$185K - $367K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Shillington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Berks County Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Red Caboose Park
Red Caboose Park
Shillington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Klines Creek Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mohnton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 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 Mohnton, PA sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mohnton, PA over the last 12 months is $253,941, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$233,750
Median Single Family Price
$244,250
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$145,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$170
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$239,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
940
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,864
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
864
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
988
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
681
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 41 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,938
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,476
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,854
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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