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Rural scenery near Blue Mountain
Situated in the lush Pennsylvania countryside is the rural township of Penn, where winding roads cut between thick forests and striated farmland, peppered in between with homes on roughshod gravel roads. It’s a great place for people who prefer a remote lifestyle, while still within driving distance of larger cities and towns. It’s just outside the borough of Bernville, a small town with just under 1,000 residents, and about 15 miles northwest of Reading. The area was initially settled in the late 18th century by German farmers, and was later named Penn in honor of the founder Pennsylvania, William Penn. “It’s got that country feel. There are a lot of farms and rolling hills, and of course, it’s right below Blue Mountain, which includes part of the Appalachian Trail,” says Realtor Keith Snyder of Kingsway Realty, who has worked in the exurbs and towns west of Reading for more than a decade.
Country homes with room to roam
Penn offers a wide mix of home styles and lot sizes, with everything from contemporary homes on sprawling 10-acre patches to split-level homes on one-acre lots. “It’s not very populated, and you’ve got some homes here with a lot of acreage,” Snyder says. Dwellings are typically surrounded by natural and agricultural scenery; it’s a great place to enjoy the four seasons, whether it’s the bright blooming greenery of springtime or the collage of yellow, red and orange leaves in autumn. Large, grassy yards back up to forests and meadows, and some homes have views of the smokey Appalachian foothills in the distance. Home prices can range from between $250,000 and $400,000 for homes on one-acre lots, while large homes with tens of acres of land have listed for more than $1 million.
Neighbors in Penn Township often have plenty of space to themselves.
Penn Township residents take pride in their homes and often have well groomed lawns.
Farms take up most of the open space in the Penn Township area.
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Parks, hunting and hiking in Berks County
There are plenty of local parks, lakes and hunting grounds in the area for residents to take advantage of, including Penn Township Municipal Park, which has a baseball diamond, athletic courts, a playground and grassy lawns for picnicking. The Rentschler Arboretum, just a mile away, offers 34 acres of pristine land in the foothills of Blue Mountain where residents can take bask in the arboretum's gardens and nature sanctuaries. Just south of Penn is Blue Marsh Lake Park, a well-trod recreation area with more than 30 miles of trails and 1,100 acres of water for boating, fishing and swimming. It's also very close to Blue Mountain, a 150-mile ridge that’s part of the Appalachian Mountain Range. It's a popular hiking destination, and also includes a large state game area for seasonal hunting.
Penn Township Municipal Park has basketball courts, open green space, and a playground.
Cast a line from your boat in Blue Marsh Lake Park.
Enjoy a sunset from Rentschler Arboretum in Penn for amazing views of the Blue Mountains.
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Young learners attend rural schools
Students can attend Penn-Bernville Elementary School, which holds a B-minus rating from Niche. The school is located in Bernville and enrolls around 350 students every year. Meanwhile, upperclassmen attend Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School in the nearby township of Jefferson. The high school holds a C-plus rating from Niche. For an alternative, students might check out The King’s Academy, a private school offering classes for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
The King's Academy is a private school offering classes for students K-12th grade.
Penn-Bernville Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and make friends.
Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School provides education in the neighborhood of
Jefferson.
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Country markets and shops
Shopping and dining are sparse in this rural outcropping, but residents can shop for everyday essentials, produce and snacks at Blue Marsh Market in nearby Bernville, or stop by Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery, a local favorite place for a frozen treat. For everything else, residents will likely have to head to Reading, where there are plenty of urban conveniences, malls, big box stores and major grocery chains.
Plum Creek Market & Creamery is a local favorite for lunch or a frozen treat in Penn Township.
Join the Penn locals for lunch at Plum Creek Market & Creamery.
Penn Township residents can find their quick grocery needs at nearby Blue Marsh Market.
Grab yourself a treat from the self-serve area at Blue Marsh Market near Penn Township.
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Commuting to Reading and Philadelphia
Penn may feel remote, but it’s not far from bustling cities. “It’s pretty close to the interstate. It’s an easy spot to commute from,” Snyder says. Hop on Bernville Road and it’s about 14 miles to downtown Reading. Philadelphia is a bit of a trek, especially around rush hour. The City of Brotherly Love is about 75 miles from Penn.
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Parks in this Area
Blue Marsh Lake Park
Shartlesville Community Park
Penn Township Park
Bern Township Municipal Park
Jefferson Park
Umbenhaur Park
Penn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Penn, Mohrsville sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Penn, Mohrsville over the last 12 months is $250,000, down 89% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,295
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,978
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,554
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
26.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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