Penn
Neighborhood in Mohrsville, Pennsylvania
Berks County 19506, 19541
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ysmaine Domiciano
Ysmaine Domiciano
NextHome Dream Seekers Realty
(223) 213-7056
167 Total Sales
1 in Penn
$320,000 Price
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Mark Chaknos
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
165 Total Sales
1 in Penn
$333,000 Price
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Anne Lusk
Anne Lusk
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
(717) 935-8473
649 Total Sales
3 in Penn
$525K - $1.2M Price Range
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Jennifer King
Jennifer King
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX of Reading
(717) 892-5657
398 Total Sales
1 in Penn
$345,000 Price
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Kate Kurtz
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Kate Kurtz
Responds QuicklyUnited Real Estate Strive 212
(484) 878-3480
8 Total Sales
1 in Penn
$68,000 Price
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Taylor Ferretti
Taylor Ferretti
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 509-9900
96 Total Sales
2 in Penn
$325K - $335K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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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
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Penn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Penn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Penn, Mohrsville sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Penn, Mohrsville over the last 12 months is $393,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$408,500
Median Sale Price
$393,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$408,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
688
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,969
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
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
2,295
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
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Source: Walk Score
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Rural living surrounding the small-town community of Bernville
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