Jerry Buffa
Responds Quickly
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
147 Total Sales
1
$155,000 Price
Mount Penn
Located in Berks County
100-year-old homes adorn the Borough of Mount Penn, located at the base of the majestic namesake mountain to the north and Neversink Mountain to the south.
“The homes are beautiful and historic,” says Vav Vavreck, Realtor with United Real Estate. “They are definitely a major draw for people moving to the area.” Being in the foothills, these historic homes are surrounded by mature trees that blend into the mountainsides. You’ll find American Foursquares and colonial-style homes built between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Renovated properties with 2,000 square feet of living space sell for around $250,000. Or you can get a 3,000-square-foot home for about $350,000. Similar homes without renovations go for around $150,000 to $250,000. The southern section of Mount Penn features various single-family homes from the mid-1900s, including ranch-style and split-level homes for about $175,000 to $250,000. And in the same price range, you’ll also find two-story Mediterranean homes with tile roofs and stucco siding uniquely integrated into the borough.
When you’re not enjoying the mountain views from your front porch, you can spend time outdoors at Pendora Park. You can’t miss it as you drive across the Mineral Spring Road bridge, which goes right over the park. Bring a basketball and shoot some hoops on the court or play a softball game with friends. Kids can also have fun playing on the jungle-themed playground next to the field house, where you can host events like birthday parties and baby showers.
Kindergarten through first-grade students attend Mt. Penn Primary School with a B rating from Niche. Students go on to Mt. Penn Elementary School until sixth grade and feed into Antietam Middle-Senior High School for seventh through twelfth grade. The combined middle and high school features a café in the library where students can socialize and relax.
As a primarily residential borough, you’ll find a few restaurants and retailers around Mount Penn. Enjoy classic breakfast food in a casual diner setting at Mount Penn Family Restaurant. You can also grab a breakfast sandwich or any other specialty sandwich at Jake’s of Mt. Penn, which has served the community since 1946. Shoppers can head to Antietam Plaza, which has a Dollar General and Rite Aid. You’re also just a couple miles east of Exeter Township, which has lots of shopping centers with big box retailers like Walmart, Target and many more. Or you can drive two miles west into Downtown Reading, full of shops, restaurants and entertainment.
For a breathtaking view of the city and surrounding areas, take a two-mile drive up Mount Penn to The Pagoda. “With all the houses and hills, it’s like looking down at a little San Francisco,” Vavreck says. And while you’re looking out from Mount Penn to the Borough of Mount Penn, you’ll be proud to call it home.
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Nicolas Stuart
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jerry Buffa
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Erica Fair
Erica Fair
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 388-4814
142 Total Sales
1
$210,000 Price
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James Gonzalez
James Gonzalez
American Homes Realty Group
(484) 878-3550
27 Total Sales
1
$127,000 Price
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John Franey
John Franey
Tom Franey Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc
(610) 486-7127
11 Total Sales
2
$213K - $250K Price Range
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Justine Dennis McPhee
Justine Dennis McPhee
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-5301
133 Total Sales
1
$241,000 Price
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Todd Sell
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
(484) 772-2844
134 Total Sales
1
$275,000 Price
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Mount Penn Housing Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$254,110
Median Sale Price
$254,110
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$254,110
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
15
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2023
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,012
Open Houses
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,299 - $1,599 per month
- Hollywood Court Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 875+ Sq Ft
- 2703 Hollywood Ct
- Reading, PA
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$1,100 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
- 217 Friedensburg Rd
- Unit 3
- Mount Penn, PA
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Mount Penn Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,282
Median Age
37
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,047
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,759
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
20.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
% Population in Labor Force
79.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.