Gilbertsville
Saville’s Diner and Weis Markets
Locals dine at Doc’s Irish Pub, sipping down one of the 20 beers on tap while staying current on all the game scores from the more than 20 televisions set up throughout the bar. “Close to Philadelphia Avenue, which is like a small quaint main street with a couple of shops, there is a pet store and a really good brunch place called Grind,” Balkiewicz says. There are many more local restaurants and shops along Philadelphia Avenue, including Saville’s Diner, known for its homemade eclairs. Additionally, there are a variety of chain retailers in the area, such as Walmart and Weis Markets, for everyday grocery and household needs.
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Colebrookdale Railroad’s celebratory train rides
During the summer at Boyertown Park, locals attend events sponsored by the Park and Recreation Board, such as Earth Day and the Fall Festival. All year round, the Colebrookdale Railroad takes people out on scenic tours and offers dining experiences. Not just a tourist excursion, the company also provides railbikes for a scenic and active way to view surrounding nature. As the holidays come and go, the railroad hosts different themed events, such as their Polar Bear Express and New Year’s Eve events.Queen Annes and Colonial Revivals
Around Gilbertsville, there is a wide variety of housing types, each with accompanying driveways and off-street parking. The homes may date as far back as the early 1900s and feature architecture as unique as Queen Annes with turrets or date closer to the 1970s and feature Cape Cod elements. Other Colonial Revival homes were built as recently as the early 2000s. These homes list between $197,000 and $552,000. “A four-bed, one bath, for $240,000 is on par for the median price for the area,” Balkiewicz says. When driving toward Boyertown, narrow, paved walking paths appear, providing locals with added access to the local shops and restaurants further in town.
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Bussing over to Boyertown for class
Within the Boyertown Area School District, students may attend Boyertown Elementary School, which holds a Grade of B-minus from Niche. Starting in sixth grade, students may attend Boyertown Area Middle School West, which also earns a Grade of B-minus from Niche. Entering ninth grade, students may attend Boyertown Area Senior High School. Niche gives this school a B grade and ranks the school as the seventh-best public high school in Berks County. Senior High School offers students a range of course levels, including Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment and honors.
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Douglass Park to Boyertown Park
Douglass Park provides an open space for locals to practice their sports, from the two basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball field and neighboring soccer field. Children run free from the playset to the picnic shelter on sunny afternoons. At Boyertown Park, locals walk along the one-mile trail and try their best on the 18-hole disc golf course open to the community. Meanwhile, amateurs and golfing professionals appreciate the challenge on the two 18-hole Hickory Valley Golf Club courses.
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All roads lead to Boyertown
Philadelphia and Reading avenues connect Gilbertsville with Boyertown, setting residents on course to downtown dining and shopping. “They also have proximity to Pennsylvania Route 100, one of the major highways there,” Balkiewicz says. Whether jutting across town to pick up groceries or traveling to the many outdoor recreation opportunities across the area, residents appreciate the convenience of having multiple main paths of travel interconnected in their backyard.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Connor Fellin
Connor Fellin
Amo Realty
(610) 850-0672
24 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$140,000 Price
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Linda Henry
Linda Henry
Responds QuicklyHerb Real Estate, Inc.
(717) 864-6675
90 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$245,000 Price
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Kimberly Chadwick
Kimberly Chadwick
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Group
(484) 978-9811
180 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$2,000,000 Price
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Alyssa Davoli
Alyssa Davoli
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Valley Partners
(267) 710-8356
59 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$224,900 Price
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Karen Harbster
Karen Harbster
Responds QuicklyBold Realty
(484) 869-7946
41 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$195,000 Price
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KIMBERLY BERRET
KIMBERLY BERRET
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Group
(484) 922-8485
136 Total Sales
1 in Gilbertsville
$365,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Franklin Mini-park
Boyertown Community Park
Douglass Park
Congo Road Open Space
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Smith Road Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Boyertown Community Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gilbertsville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gilbertsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gilbertsville, New Berlinville sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Gilbertsville, New Berlinville over the last 12 months is $314,850, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Sale Price
$314,850
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,289,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$279,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
758
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,659
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,434
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,537
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,808
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
26.8%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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