District 6
Neighborhood in Reading, Pennsylvania
Berks County 19604
Historic row houses interest out of state buyers
District 6’s row houses can cost between $100,000 and $190,000, with some options listing as low as $50,000. Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, says, “More people are moving into the area because of the affordability of housing. I have clients from New York and New Jersey who couldn’t ever afford to buy a home, but here they can buy a five-bedroom 1,600 square foot home for $180,000.” Most homes were built around 1900 and maintain their original brick exterior architecture, while others have been remodeled with colorful siding. Covered porches and short concrete stoops lead directly onto paved sidewalks and wide two-way streets. Parking is usually on-street, but some homes have short gravel driveways or a detached garage.
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City Park, Spring Park, Ball Park
City Park is considered Reading’s central green space and is about 1 mile away from District 6. Nearly 50 acres, the park features an all-abilities playground and splash pad, a paved walking path, benches and trash cans. The play area has a music station, a lemonade stand, language panels, rock climbing steps and a surface spinner. Beyond the playground are many walking trails and historic statues, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park also houses the Veteran's Grove Memorial Park. Egelman's Ball Park is 2 miles away and a favorite for local baseball games. Situated on a hill, the area has a large baseball diamond with viewing benches, a parking lot, a pavilion area and a few restrooms. Beside it is Mineral Spring Park, a quiet wooded area where locals can escape from city life and go on nature walks with their dogs. While not enforced, it is recommended that visiting pets stay leashed.East Reading education and its only senior high
Students can attend 13th & Green Elementary, which has a D-plus rating from Niche. The school serves primarily students from low-income families and ranks among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania that have students eligible for free lunch. Central Middle School earns a D rating from Niche, and through the Every Student Succeeds Act, it is one of 100 schools statewide designated for Comprehensive Support and Improvement. This designation allocates additional resources and stakeholder partnership opportunities to the school so its administration can address its most pressing needs. High schoolers can attend Reading Senior High School, which earns a C-minus on Niche. The school offers students a variety of AP courses and has a gifted program called Red Knight Accelerated Academy.
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Getting around with BARTA
Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority, also known as BARTA, serves the public transportation needs of District 6. While there are bus stops around the neighborhood, residents can travel 2 miles to the BARTA Transportation Center to either wait for their bus to arrive or transfer between bus routes. District 6 locals are roughly 57 miles from Philadelphia and can arrive there by car within an hour via U.S. Route 422 and Interstate 76. Lehigh Valley International Airport is the nearest airport to the area at around 40 miles away.
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Authentic Mexican cuisine and community karaoke
District 6 residents can access a few dining and grocery options within the area. Loncheria & Panaderia Doña Tere is where locals go to order traditional Mexican dishes that can’t usually be found on the menus of chain Mexican restaurants. It’s described as a friendly and warm atmosphere that serves large portions for as low as $10. Ivy Leaf Association is a favorite spot for the community to come together. The bar serves inexpensive beer locals like to share with friends, but it also has a darts team and hosts karaoke nights. For groceries, there are various mini marts scattered throughout the neighborhood where residents can buy essentials at low prices, such as Buenavista Grocery Store and Greenwich Food Market. However, Weiss Markets is about 2 miles away and the closest big box grocery store offering a wider selection of produce, as well as an Amazon shipment receiving locker.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ana Mendez Law
Ana Mendez Law
Coldwell Banker Realty
(240) 512-6424
38 Total Sales
1 in District 6
$75,000 Price
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
149 Total Sales
2 in District 6
$50K - $75K Price Range
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Shon Elk
Shon Elk
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(610) 947-5495
18 Total Sales
1 in District 6
$155,000 Price
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Tina Hanulec
Tina Hanulec
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Of Reading
(484) 509-9800
23 Total Sales
1 in District 6
$148,500 Price
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Alane Falcone
AF
Alane Falcone
Responds QuicklyAMF Real Estate Services
(484) 926-6589
62 Total Sales
1 in District 6
$65,000 Price
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Matthew Vernon
Matthew Vernon
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 755-3586
96 Total Sales
1 in District 6
$150,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Centre Park
Egelman Park
City Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Eleventh and Pike Playground
16th & Haak Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | District 6 | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
District 6 Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in District 6, Reading sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in District 6, Reading over the last 12 months is $160,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$164,900
Median Sale Price
$160,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$164,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$120
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,445
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,342
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,268
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2112 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,100 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,500 Sq Ft
- 919 N 12th St
- Unit Denise Fernandez
- Reading, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,721
Median Age
30
Population Density
37 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,615
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,960
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
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®
28
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Reading City Center
Cost friendly rowhouses and a slower pace in urban Reading
College Heights
Storybook charm, natural scenery and scholarly streets in north Reading
Hillside
Row house residences right next to City Park, Reading’s central green space
Outlet Area
A multicultural neighborhood in the heart of Reading
Penn's Common
Parkside community steps from downtown Reading
District 8
Quiet urban neighborhood right outside downtown Reading with historic row houses
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