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Small area with lots to offer
With its dense tree-lined streets, open green spaces and proximity to the Schuylkill River, Glenside offers its residents a balance of tranquil suburban living with easy access to city life. With an area of 1.3 square miles, Glenside is divided into two townships: Abington Township and Cheltenham Township. Pennsylvania Route 12 Warren Street Bypass splits the boundary, delineating where the urban environment becomes more suburban.
The residential area south of Route 12 has a mixture of homes and commercial buildings.
Route 12 runs right through the Glenside neighborhood making it easily accessible.
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Tudor and Colonial revivals
South of the bypass, there are older bungalows and ranch-style homes from the early 1900s interspersed with low-slung commercial buildings and apartment complexes. In the northern section, "you'll find midcentury subdivisions and lots with split-levels, Colonial revivals and Tudor revivals that have stone exteriors," says Katie Broskey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, who lives in Reading. There are also bungalows and ranch-style homes sprinkled throughout. Prices range between $167,000 and $601,000 and can go as high as $995,000. A three-bedroom rambler to the south costs around $185,000, while a six-bedroom home to the north costs around $925,000. Yard sizes are a wide range, anywhere from 1/3 acre to 5 acres. Most of the smaller homes do not have garages and require driveway or street parking. Streets are wide, winding and lack sidewalks.
Tudor Revival is a common style of home in Glenside.
Older homes built at the turn of the century can be found throughout Glenside.
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High school has robust athletics program
Depending on where a home is located, Glenside students attend school in either the Reading or Schuylkill Valley School districts. Schuylkill Valley Elementary School and Schuylkill Valley Middle School have B scores from Niche. Schuylkill Valley High School has a B score and a rigorous athletics program that includes football, golf, tennis and wrestling.
Schuylkill Valley High School is a highly rated environment with qualified teachers.
Schuylkill Valley High School fields offer a family fun environment for community.
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Green spaces with plenty of recreation
For recreation during the warmer months, Broskey recommends Blue Marsh Lake, a 6,100-acre natural area with a variety of amenities and 30 miles of walking and biking trails. "I like Blue Marsh because it's nice for hiking, and there are different dock areas if you have a boat. There's also a beach for swimming." Another popular destination is Gring's Mill Recreation Area, which includes six tennis courts, a softball field, an 18-station exercise course, a sand volleyball court and a children's play area. Summer concerts are held at the amphitheater on select evenings, and the Holiday Lights Program is held along the parkway each December. The Berkshire Country Club is located in the center of the neighborhood. Established in 1899, the country club features an 18-hole golf course, a pool, tennis courts and a fine dining restaurant with a certified wine sommelier on staff.
The Tulpenhocken Creek offers many outdoor activities for Glenside residents.
Tulpehocken Creek in Gring's Mill Recreation Area offers refreshment on hot summer days.
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Don't forget dessert
Locals can do their grocery shopping at Weis Markets, a 4-mile drive on back roads. Home Depot and Best Buy are about a 3-mile drive on local streets. Locals can also shop and dine at Berkshire Shopping Mall, a 2.7-mile drive on back streets. The mall features major brand retail stores like Hollister and Hot Topic. Broskey recommends several eateries in nearby Shillington. Flanagan's Pub is an Irish-American restaurant that has been serving patrons for over 40 years. Windsor Inn at Shillington is a community staple, serving the community since 1987, 201 West is housed in a building dating back to the 1920's. Sweet Ride is a family-favorite ice cream parlor and soda fountain that serves 40 plus rotating flavors of ice cream.
Sit on a classic barstool while you enjoy your ice cream at Sweet Ride, minutes from Glenside.
For a night out, Say Cheese Restaurant offers a full bar just outside of Glenside.
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Airport is a short ride
There are several Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) stops throughout the area; however, Broskey says that most residents prefer to use their cars. The Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. routes 222 and 422 are easily accessible to commuters. Reading Regional-Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport is a 2.3-mile drive via Pennsylvania Route 183.
The Reading Regional Airport just outside of Glenside is a convenient way to travel.
The Reading Regional Airport has 25 daily flights on multiple major carriers.
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Parks in this Area
Berks County Parks & Rec Department
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Grings Mill Recreation Area
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Picnic Area
Trails
Baer Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Keffer Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Stonecliffe Recreation Area
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
58 min drive
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Glenside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenside, Reading sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenside, Reading over the last 12 months is $297,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this delightful half-double townhome situated on a desirable corner lot in Reading, Pennsylvania. Blending comfort, functionality, and modern style, this beautifully maintained home offers three spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, making it perfect for families or anyone who loves to entertain. Step inside to discover a fully finished basement with walkout access, providing
Very attractive 4BR, 2.5 bath all stone Tudor style home on 1.35 acres adjacent to a fairway of the Berkshire Country Club and in Schuylkill Valley Schools . While convenient to the Berkshire it's also approximately one half mile from the Reading Airport and St. Joseph's Hospital. Rt 183 connects with Rt 12, Rt222 and Rt 78. Structurally this fine all stone home is as sound as they come with a
Welcome to 1342 Allegheny Ave! This well maintained, profit generating two unit property will be a great addition or start to any investors portfolio! Currently fully tenant occupied, the location of this property truly makes it stand out. It is close enough to major highways, stores, and schools to make accessibility a breeze while still being distant enough from the major city to make the
Country Club Apartments has everything you expect in a great home. Gas heat, gas hot water, gas cooking, water, sewer, trash and recycling are all included. Our apartments are spacious with oversized closets and great amenities including a full-size washer/dryer in every unit, central air, dishwasher, ceiling fan, balcony and much, much more. We have a resort-style pool open 7 days a week with
We're looking for well qualified tenants to rent this incredible home in a dream like setting. Several acres here bordering the Tulpehocken creek - This looks and feels like Gring's Mill and the bike/walking trail goes right by this property! This is a 175 year old stone farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The home has just been repainted top to bottom and is in very nice condition.
Spacious 2 bedroom 1 full bath on one floor. Shared covered front porch, fenced yard and private rear covered porch (rear porch is main entry for this apartment). Street parking and rear parking in the alley. Tenants pay for utilities including water, sewer and trash (these are pro-rated). this apartment is on the first floor of the building (you will still need to come up 6 steps at the rear
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,285
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,606
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,339
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.4%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
47.5%
Below 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®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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