$139,823Average Value$127Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Hillside, where workers for top employers settle down
Hillside is an up-and-coming urban neighborhood next to the well-known Penn Commons Historic Site of Eastern Reading. According to Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, homebuyers are drawn to the area for the pricing of homes and its proximity to employers. “Amazon has two or three warehouses throughout Reading, and a lot of people work there for the flexible hours,” she says. “Deka and Reading Hospital have also been top employers in recent years, and they aren’t far, so people have an easy commute to work.”
In Hillside, homes are affordable and desirable with proximity to Reading and things to do.
The views in Hillside are scenic and it is one of the favorite parts that residents enjoy.
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Cozy colonial-style row houses for commuters
Hillside housing is made up of row houses that cost between $130,000 and $160,000, with some options listing as low as $70,000. Homes are typically between two and three stories and have three to five bedrooms. Because many houses were built in the late 1800s or early 1900s, they maintain colonial-style brick exteriors, even if their interiors have been remodeled. Residents can practically step out of their front door onto the street, as covered porches and concrete stoops lead directly onto the neighborhood’s sidewalks. Parking is usually on-street, but some homes have a one- or two-car detached garage.
A plethora of colors can be found throughout Hillside, PA.
Rowhomes are commonly seen in Hillside, Reading with beautiful vibes.
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City trails and a Flying Dutchman
City Park, Reading’s central green space, is adjacent to Hillside’s southern border. Nearly 50 acres, the park features an all-abilities playground and splash pad. 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. Skyline Downhill MTB Trail is a cycling park a little over 2 miles away. Skilled mountain bikers frequently enjoy both its freeride trails and intricate technical courses featuring table tops and severe drops. Riders using the trail pass Drenkel Field, home of the Flying Dutchman model airplane flying club. The large concrete field was once an orchard but is now a beloved take-off spot for drone and model airplane enthusiasts.
Pay your respects at the war memorial in City Park, just minutes from Hillside.
Residents in Reading head to City Park for relaxing midday walks along well-maintained trails.
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East Reading education
Students can attend 13th & Green Elementary. The school primarily serves low-income students and ranks among the top 10% of Pennsylvania public schools that have students eligible for free lunch. It has a D-plus rating from Niche, while Central Middle School earns a D rating. Through the Every Student Succeeds Act, Central Middle 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 rigorous AP program and has a theater department that produces student-run musicals every spring and fall.
Younger students attend Thirteenth and Green Elementary School.
Central Middle School
Reading Senior High School
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The Barta Bus in Reading runs routes to Hillside consistently.
BARTA public transportation
Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority, also known as BARTA, provides Hillside with public transportation. There are plenty of bus stops around the neighborhood, but residents can also travel 1 1/2 miles to downtown Reading to catch their bus at the BARTA Transportation Center. Locals can also make transfers between bus routes from the station. Even with the bus system, most locals travel by car and work outside the city. Residents are roughly 60 miles from Philadelphia and can arrive there by car in an hour via U.S. Route 422 and Interstate 76. For more extensive travel, Lehigh Valley International Airport is the nearest airport to the area at around 40 miles away.
The best Mexican sweet bread in all of Reading
Hillside is full of small businesses and quick bites. La Fidelita Mexican Bakery is a small but beloved bakery area regarded by locals as serving the best Mexican sweet bread in all of Reading. The shop has a variety of sweet and savory pastries, such as bolillos and panes rellenos, conchas, pastillas and churros. Residents also like to stop by Nino & Sons for a warm slice of freshly made pizza and other classic Italian specials. When shopping for groceries, locals head to Emily Mini Market or travel a mile down the road to CTown Supermarkets. The store puts out weekly ads for its merchandise, and around the holidays, the store even has sweepstakes where customers can win up to $1,000.
Enjoy a variety of specialty pizzas from Nino and Sons in Hillside.
Delicious pastries, donuts and churros are a delight in Hillside at La Fidelita Mexican Bakery.
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Parks in this Area
Centre Park
Pendora Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Waterpark
Egelman Park
City Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
16th & Haak Playground
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
61 min drive
Bus
13th & Elm St. Farside Nb
Bus
11th St. & Elm St. Farside-Nb
Bus
12th & Elm St. Nearside Sb
Bus
Walnut & 13th St. Farside Nb
Bus
12th & Buttonwood St. Farside Sb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillside
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillside, Reading sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillside, Reading over the last 12 months is $135,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This property is so much more than just your basic Reading home! First of all, there's the outside appearance! It's got more charm than other homes - you look at it and say "that's where I want to live!" This row of homes is one of the nicest in exterior appearance in the city! Secondly, It's a row end - no neighbors on the right side! Thirdly, you've got a whole side yard here - not just a
Calling all private parking, storage seekers and or investors! A well maintained 16X32 or 3-4 car residential garage is now available. Garage features solid bones, electric garage door opener and separate electrical meter. In addition, could rent for as much as $575 a month which would result in a 11% cap rate and 11%+ cash on cash return assuming cash purchase but hurry before it's too late!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,780
Median Age
32
Population Density
39 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,875
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,133
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
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®
31/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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