Situated fewer than 4 miles from downtown Reading, Reiffton is a suburban neighborhood that provides residents access to a shopping center, public schools and classic Colonial-style housing. Reiffton is named for a family of farmers that settled in the area in the early 1700s and were relatives of the famous frontiersman Daniel Boone. The area had remained rural for generations until the growth of Reading cut through the neighborhood with trolley lines and highways. The first suburban developments came to Reiffton in the mid-20th century. One of the few landmarks that call back to Reiffton’s history is a small white-columned pavilion that stands in the center of town. Residents used the pavilion to jump aboard trolley cars on their way to Reading. Today, the intersection along the busy four-lane highway marks the entrance corridor to a housing tract that borders the campus of the Reiffton School and Exeter Township Junior and Senior High School.
Reiffton is a beautiful suburban community with rich history and comfortable amenities.
Reiffton trolley pavilion is classic waiting area residents used for transportation.
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Classic Colonial Revivals
The Appalachian terrain of Reading is hilly, and frequently places rolling mountains in the background of street views. Sidewalks are extensive and frequent, often being protected by a divider of grass on the street side. Classic Colonial-style houses are the dominant architecture in Reiffton. There are also Ranch houses, split-level homes and the occasional Tudor in the neighborhood. Properties are built on large lots and feature driveways with attached garages. Prices are relatively higher than nearby areas. Properties range in price from $250,000 to over $500,000 for a newly built home, with a median price of $350,000. A recently sold four-bedroom Tudor home stands out as a larger house in the area and was sold for $415,000.
Reiffton features tucked away large Colonial revivals with room for big family gatherings.
Classic Colonials with strong brick exteriors will remain in quality condition in Reiffton.
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Top rated schools in Berks County and a nearby public park
The Exeter Township Senior High School scores an A-minus on Niche, while Exeter Junior High teaches middle schoolers and picks up a B. The shared campus of the school is surrounded by houses and provides an easy walk for many children. At the school, students can dually enroll at Reading Area Community College to start earning college credits before graduating. Students can also intern with local businesses and organizations to gain hands-on experience in the professional world. According to the school district, recent student interns rode in the back of ambulances responding to emergencies, handled billing for a local medical supply company and observed orthopedic surgeons repair hip, hamstring and ACL injuries. The campus of the school connects to the Happy Landings and Exter Community Park via a bridge over Antietam Creek. The park provides residents access to a baseball diamond, tennis courts and playgrounds. For younger middle schoolers, The Reiffton School teaches 5th and 6th graders and picks up an A-minus on Niche. For primary school, parents send their children to Owatin Creek Elementary School. The school is located fewer than 4 miles from Reiffton and scores a B on Niche.
In Reiffton, Exeter Township Senior and Junior High School are walkable from residential areas.
Reiffton School serves grades 5-6 with an A- rating on Niche.com.
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Shopping along route 422
In the opposite direction of downtown Reading there is a shopping center that hugs Route 422. The center is home to several big box stores, franchise restaurants, supermarkets and a mall with a Boscov’s department store. The massive parking lot around the center starts to fill up as early as 5 a.m. as locals arrive to get an early workout or attend Pilates classes at the Exeter Fitness and Training gym. After an intense workout, locals love to refuel at the Breakfast Hut. The family-owned diner is known for serving classics like French toast piled high with fruit and whipped cream and savory biscuits dipped in gravy.
Five Below is a popular store in Exeter Commons within Reiffton.
Boscov's serves the Reiffton area residents with great items.
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The Barta Bus is the main source of transportation in Reiffton with easily accessible stops.
Transportation and Jobs in Reading
Route 422 marks the southern border of Reiffton and puts the neighborhood 60 miles from Philadelphia. As a sprawling suburban neighborhood, most residents find a car to be a necessity. Nearby Reading is home to the Golden Wolves of Alvernia University, a private Catholic college that teaches almost 3,000 students. Reading Hospital is also one of the area’s largest employers. The Hospital was recently named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals according to Healthgrades, earning the recognition for the second year in a row since 2022.
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