Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
164 Total Sales
4 in Sinking Spring
$400K - $900K Price Range
Sinking Spring
Located in Berks County
Sinking Spring, an old suburban borough in the Reading area, resembles many other Pennsylvania towns, filled with rowhomes and farmhouses from the early to mid-20th century, a blend of both its agricultural heritage as well as industrial roots.
Located about 5 miles west of Reading and spanning only 1.5 square miles, the town supports a population of 3,000 people. Compared to boroughs closer to the city, the tracts in Sinking Spring are sparser and more rural. Penn Avenue passes through the town and serves as the main thoroughfare, with businesses, shops and fast-food franchises situated between homes and parking lots along the highway.
The major appeal of living in Sinking Spring is the housing variety and accessibility to activities. “You can find rows, twins and single-family homes with character,” says Dave Mattes, a native of Berks County and a Realtor with Remax of Reading. “What you’ll find about the entire area are parks, trails, minor league sports and everything imaginable. They're all within 10 minutes.”
Homes in recent years have generally sold for about $100,000 to $300,000. At that price, you’ll find homes with brick or stone exteriors and hardwood floors inside, exhibiting a historic and rustic charm, according to Mattes. Some of the homes on the higher end are part of newer housing tracts built in the last 20 years. In the Brookfield Manor subdivision, where homes have as much as 5,800 square feet of living space, recent sales have gone as high as $630,000.
Head east from Sinking Springs and you’ll pass a few other boroughs before reaching Reading’s downtown district that’s full of restaurants, theaters, bars, venues and offices. The Fighting Phils, the city’s minor league baseball team and an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are also located near downtown. Through the spring and summer, the team draws thousands of fans to the historic FirstEnergy Stadium to cheer on the team and enjoy post-game fireworks on warm summer nights.
You don’t have to cross the Schuylkill River into downtown to have a good time. In West Reading, The Barley Mow is one of several breweries and eateries in the district. There, you can lounge in the backyard beer garden and sample a variety of the more than 700 craft brews on its menu.
Students in Sinking Springs are zoned to the Wilson School District, serving approximately 6,200 students on Reading’s outskirts. GreatSchools.org gives Wilson High School an 8 out of 10, as the school shows an above average performance when it comes to standardizing testing, student progress and college readiness.
Outside of school, children and adults learn new skills and ways to express themselves at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, a longtime community gathering place that offers classes and programs for visual arts, dance, yoga, theater and music. The institute also manages a preschool and kindergarten program. When the school year ends, kids look forward to hanging out with friends and participating in activities through the institute’s summer camps.
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Christopher Suarez
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Chaknos
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
151 Total Sales
2 in Sinking Spring
$175K - $289K Price Range
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Matt Summers
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Matt Summers
Responds QuicklyD.R. Horton Realty of Pennsylvania
(267) 719-2477
558 Total Sales
15 in Sinking Spring
$525K - $668K Price Range
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Jennifer King
Jennifer King
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX of Reading
(717) 892-5657
399 Total Sales
1 in Sinking Spring
$150,000 Price
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Josh Hess
Josh Hess
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Of Reading
(484) 878-3399
75 Total Sales
1 in Sinking Spring
$226,000 Price
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Amanda Marx
Amanda Marx
Responds QuicklyMullen Realty Associates
(570) 276-3735
168 Total Sales
2 in Sinking Spring
$95K - $215K Price Range
Schools
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Sinking Spring Housing Trends
On average, homes in Sinking Spring, PA sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Sinking Spring, PA over the last 12 months is $334,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$336,000
Median Sale Price
$334,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$337,300
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Months of Supply
1.60
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,700 - $3,300 per month
- Green Valley Terrace Luxury Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,081+ Sq Ft
- 100 Lucky Way
- Sinking Spring, PA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Sinking Spring Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,142
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,405
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,050
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.7%
College Graduates
30.5%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
