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Spring City

Spring City

Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania

Chester County 19475

$339,409 Average Value
$225 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Quiet, historic riverside community

Located along the banks of the Schuylkill River between Philadelphia and Reading, Spring City is a quiet, old Pennsylvania borough with a Main Street occupied by rows of locally owned businesses. “Our Main Street is starting to come back thanks to local revitalization efforts,” says Amy Keller, a library assistant at the Spring City Public Library who has lived in the area for over 30 years. “A few businesses have been here a long time, and the older population is shifting to younger people because of our great school district.” Named for the prevalence of natural springs in the area, Spring City was once a small industrial hub with papermills and a glass-making factory, spurred by the development of the Schuylkill Canal in the mid-1800s.

The Spring City residential area lots get larger and single family homes are more common.
The Spring City residential area lots get larger and single family homes are more common.
The Spring City River Park provides beautiful view of the Schuylkill River.
The Spring City River Park provides beautiful view of the Schuylkill River.
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Music takes center stage in Spring City

Originally a silent film theater and vaudeville hall built in 1908, The Gem has evolved into a concert venue and recording studio that serves bar food favorites in front of an intimate stage. The Spring-Ford Diner offers a quieter experience with nostalgic decor and home-cooked meals from chicken and waffles to the Spring-Ford Chicken Sandwich. Tuned Up Brewing is just a few more blocks down Main Street. In addition to being business partners who started crafting brews at home, two of the three founders also play in a local rock band called The Fermentors. Local musicians frequent George’s Music, a regional employee-owned chain that opened its first location on Main Street in 1977. “A lot of people around here know about George’s,” Keller says. “They teach music lessons and sell instruments and have been here for over 30 years.” The Spring City Public Library also plays a significant role in the community. The library hosts everything from community programs to events for children to the annual Christmas tree lighting. “The library has been here for over 100 years, and it’s definitely the hub of the community,” Keller says.

Open mic night at The Gem venue in Spring City is something locals can check out.
Open mic night at The Gem venue in Spring City is something locals can check out.
Friends and family gather at Spring-Ford Diner in Spring City for a lovely meal.
Friends and family gather at Spring-Ford Diner in Spring City for a lovely meal.
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Old brick homes

While the local industries contracted or vanished entirely along with the canal in the 20th century, the community has retained its character with old Victorian and Colonial-style home duplexes and row homes made of brick. In addition to the historic properties, the area includes a mix of single-family Cape Cods, ranch-style houses and new developments. Modest townhouses go for between $200,000 and $300,000. On the pricier side, a 2,700-square-foot single-family home with four bedrooms in the Villages at Spring Hill development starts at $680,000. There are about 1,580 total homes in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Spring City is only a handful compared to the significantly higher national average.

Victorian style twin homes are common in Spring City.
Victorian style twin homes are common in Spring City.
Cape Cods are a cozy and comfortable option for many who live in Spring City.
Cape Cods are a cozy and comfortable option for many who live in Spring City.
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A rated schools

Niche gives Spring City Elementary an A and the Spring-Ford School District an A+ based on student performance and graduation rates. Owen J. Roberts Middle School is another option that received an A-minus rating from Niche and serves about 915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Owen J. Roberts High School also received an A-minus rating from Niche and serves about 1,785 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1.

Spring City Elementary School scores an A rating on niche.com.
Spring City Elementary School scores an A rating on niche.com.
Owen J Roberts is  a highly rated public school in Pottstown, PA.
Owen J Roberts is a highly rated public school in Pottstown, PA.
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Pools, splash pads and river trails

Next to the school, kids play ball in the area’s youth baseball league and also gather to play games and splash around in the Brown Street Neighborhood Park community pool. Closer to downtown, residents can hop on the Schuylkill River Trail to explore the waterfront close to home. “We have great outdoor things to do here, and the river trail is a big one,” Keller says. “It runs from Philly, passes through here and eventually ends up north of Reading. It’s a very active trail and especially popular with hikers, bikers and dog walkers. It’s still growing too. They just added some new sections.”

Brown Street Park in Spring City offers many amenities loved by residents including pools, playground and tennis courts.
Brown Street Park in Spring City offers many amenities loved by residents including pools, playground and tennis courts.
The Schuylkill River Trail runs through Spring City, offering 18 miles of trails for walking, biking, and running.
The Schuylkill River Trail runs through Spring City, offering 18 miles of trails for walking, biking, and running.
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Take the 139 route Septa Bus in Spring City to get around from Phoenixville to Limerick.
Take the 139 route Septa Bus in Spring City to get around from Phoenixville to Limerick.

Bus stops and highways make travel easy

There are multiple bus stops along New Street and Spring City residents also have access to the nearby Highway 422 which can take them 30 miles southeast into Downtown Philadelphia. “I’d definitely say we’re a bedroom community for Philly because it’s so easy to get on route 422 and go anywhere,” Keller says. “It’s just a really good location halfway between Philly and Reading.”

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

62 min drive

Bus

New St & Wall St

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New St & Church St

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New St & Main St

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New St & Penn St

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New St & Cedar St

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Bridge St & Main St

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Bridge St & Main St - Mbfs

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Spring City US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$335,500
Median Single Family Price
$316,500
Median Townhouse Price
$500,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$340,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
851
Median Year Built
1900
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,633
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,215
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 24
    11am - 1pm

    258 Chestnut St, Spring City, PA 19475

    $325,555

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,152 Sq Ft
    • 258 Chestnut St
    • New 7 days ago

    Open House Canceled! FA-FA-FABULOUS is the best way to describe this fully renovated tasteful twin on the quaint Chestnut Street block of Spring City Borough, Spring-Ford School District. A few long years of hard work and sweat equity have redefined this property top to bottom with nothing left to do but move in and relax knowing everything was completed with intent for this owner to stay

    Keith Kline Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors-Collegeville

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  • Saturday, May 3
    12 - 2pm

    727 Hunsberger Rd, Spring City, PA 19475

    $599,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 2,436 Sq Ft
    • 727 Hunsberger Rd
    • New 2 days ago

    Why wait for new construction when you can move right into this nearly new, carriage-style twin home in the Villages at Spring Hill. At just one year young, this beautiful property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, and approximately 2,436 square feet of stylish living space across three finished levels.The airy, open-concept main floor welcomes you with a modern kitchen featuring

    Marlyne Caruolo Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,730
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$68,763
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,251

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

55 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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