Bonnie Pappas
Responds Quickly
Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
(610) 609-7311
153 Total Sales
1
$680,000 Price
Mohnton
Located in Berks County
At the southern end of Reading’s suburbs, an old town that used to be known for making flour, wool hats and guns is now a quiet residential community that still looks like how it did a century ago.
Mohnton’s a classic one-stoplight community with early 1900s Colonial-style rowhomes and cottages on sloping residential streets with a few historic chapels made of brick or stone at the center of town. Walking along Mohnton’s sidewalks on a Saturday morning, you’ll likely see neighbors lounging in front of their homes or draining water tins into perennials on porches adorned with American flags or holiday decorations. To the west, the old town center connects to a more contemporary residential area with midcentury-style homes on older roads that link to a modern subdivision that started rising about 30 years ago.
Home prices range substantially throughout Mohnton because of the lots and home styles available in different sizes. In March 2023, a nearly one-acre lot in the newer residential area was listed for only $25,000, while the owners of a 3,100-square-foot, two-story house with a brick-and-vinyl exterior, new roof, covered front porch and an in-ground pool in the back were asking $434,900 for it. Properties in the old town area are generally less expensive because of their older age and smaller size, but homes ranging from 800 to 2,000 square feet can be bought for around $175,000 to $250,000.
Mohnton is a bedroom community with only a few businesses or offices. For dining out, Mangia has been a local staple for more than 30 years. While there are other pizzerias in town, Mangia stands out with its menu that includes traditional Italian entrees. Its service also has a flair when you order Pasta Al Parmigiano Reggiano, prepared tableside in a cheese wheel and set aflame with grappa.
The rise of Mohnton in the mid-1800s can be attributed to grist mills and other industries that relied on the power of Wyomissing Creek. If you follow the waterway’s path, you’ll see that old brick warehouses and factory buildings are still clustered along the creek behind homes on Wyomissing Avenue. A few blocks up the creek, though, residents gather at a county park to play baseball or let their children run, jump and slide at the “Magic in Mohnton” playground, a castle-like structure made of natural wood. On the other side of the old town, the Mifflin Area YMCA provides an additional ball field, sports courts and a fitness center. Like any other YMCA, the organization offers before-and-after school care for children and programs for kids and adults.
The borough’s students belong to the Mifflin School District. At Governor Mifflin Senior High School, students can start earning college credits through dual enrollment programs associated with Alvernia University and Reading Area Community College. For those interested in pursuing a career in health and medicine, seniors can shadow healthcare workers at Reading Hospital and get ahead as part of programs in collaboration with the Berks Career & Technology Center, Tower Health System and Penn State University. Regardless of whether you have kids in the school district, many visit the intermediate school campus at least once a year for the annual Greater Mifflin Community Days, a summertime celebration where guests march in parades, indulge in funnel cake and joyously scream on carnival rides before a showstopping fireworks display at the end of the week.
Written By
Christopher Suarez
Photography Contributed By
Danny Lambert
Video By
Victoria Sharpe
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bonnie Pappas
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Andrea Fonash
Andrea Fonash
Four Oaks Real Estate LLC
(484) 922-9397
144 Total Sales
1
$500,000 Price
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Mark Chaknos
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(484) 507-1825
160 Total Sales
5
$106K - $485K Price Range
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Jason Burkholder
Jason Burkholder
Hometown Property Sales
(223) 217-5657
163 Total Sales
1
$194,900 Price
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
147 Total Sales
4
$243K - $645K Price Range
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Kate Mardis
Kate Mardis
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
(717) 208-8974
69 Total Sales
2
$124K - $250K Price Range
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- 9th to 12th
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Mohnton Housing Trends
On average, homes in Mohnton, PA sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mohnton, PA over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 115% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
115%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,712
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,968
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
864
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
988
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
681
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,264
Open Houses
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Neighborhoods in Mohnton
Property Mix - Square Feet
Mohnton Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,903
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,317
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,675
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.8%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
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®
7
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 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.
