Why Live in Quinntown
Quinntown is a historically affluent neighborhood in the city of Pottsville atop the meandering ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains. "We are a very rural area, so by the region's standards, Pottsville is classified as a large city," says Amy Johnson, broker and owner at RE/MAX Five Star Realty. "But it has that small-town, close-knit community and affordable homes which have drawn many buyers from the mid-Atlantic in recent years."
In the 1800s, the discovery of anthracite coal led to Pottsville's coal rush, spurring development in an otherwise untouched area of eastern Pennsylvania. As the state's coal region began to flourish, businesses moved into town to meet the needs of a growing workforce, including Yuengling, America's oldest brewery. But Yuengling isn't the only historical landmark still standing.
The city's history seeps through its tree-lined streets. Quinnstown's eclectic mix of rowhouses and duplexes line U.S. Route 209 or Market Street while surrounding streets gain in elevation. Farther up the hill, stately homes canopied by mature foliage are reminiscent of the town's former glory. In its heyday, prosperous businessmen like Frank D. Yuengling crafted
Home Trends in Quinntown, PA
On average, homes in Quinntown, Pottsville sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Quinntown, Pottsville over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 105% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$267,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$98
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$267,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
105%