Outlet Area Homes for Sale

Outlet Area is a Reading neighborhood that attracts out-of-state buyers from New York and New Jersey due to its competitive housing prices. Homes in Outlet Area are typically three-story rowhouses built around 1900, featuring earth-colored brick and stone exteriors, covered porches, and concrete stoops. While most residents park on the street, some properties include detached garages. The neighborhood is lively, with foot traffic contributing to the ambient noise. Children may attend 10th & Green Elementary School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. City Park, located about 2 miles away, is the city’s central green space and offers an all-abilities playground, splash pad, walking paths, and sports courts. Closer to home, 11th and Pike Playground provides additional recreational options with its play area, sprinklers, and open grassy field. Dining options in Outlet Area are plentiful, with The Spot On Spring café and various Latin American eateries like Old San Juan Café, La Fogata Mexican Restaurant, and Ana Restaurant. Grocery shopping is convenient with Save A Lot and Price Rite Marketplace nearby, along with specialty stores like El Puerto Mexican Grocery and Asian Food Market. Public transportation is accessible through the Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority (BARTA), with bus stops throughout the neighborhood. Outlet Area is approximately 64 miles from Philadelphia, reachable in about an hour and a half by car, and 44 miles from Lehigh Valley International Airport.