Hillside Homes for Sale

Hillside is an up-and-coming East Reading neighborhood next to the well-known Penn Commons Historic Site. It features colonial-style row houses, typically two to three stories with three to five bedrooms. Many homes have been remodeled inside while retaining their historic brick exteriors. Covered porches and concrete stoops lead directly onto the neighborhood’s sidewalks. Parking is primarily on-street, though some properties include detached garages. Children may attend 13th & Green Elementary School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. City Park, located at Hillside's southern border, spans nearly 50 acres and features walking trails, sports courts and a playground with a music station, a lemonade stand, language panels, rock climbing steps and a surface spinner. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Skyline Downhill MTB Trail is just over 2 miles away. Local businesses include La Fidelita Mexican Bakery and Nino & Sons pizzeria. Grocery options like Emily Mini Market and CTown Supermarkets are nearby. Public transportation is provided by BARTA, with bus stops throughout the neighborhood. Philadelphia is about 60 miles away and Lehigh Valley International Airport is about 40.