Richard Sachetta
Bold Realty
(484) 878-5932
73 Total Sales
2 in Sinking Spring
$115K - $165K Price Range
About Sinking Spring, PA
Sinking Spring, an old suburban borough in the Reading area, resembles many other Pennsylvania towns, filled with rowhomes and farmhouses from the early to mid-20th century, a blend of both its agricultural heritage as well as industrial roots.
Located about 5 miles west of Reading and spanning only 1.5 square miles, the town supports a population of 3,000 people. Compared to boroughs closer to the city, the tracts in Sinking Spring are sparser and more rural. Penn Avenue passes through the town and serves as the main thoroughfare, with businesses, shops and fast-food franchises situated between homes and parking lots along the highway.
The major appeal of living in Sinking Spring is the housing variety and accessibility to activities. “You can find rows, twins and single-family homes with character,” says Dave Mattes, a native of Berks County and a Realtor with Remax of Reading. “What you’ll find about the entire area are parks, trails, minor league sports and everything imaginable. They're all within 10 minutes.”
Homes in recent years have generally sold for about $100,000 to $300,000. At that price, you’ll find homes with brick or stone exteriors and hardwood floors inside, exhibiting a historic and rustic charm, according to Mattes. Some of the homes on the higher end are part of newer housing tracts built in the last 20 years. In the Brookfield Manor subdivision, where homes have as much as 5,800 square feet of living space, recent sales have gone as high as $630,000.
Head east from Sinking Springs and you’ll pass a few other boroughs before reaching Reading’s downtown district that’s full of restaurants, theaters, bars, venues and offices. The Fighting Phils, the city’s minor league baseball team and an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are also located near downtown. Through the spring and summer, the team draws thousands of fans to the historic FirstEnergy Stadium to cheer on the team and enjoy post-game fireworks on warm summer nights.
You don’t have to cross the Schuylkill River into downtown to have a good time. In West Reading, The Barley Mow is one of several breweries and eateries in the district. There, you can lounge in the backyard beer garden and sample a variety of the more than 700 craft brews on its menu.
Students in Sinking Springs are zoned to the Wilson School District, serving approximately 6,200 students on Reading’s outskirts. GreatSchools.org gives Wilson High School an 8 out of 10, as the school shows an above average performance when it comes to standardizing testing, student progress and college readiness.
Outside of school, children and adults learn new skills and ways to express themselves at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, a longtime community gathering place that offers classes and programs for visual arts, dance, yoga, theater and music. The institute also manages a preschool and kindergarten program. When the school year ends, kids look forward to hanging out with friends and participating in activities through the institute’s summer camps.
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Sinking Spring Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sinking Spring, PA sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Sinking Spring, PA over the last 12 months is $318,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$318,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$6
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$172
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Sinking Spring, PA
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Shiloh Hills Elementary School
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7
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#2 Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
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6
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#3 Green Valley Elementary School
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6
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#4 Whitfield Elementary School
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6
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#5 Spring Ridge Elementary School
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5
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Wilson West Middle School
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8
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#2 Wilson Southern Middle School
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6
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Wilson High School
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7
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#2 Conrad Weiser High School
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6
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Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Kevin TollKevin is a Main Line native and 2000 graduate from LaSalle University, brings his dynamic personality and business background to the world of real estate. He specializes in residential & commercial sales. He has extensive knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia Area and surrounding suburbs, Southern NJ and Delaware. He takes pride in my honest service approach, always acting in the best interest of my client. He has significant experience in home sellers- upsizing, downsizing, relocation, probate, divorce, property management, first-time buyers, as well as multi-family investment properties. Buy and Sell with Confidence with The Toll Group.
After graduating from LaSalle with a BS in accounting, Kevin worked as an accountant at a large firm for four years before moving on to become a small business owner serving the Main Line area for five years. Kevin is also passionate about his involvement in the community; previously working as a wrestling coach at Harriton High School and a volunteer judo coach at the Overbrook School for the Blind. Kevin's family is his biggest supporters- his wife Megan is a full-time agent on the team, and their three young children, MacKenzie, Emerson, and Atticus are great helpers in the family business! In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending his time hiking, fishing, and cooking with the family.
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After graduating from LaSalle with a BS in accounting, Kevin worked as an accountant at a large firm for four years before moving on to become a small business owner serving the Main Line area for five years. Kevin is also passionate about his involvement in the community; previously working as a wrestling coach at Harriton High School and a volunteer judo coach at the Overbrook School for the Blind. Kevin's family is his biggest supporters- his wife Megan is a full-time agent on the team, and their three young children, MacKenzie, Emerson, and Atticus are great helpers in the family business! In his free time, Kevin enjoys spending his time hiking, fishing, and cooking with the family.
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Jerry Buffa
Jerry Buffa
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 878-3654
146 Total Sales
2 in Sinking Spring
$175K - $289K Price Range
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Rachel Ingram
Rachel Ingram
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Elite
(223) 216-5147
137 Total Sales
1 in Sinking Spring
$210,000 Price
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Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Five Star Realty
(272) 261-1454
113 Total Sales
1 in Sinking Spring
$585,990 Price
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The Sands Team
The Sands Team
Responds QuicklySands & Company Real Estate
(484) 755-3964
174 Total Sales
4 in Sinking Spring
$235K - $1.2M Price Range
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Taj Simmons
Taj Simmons
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(484) 755-3889
149 Total Sales
4 in Sinking Spring
$126K - $280K Price Range
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