Richard Sachetta
Bold Realty
(484) 878-5932
76 Total Sales
1 in Beech-Wilson
$75,000 Price
Beech-Wilson
Suburban Neighborhood in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Montgomery County 19464
Beaming with historic charm, Beech-Wilson feels like an escape to the turn of the 20th century. From Beech Street to the south and Wilson Street to the north, you’re immersed in beautiful homes built from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Gary Pace, real estate agent with Zuber Realty, has lived in the neighborhood since 1974. He says, “The homes are the biggest attraction. All of my clients fall in love with the architecture. If they built houses like these today, they would be a million dollars. But they’re much more affordable and full of rich character that you can’t get from a new home.”
Colonial and Gothic Revival architecture fuse together on Beech-Wilson’s tree-lined grid. They range from duplexes to single-family homes, ranging from $200,000 to $300,000. On the lower end, you can get a 1,200-square-foot colonial with three bedrooms and original interiors. A similar home with modern updates goes for around $250,000. In the higher price point, you’ll find 5-bedroom homes with 3,000 square feet of living space, original hardwood and cozy wrap-around porches. If you prefer a newer home, you’ll find some Cape Cods and ranch-style homes from the 1950s closer to Wilson Street, in the mid-$200,000s.
Not only have the neighborhood homes been around for a while, but so have some of the local businesses. While there aren’t many businesses, most are on N Charlotte Street, including North End Florist, which has been selling flowers to the community since 1985. There’s also Mike’s Brick Oven Pizza, a popular spot for pizza, cheesesteaks and other comfort Italian dishes for decades. Then you have newer restaurants like Urban’s, a casual spot for breakfast and lunch, which opened in 2022. “That building used to be a bar until it went out of business about 50 years ago. It’s been sitting empty ever since, so it’s really nice to see how Urban’s has brought it back to life.” Urban’s isn’t entirely new to the area. The restaurant started out making wood-fired pizza from a food truck about 10 years ago and continues to do so today, so you’ll frequently see them around Pottstown.
Kindergarten through fourth-grade students are split between Lincoln and Franklin Elementary Schools. They go on to Pottstown Middle and High Schools. The high school has a B- rating from Niche and is regarded as the third-most diverse high school in the state.
For some outdoor recreation, head to Spruce Street Park, a small space where kids can play on the playground or a pickup basketball game. Less than a mile away, near Downtown Pottstown, you can visit the larger green space of Memorial Park. Bring a bike or skateboard to catch some air at the BMX track and hit the ramps at the skatepark. Anglers can cast a line in the Manatawny Creek, which feeds into the Schuylkill River. And when you want to cool off, run through the sprinklers at Fountain of Youth Spray Park.
While just minutes from all of the excitement of downtown, you’ll appreciate the historic beauty of Beech-Wilson.
Written By
Nicolas Stuart
Photography Contributed By
Jesse Roehrer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Richard Sachetta
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Melanie Hughes
Melanie Hughes
Crescent Real Estate
(717) 420-8166
69 Total Sales
1 in Beech-Wilson
$170,000 Price
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Tabitha Heit
Tabitha Heit
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
(267) 460-6297
97 Total Sales
1 in Beech-Wilson
$234,900 Price
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Tameka Goldsborough
Tameka Goldsborough
RE/MAX Town & Country
(484) 787-5825
93 Total Sales
1 in Beech-Wilson
$175,000 Price
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Bonnie Pappas
Bonnie Pappas
Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
(610) 609-7311
155 Total Sales
3 in Beech-Wilson
$130K - $160K Price Range
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Meghan Chorin
Meghan Chorin
Compass RE
(610) 998-3578
404 Total Sales
2 in Beech-Wilson
$195K - $200K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Pottstown Riverfront Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Grills
Spruce Street Park & Basketball Courts
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Terrace Lane Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cherry Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Chestnut Street Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Beech-Wilson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beech-Wilson, Pottstown sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Beech-Wilson, Pottstown over the last 12 months is $208,774, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$215,000
Median Single Family Price
$221,000
Median Townhouse Price
$250,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$220,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,111
Median Year Built
1912
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,408
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,926
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,248
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$950 - $1,550 per month
- Farmington Heights
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 780 Farmington Ave
- Pottstown, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,227
Median Age
38
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,371
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,111
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.6%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
79.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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Prestigious private schools and high-end homes near downtown Pottstown
Manatawny-Farmington
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Downtown Pottstown
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Pottsgrove
Rural-suburban bliss in the woods outside hip-and-happening Pottstown
East End South
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