$267,055Average Value$175Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Higher-end homes in a neighborhood near downtown Pottstown
Split by the campus of a prestigious private academy with ties to Princeton University, some of the borough’s most expensive homes are in the Washington-Rosedale section of Pottstown.
Located east of downtown Pottstown and its collection of restaurants, convivial beer gardens and boutiques, Washington-Rosedale is primarily residential. From west to east, the neighborhood begins with modest row homes, bungalows and duplexes on narrow, tree-lined streets in a traditional grid layout. Farther into the neighborhood, the residential lots become much larger, with stately Colonial Revivals and other classical homes. “Fifty years ago, that was the affluent part of town where doctors and attorneys lived,” Jennifer Davidheiser, an agent with The Real Estate Professionals, a family-owned firm established in the Pottstown area 30 years ago, says of the Rosedale area. “There are some really neat homes there.”
The Rosedale portion of Washington-Rosedale has larger single family colonials.
You can find spanish revival architecture in the Rosedale section of Washington-Rosedale.
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Mansions and humble townhouses
Home values range from about $100,000 to $500,000. A few exceptional properties have sold for even more, like a 5,500-square-foot, 7-bedroom Colonial-style stone mansion with a heated saltwater pool, hot tub and gazebo that sold for $817,000 in December 2022. Even with a few high-priced properties selling for more than half a million dollars, Davidheiser said the city has seen more investment in its housing market and the downtown area because of the affordable real estate prices. “It’s still affordable and in the middle of a transformation,” she says. “Pottsville’s got a lot of stuff going on downtown now. So that makes it a much more exciting place to live.”
Three story brick colonials are a popular option in the Rosedale section of Washington-Rosedale.
The Washington-Rosedale neighborhood has many modest townhomes.
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Fancy eats at the Blue Elephant, boutique fitness studios, organic food markets and more downtown
Over the past few years, the downtown corridor has opened many new businesses, creating an exciting mix of upscale and casual places to shop and dine. Inside a historic bank building, the Asian-fusion Blue Elephant restaurant stands out with its blue velvet booths, polished brass work, Art Deco accent pieces and lush curtains that make the already tall ceiling feel even higher. At SOAR Aerial Fitness studio, anyone can become an amateur acrobat, training on elevated hoops to enhance strength, flexibility and balance. Downtown, folks can shop for groceries at Redner’s Quick Shop or the more organic-focused Deliah & Dean Market. Other supermarket options are just beyond the downtown area, with an Aldi and Landis Supermarket less than two miles away. Closer to the neighborhood, folks in the neighborhood patronize Jack Cassidy’s Irish Pub, an easygoing bar with a menu that includes Irish red ales, Guinness-battered onion rings and common Pennsylvania pub staples, including pierogies and cheesesteaks.
J.J. Ratigan Brewing Company has a rustic, fun and classy atmosphere nearby Washington-Rosedale.
Jack Cassidy's Irish Pub is the perfect place for a beer in the Washington-Rosedale neighborhood.
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Pottstown schools and the prestigious Hill School
Students in the community can attend Rupert Elementary School in the Pottstown School District. Niche gives the K-4 grade school a C rating. From there, students can advance to Pottstown Middle School and Pottstown High School. The middle school gets a C, while the high school has a B-minus rating. Though many families are pleased to have their kids attending local public schools, the Washington-Rosedale area is often associated with The Hill School and The Wyndcroft School. The Hill, a 9-12 grade boarding school that’s long been a feeder school for Princeton, was established in 1851 and spans approximately 200 acres. Alums include Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., businessman and professional sports pioneer Lamar Hunt, film director Oliver Stone and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. Also located in the neighborhood, the PreK-8 Wyndcroft School has an 8:1 student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 12 students.
Pottstown High School is proud to be called home of the Trojans.
The Hill School in Washington-Rosedale is a popular private feeder school into Princeton University.
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Recreation and relaxation on the Schuylkill River
When it comes to recreation and relaxation, the Brookside Country Club is located right next to the neighborhood and features an 18-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a swimming pool and a fine-dining restaurant. In the Washington section of the community, neighbors gather to let their kids play or grow vegetables together in the community garden at Chestnut Street Park. Residents also don’t have to travel far to experience nature along the Schuylkill River Trail and Pottstown Riverfront Park, where you can take out a boat or kayak.
Practice your swing at the Brookside Country Club driving range in Washington-Rosedale.
Pottstown Riverfront Park offers 41 acres of trails, woods and pavilions in Downtown Pottstown.
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Hop on the blue line down High Street for public transportation in Washington-Rosedale.
Local and regional transit via the PART and SEPTA bus systems
As a small city, Pottstown is mostly comprised of neighborhood streets and smaller thoroughfares. Around its edges, Routes 422 and 100 guide motorists around the region and to the nearby cities of Reading, Norristown and Philadelphia. For local travel, residents can take Pottstown Area Rapid Transit buses, while SEPTA’s Route 93 buses connect the city to the system’s sprawling intercity transit network.
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Parks in this Area
Pottstown Riverfront Park
Boating
Fishing
Grills
Spruce Street Park & Basketball Courts
Basketball
Multi-Purpose Field
Terrace Lane Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Maple Street Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Cherry Street Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Chestnut Street Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Lehigh Valley International
60 min drive
Bus
High St & Cedar St - Fs
Bus
High St & Edgewood St
Bus
High St & Price St - Fs
Bus
High St & Montgomery St - Fs
Bus
High St & Armand Hammer Blvd
Bus
High St & Keim St
Bus
High St & Beech St - Mbfs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington-Rosedale
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington-Rosedale, Pottstown sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Washington-Rosedale, Pottstown over the last 12 months is $277,662, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,057
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,289
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,481
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
On par with 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®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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