Neighborhoods in Reading, PA

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East Reading

Nestled within the natural areas of Reading is East Reading, an expansive neighborhood stretching from the border of downtown Reading to neighboring regions Oley and Jacksonwald. Residents may be far from amenities, but locals love the community’s connection to nature and stately, rural homes. The area is also home to the locally famous Reading
- Average Value
  
  $379K
- List Price
  
  $91K - $674K
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  6 Listings
East Reading
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Glenside

With its dense tree-lined streets, open green spaces and proximity to the Schuylkill River, Glenside offers its residents a balance of tranquil suburban living with easy access to city life. With an area of 1.3 square miles, Glenside is divided into two townships: Abington Township and Cheltenham Township. Pennsylvania Route 12 Warren Street
- Average Value
  
  $289K
- List Price
  
  $144K - $877K
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  5 Listings
Glenside
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College Heights

Among Reading residents, College Heights is known by one fun fact, students can make their way from pre-K to college all within a walkable stretch of 13th Street. This academic enclave is home to Albright College, which happens to be the neighborhood’s namesake. Early 20th-century homes and grand old trees fill this north-side suburb, positioned
- Average Value
  
  $263K
- List Price
  
  $160K - $451K
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  3 Listings
College Heights
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Liggett

A neighborhood of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Liggett lies just outside of the boroughs of West Reading and Wyomissing. Both are popular spots in the Reading area, and the Liggett neighborhood features proximity to both, but at lower average home prices. Emily Gordon is a Realtor with Keller Williams Platinum Realty who’s based in Wyomissing, and
- Average Value
  
  $236K
- List Price
  
  $167K - $293K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Liggett
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Northwest Reading

Northwest Reading sits inside Pennsylvania's fourth largest city. The city of Reading was named for a railroad company that once saw colossal success during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the company is long gone, and there's no passenger rail in the city. But that could soon change. "There has been a lot of talk to restore rail service between
- Average Value
  
  $184K
- List Price
  
  $164K - $1M
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Northwest Reading
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Northeast Reading

Northeast Reading, located southeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 222 and state Route 12, combines urban living with convenient access to shopping, dining, and parks. The neighborhood features a mix of residential and commercial areas, with row houses dominating the residential streets. These homes, built in the early 1900s, showcase
- Average Value
  
  $169K
- List Price
  
  $92K - $352K
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  7 Listings
Northeast Reading
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District 8

District 8 is one of the quieter neighborhoods of downtown Reading despite being made up of the signature densely packed row houses that characterize the city. The area is nestled between many of the city’s natural areas, and it is situated farther away from downtown’s epicenter, leading to less noise and road traffic. Its residential streets also
- Average Value
  
  $164K
- List Price
  
  $108K - $300K
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  2 Listings
District 8
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Penn's Common

Penn’s Common is a bustling community near the heart of Reading, Pennsylvania. “If you like inner city walkability, you’re in the right area — it’s probably the busiest part of the city,” says Jerry Buffa, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty who has lived in Reading since 1996. “Reading used to be a great place. It’s slowly trying to rebuild,
- Average Value
  
  $159K
- List Price
  
  $141K - $349K
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  2 Listings
Penn's Common
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Reading City Center

Walking through the streets of Reading City Center, colorful murals adorn the sides of the neighborhood's buildings. "Generally speaking, the city of Reading and the surrounding Berks County area, people tend to stay. It offers a slower pace of life," says Liz Egner, team lead of The Liz Egner Group at RE/MAX of Reading, who’s been selling homes
- Average Value
  
  $154K
- List Price
  
  $91K - $244K
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  0 Listings
Reading City Center
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Greenwich

Although the railroad tracks that pass through Greenwich tell the tale of Reading’s industrial decline, this little neighborhood tucked into the bend of the Schuylkill River on the city's west side has a story of its own. Day by day, locals are finding reasons to be optimistic about their community — chief among them are advocacy efforts from
- Average Value
  
  $144K
- List Price
  
  $112K - $234K
- For Sale
  
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  2 Listings
Greenwich
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District 6

District 6 is a neighborhood in the heart of Reading characterized by its historic row houses and closeness to the area's only public high school. Home prices are a big draw to new homebuyers, and the area’s central location in the city makes reaching amenities more accessible. District 6’s row houses can cost between $100,000 and $190,000, with
- Average Value
  
  $142K
- List Price
  
  $105K - $251K
- For Sale
  
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  6 Listings
District 6
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Hillside

Hillside is an up-and-coming urban neighborhood next to the well-known Penn Commons Historic Site of Eastern Reading. According to Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, homebuyers are drawn to the area for the pricing of homes and its proximity to employers. “Amazon has two or three warehouses throughout
- Average Value
  
  $138K
- List Price
  
  $101K - $188K
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  3 Listings
Hillside
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Outlet Area

Residents of Outlet Area are proud of their cultural roots, which shows in the neighborhood's character. “It’s a multicultural area, for sure. There is a huge Spanish community and so many Hispanic restaurants and stores,” says Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “A lot of my clients come from New York
- Average Value
  
  $138K
- List Price
  
  $103K - $225K
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  3 Listings
Outlet Area
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Sixth Ward

The Sixth Ward in Reading, Pennsylvania, greets you as you cross the Schuylkill River via the Buttonwood St. Bridge. This neighborhood features old brick and stone masonry row houses and twin duplexes, typically two or three stories high, with some homes offering rear alley parking. The area’s proximity to downtown Reading and West Reading
- Average Value
  
  $136K
- List Price
  
  $95K - $234K
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  2 Listings
Sixth Ward
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18th and Cotton

Structurally speaking, the Reading neighborhood of 18th and Cotton looks broadly similar to how it appeared in the early 1900s. Turn-of-the-century brownstones and townhouses comprise the bulk of the residential real estate in this southeastern section of the city. The Japanese-style Reading Pagoda, erected in 1908, looms over the neighborhood
- Average Value
  
  $131K
- List Price
  
  $92K - $213K
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  4 Listings
18th and Cotton
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Downtown Reading

Downtown Reading offers comparatively lower-priced homes close to shopping and dining, as well as three blocks featuring over 30 murals by local artists. The fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, it was named after the now-defunct Reading Railroad Company. The city saw a lot of success during the Industrial Revolution, and while Reading has lost a
- Average Value
  
  $131K
- List Price
  
  $108K - $338K
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Downtown Reading
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Saint Mary's

St. Mary’s may be a small neighborhood near downtown Reading, but its community represents the city’s multicultural makeup. According to Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, St. Mary’s is “close to where a lot of the Latino communities come together. The Hispanic Center is just a couple minutes away, and
- Average Value
  
  $125K
- List Price
  
  $69K - $219K
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  3 Listings
Saint Mary's
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Southeast Reading

In the heart of downtown Reading, homebuyers are becoming increasingly interested in buying property in Southeast Reading. According to Marjorie DeJesus, a seasoned Reading-area Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, “The city of Reading is a great start for families who want to be homeowners or investors in real estate. I see clients who could
- Average Value
  
  $122K
- List Price
  
  $78K - $254K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Southeast Reading
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Southeast Community

Just under a mile from downtown Reading, Southeast Community offers a residential feel at the heart of the city. The streets are lined with houses, with the occasional corner store or market. With downtown so close, residents are just minutes from Reading’s best restaurants and sports venues. As part of a smaller city, Southeast Community doesn’t
- Average Value
  
  $112K
- List Price
  
  $75K - $220K
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  4 Listings
Southeast Community
Cumru
- Average Value
  
  $320K
- List Price
  
  $189K - $405K
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  1 Listing
Cumru

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