Have you considered relocating to Reading, PA but have no idea where to begin? The Matt Wolf Team can help you find a home in the right neighborhood that’s perfectly suited to your family.
The Matt Wolf Team at Berks Real Estate specializes in residential real estate in Berks County and the surrounding counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Take advantage of our expertise, professionalism and vast knowledge of the area to help you find a home that fits your budget and lifestyle.
Discover Reading, PA
Reading is the fifth most populous city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Berks County. It can be difficult to find a place that combines city and country life as effortlessly as Reading, PA.
Go several blocks in one direction and enjoy skipping rocks in the Schuylkill River. Four blocks in the other direction, you can dine on Italian food at the renowned Mom Chaffe’s Cellarette and catch an art exhibit in West Reading.
Whether you are dreaming of a home in a quaint, small-town atmosphere in the midst of wooded hills and horse farms, or something more urban and luxurious with picturesque scenery, we can help you find a home you love in Reading or the surrounding area.
Major Employers
From the largest single-site, lead-acid battery manufacturing facility in the world (East Penn Manufacturing Co.), to a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys (Carpenter Technology), to nationally recognized healthcare facilities (Tower Health, Penn State Health), to city and county governments, banks, school districts and more, Reading has a diverse and thriving business environment.
Top School Districts
A good school district usually equates to a good neighborhood. This can mean greater safety, an abundance of places to eat and shop, ease of access to transportation, and amenities like public parks and playgrounds.
The Reading School District serves the city with 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, one intermediate high school and one senior high school, and educates nearly 20,000 students.
The top school districts on the immediate outskirts of Reading include:
- Exeter Township School District serves Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough. The district operates three elementary schools, an intermediate school, a junior high school and a senior high school. They enjoy a graduation rate of 98%, and about 75% of their students go on to higher education.
- Wilson School District serves the communities of Spring, West Lawn, Sinking Spring, Lower Heidelberg, and Wyomissing. It consists of eight elementary schools, two junior high schools, one senior high school, and is one of the top-ranked school districts in Pennsylvania.
- Wyomissing Area School District operates two elementary schools and a junior/senior high school that has been ranked within Newsweek’s top 1,200 public high schools in the U.S. annually since 2006, and consistently ranks among the Washington Post’s most challenging public schools in Pennsylvania. It serves West Reading and Wyomissing.
Things to Do in Reading, PA
Reading offers many exciting activities and events that are sure to please everyone in the family. The city is designated a national Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and offers several scenic trail networks within 15 miles of city center. Visit the Neag Planetarium to see the universe in fantastic detail, color and movement. Take in a game at FirstEnergy Stadium to watch the Reading Fightin’ Phils play baseball. These suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg!
When you’re ready to look at homes for sale in and around Reading, PA, get in touch with The Matt Wolf Team at 610-685-3189. We’ll ensure that your home-buying experience runs smoothly and help you work through almost any challenge that arises.
Here is just a small selection of homes that are available in Berks County, PA.
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