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Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many<\/a> on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty<\/a> and growing wealth concentration<\/a>. But luxury homes\u2014multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom builds\u2014are still selling<\/a>, even as most buyers pull back.<\/p>\n Most people can’t afford high-end homes, although they’re still fun to dream about. So, to highlight where luxury real estate is commanding the highest prices, Redfin analyzed the most expensive neighborhoods in the Reading metro area\u2014and showcased a few of the area’s standout listings (when possible).<\/p>\n Note: Redfin’s analysis focused on metro areas, meaning some neighborhoods fell within smaller nearby cities. Listings and data were gathered on October 15, 2025.<\/p>\n #1. College Heights (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n Median sale price<\/p>\n : $324,250 |<\/p>\n Median days on market<\/p>\n : 12 days<\/p>\n 1421 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604 1511 Union St, Reading, PA 19604 1611 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604 #2. Centre Park (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n Median sale price<\/p>\n : $260,000 |<\/p>\n Median days on market<\/p>\n : 13 days<\/p>\n 1020 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 521 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601 542 N 5Th St, Reading, PA 19601 725 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 #3. Sixth Ward (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n Median sale price<\/p>\n : $215,000 |<\/p>\n Median days on market<\/p>\n : 3 days<\/p>\n 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 #4. Ricktown Arts District (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n Median sale price<\/p>\n : $215,000 |<\/p>\n Median days on market<\/p>\n : 3 days<\/p>\n 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 #5. Southwest Reading (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n Median sale price<\/p>\n : $215,000 |<\/p>\n Median days on market<\/p>\n : 12 days<\/p>\n 1020 Meade St, Reading, PA 19611 209 Carroll St, Reading, PA 19611 226 S 5Th St, Reading, PA 19602 510 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602 This story<\/a> was
– List price: $289,999
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,472
– See 1421 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $415,000
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 2,921
– See 1511 Union St, Reading, PA 19604 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $379,900
– Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 2,636
– See 1611 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $215,000
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 1,848
– See 1020 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $244,900
– Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,989
– See 521 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $249,990
– Beds: 5 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 2,335
– See 542 N 5Th St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $249,900
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,656
– See 725 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $245,000
– Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: not available
– See 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $355,000
– Beds: 4 | Baths: not available | Square feet: 3,200
– See 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $219,900
– Beds: 5 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 1,910
– See 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $245,000
– Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: not available
– See 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $355,000
– Beds: 4 | Baths: not available | Square feet: 3,200
– See 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $219,900
– Beds: 5 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 1,910
– See 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $264,900
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 1,408
– See 1020 Meade St, Reading, PA 19611 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $259,900
– Beds: 4 | Baths: 1 | Square feet: 1,140
– See 209 Carroll St, Reading, PA 19611 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $395,000
– Beds: 7 | Baths: 3 | Square feet: 4,570
– See 226 S 5Th St, Reading, PA 19602 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
– List price: $179,000
– Beds: 3 | Baths: 1 | Square feet: 1,240
– See 510 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602 on Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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