{"id":28815,"date":"2025-11-08T19:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/28815\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T19:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:54:10","slug":"the-most-expensive-neighborhoods-in-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/28815\/","title":{"rendered":"The most expensive neighborhoods in Reading |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762623731_433_pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The most expensive neighborhoods in Reading<\/p>\n<p>Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/buyers-vs-sellers-august-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">keeping many<\/a> on the sidelines. This comes amid rising <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/delaying-home-car-purchase-government-shutdown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">economic uncertainty<\/a> and growing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/releases\/z1\/dataviz\/dfa\/distribute\/chart\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wealth concentration<\/a>. But luxury homes\u2014multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom builds\u2014are <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/million-dollar-homes-are-the-fastest-moving-part-of-the-housing-market-as-wealth-gap-grows-120010184.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">still selling<\/a>, even as most buyers pull back.<\/p>\n<p>Most people can&#8217;t afford high-end homes, although they&#8217;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&#8217;s standout listings (when possible).<\/p>\n<p>Note: Redfin&#8217;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<p>#1. College Heights (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n<p>Median sale price: $324,250 | Median days on market: 12 days<\/p>\n<p>1421 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $289,999<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,472<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 1421 Palm St, Reading, PA 19604 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38257944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1511 Union St, Reading, PA 19604<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $415,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 2,921<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 1511 Union St, Reading, PA 19604 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38254005\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1611 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $379,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 3 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 2,636<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 1611 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38254203\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#2. Centre Park (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n<p>Median sale price: $260,000 | Median days on market: 13 days<\/p>\n<p>1020 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $215,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 1,848<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 1020 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38225597\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>521 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $244,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,989<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 521 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38225608\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>542 N 5Th St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $249,990<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 5 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 2,335<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 542 N 5Th St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38229349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>725 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $249,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: 1,656<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 725 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38227670\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#3. Sixth Ward (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n<p>Median sale price: $215,000 | Median days on market: 3 days<\/p>\n<p>267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $245,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: not available<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/143499519\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $355,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: not available | Square feet: 3,200<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/193315384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $219,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 5 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 1,910<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38200349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#4. Ricktown Arts District (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n<p>Median sale price: $215,000 | Median days on market: 3 days<\/p>\n<p>267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $245,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 6 | Baths: 2 | Square feet: not available<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 267 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/143499519\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $355,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: not available | Square feet: 3,200<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 334 Mcknight St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/193315384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $219,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 5 | Baths: 2.5 | Square feet: 1,910<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 339 N 2Nd St, Reading, PA 19601 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38200349\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#5. Southwest Reading (Reading, PA)<\/p>\n<p>Median sale price: $215,000 | Median days on market: 12 days<\/p>\n<p>1020 Meade St, Reading, PA 19611<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $264,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 1.5 | Square feet: 1,408<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 1020 Meade St, Reading, PA 19611 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38266260\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>209 Carroll St, Reading, PA 19611<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $259,900<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 4 | Baths: 1 | Square feet: 1,140<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 209 Carroll St, Reading, PA 19611 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38264328\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>226 S 5Th St, Reading, PA 19602<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $395,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 7 | Baths: 3 | Square feet: 4,570<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 226 S 5Th St, Reading, PA 19602 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38194345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>510 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; List price: $179,000<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beds: 3 | Baths: 1 | Square feet: 1,240<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; See 510 Laurel St, Reading, PA 19602 on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/PA\/home\/38184841\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Redfin.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16305\/PA\/Reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">This story<\/a> was produced by <a href=\"https:\/\/redfin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Redfin Real Estate<\/a> and reviewed and distributed by <a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.la\/Q03klgSR0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                                Connect with Us:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Want to Share Something with Our Team?<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The most expensive neighborhoods in Reading Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28816,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[736,128,130,129,1113],"class_list":["post-28815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-reading","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news","tag-thestacker"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28815"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28815\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}