Berks County Real Estate Information
The Good & The Bad
I have lived and worked in Berks County for 20+ years and I absolutly love the area. Berks County has so much to offer, Local and National sports teams, Over abundance of schools of Dance and of the Arts, Over 17 glof courses, seemingly endless nature trails, lakes, rivers, hunting, fishing and a Perfect place for any family. These are of course my opinions but i encourage you to take some time and experience everything Berks County can offer but plan on staying for a while!
Some important statistics for anyone looking o buy or sell Ral Estate in Berks County.
The average home sold in Berks County for $168,500 in the 2nd Qtr of 2009 and increased to $170,400 in the third quarter. Great News!
The number of homes on the market in Berks County increased from 4,922 in the first qtr of 2009 to 5,422 in the third. Great News if you looking to buy!
The number of homes sold in Berks County was 943 in the 2nd qtr and incresed to 1,042 in the third qtr. Great news for Buyers And Sellers alike!
New Construction in hanging in but still not even close to units completed a few years ago. New home construction in the 2nd qtr totaled 57 homes, and declined in the 3rd qtr to 45 homes. Bad News!
How Long will my home, on average, sit on the market before bieng sold? 2nd Qtr of 2009, about 101 days, Here is some great news. The number of days a home sat on the market in the 3rd qtr? 90 Days! Awesome News!
The Great News is, it is still a Buyers Market and there are many choices to pick from. Unlike the days past where ating fast was the only option available. Now you can look a little longer, choose a little smarter and wok the deal a little harder. Looking to Buy? NOW IS YOUR TIME!
The Bad News is, if your looking to sell it may take a little longer than a few years ago but here is a little advice.
Selling? Make SURE you have an experienced Realtor who works in your area! Make SURE they have an agressive marketing plan for your home. DO NOT accept the proverbiale List and sit Agent. Make SURE they have a proven TRACK RECORD of selling homes for top dollar FAST.
Below is an overview of every zipcode in Berks County and the statistice within.
Zipcode / Avg Price / 1 yr change / homes sold / days on market / % of asking $ /
17026 150,000 -42.31% 1 57 100.1%
17067 164,500 -28.32 2 111 93.8%
17087 75,500 na 1 5 100%
18011 167,500 -57.05% 2 46 89.4%
18056 45,000 -82.92 1 38 90.2
18062 124,500 na 2 7 97.7
19503 169,500 -3.14 2 32 100
19504 278,000 22.57 5 102 95
19505 181,000 -17.8 7 106 97.5
19506 217,700 12.16 12 168 98.5
19507 167,800 -13.06 3 40 97.1
19508 180,900 -13.5 41 156 95.4
19510 185,900 -14.96 25 92 100.6
19511 180,000 na 1 49 92.4
19512 183,100 -2.4 46 78 97
19518 232,900 -2.4 39 76 98
19520 250,900 -28.05 4 18 96.5
19522 211,800 3.32 32 97 94.9
19526 139,000 -20.57 33 100 97.1
19529 269,900 na 1 11 100
19530 196,100 .41 18 71 95.5
19533 198,400 -14.26 17 113 95.6
19534 130,000 na 2 54 96.7
19536 109,000 -29.68 1 39 90.9
19539 231,200 -11.01 10 140 96.5
19540 219,500 2.76 27 88 92.8
19541 203,300 -38.07 15 96 91.1%
19543 250,500 -13.68 21 142 99
19547 191,600 -32.68 12 75 96.9
19551 154,600 -34.85 10 127 98.1
19554 210,100 na 3 93 101.4
19555 157,200 -17.48 6 73 94.2
19559 138,000 na 1 317 92.1
19560 156,300 1.23 28 134 95.9
19562 140,000 -10.60 8 76 95.5
19565 173,100 -23.71 26 80 97.8
19567 112,200 -9.08 13 42 96.6
19601 60,000 -20.41 41 95 95.3
19602 50,200 22.44 14 157 93.7
19604 76,900 -10.69 49 67 97.1
19605 159,200 -4.38 70 85 98
19606 156,200 -15.15 116 87 96.9
19607 167,400 -9.66 95 71 98.6
19608 225,600 -7.25 58 78 97.8
19609 174,700 2.4 41 55 96.7
19610 237.100 -2.51 47 96 94.9
19611 107,500 -6.03 33 113 96.4
If you would like any other information on Berks County or any other surrounding area, email me your request to BerksRealtor@yahoo.com or visit my website at www.ILoveBerksCounty.com and click on the community info tab.
Thank You for your interest in Berks County!
Thomas Brintzenhofe-Exit Diamond Realty
