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Pottstown, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Pottstown
Pottstown is a borough in Eastern Pennsylvania, about 40 miles from Philadelphia. Residents enjoy the tight-knit community as well as the many amenities provided by the town…
Pottstown is a borough in Eastern Pennsylvania, about 40 miles from Philadelphia. Residents enjoy the tight-knit community as well as the many amenities provided by the town like parks, recreation facilities, and transportation services, making it an ideal location for active adults looking to purchase a home in a residential area.
Climate & Geography
The climate in Pottstown is considered humid continental, which features four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The hottest temperatures are in June reaching temperatures in the mid to high 80s. Winter temperatures reach their lowest in January with temperatures falling to the mid 20s.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Pottstown has plenty of open space with 19 local parks that have features like walking trails, pavilions, and grilling areas, making a great location for nature lovers.
Some of the top attractions in the area include Pottsgrove Manor, Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, Manatawny Still Works, Carousel at Pottstown, Memorial Park, Warwick Park, Fricks Lock Village, the United States Hot Air Balloon Team, Captured in Coventry, and Steel River Playhouse.
For more fun opportunities, Philadelphia is an hour-and-a-half drive away, making it accessible for a day trip or weekend getaway.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Pottstown is significantly lower than the state and national average with factors like housing, health care, and transportation driving down the overall cost of living. Other factors like groceries and utilities are higher than average.
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax rate of 3.07 percent with an additional tax levied by municipalities. Retirement income like social security benefits are not taxed, railroad retirement benefits are exempt, and other retirement income paid is exempt once taxpayers meet retirement age.
Health Care
Pottstown residents can receive health care services from the local Pottstown Hospital. They can also receive services from highly recognized hospitals in neighboring towns such as Physicians Care Surgical Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, St. Luke’s Hospital- Anderson Campus, Reading Hospital which are all within a 17 mile radius or less.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Pottstown, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Pottstown has 72 homes, the largest has 153 homes, and the average communities consists of 122 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Pottstown. The most recent communities started in Pottstown include Pottsgrove Hunt, Bucktown Crossing, Manatawny Village. There is also 1 communities in Pottstown that offers new construction homes, including Pottsgrove Hunt.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Pottstown.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Pottstown stay on the market for around 765 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $342,329, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Pottsgrove Hunt average around $444,350, while homes in Bucktown Crossing average around $310,000.
26 communities near Pottstown
24 homes near Pottstown
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,711 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,552 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,872 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,014 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,510 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,778 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,917 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,820 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,008 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,760 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,742 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,994 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,841 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Pottstown, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Pottstown has 72 homes, the largest has 153 homes, and the average communities consists of 122 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Pottstown. The most recent communities started in Pottstown include Pottsgrove Hunt, Bucktown Crossing, Manatawny Village. There is also 1 communities in Pottstown that offers new construction homes, including Pottsgrove Hunt.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Pottstown.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Pottstown stay on the market for around 765 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $342,329, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Pottsgrove Hunt average around $444,350, while homes in Bucktown Crossing average around $310,000.
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