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Good School Districts Near Pennsburg, Gilbertsville, Pottstown...

Kiersten VogtPro Member
Real Estate Agent · Ocean View, NJ · Member since 2015 · 76 posts · 25 votes

I've recently stumbled upon a "mentor" who has tasked me with figuring out the most sought after school districts near me. I know I can look this stuff up online based on "ratings" but he and I both feel like sometimes public opinion differs from these online ratings. 

If you're near Pennsburg, East Greenville, GIlbertsville, Bally, Barto, Pottstown, Quakertown, Allentown, Collegeville in Pennsylvania etc. let me know which school districts you find to be the most favorable for buyers. I believe Upper Perkiomen School District is good but not sure on too many others. 

If you aren't from around these areas... how would you figure out which schools are the most sought after. I'm going to reach out to local real estate agents and see if they have any input as well. 

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Matt M.
Specialist · Easton, PA · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Kiersten Vogt

Near Allentown is Parkland School District. Excellent.

About 20 mins away is Nazareth, very good also.

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  • Donovan Mitchell
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    GreatSchools.org

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  • Justin BrownBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Allentown, PA · Member since 2017 · 343 posts · 156 votes
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    There are several great resource online. When talking with local agents, like myself, we are constrained by real estate law as to how to answer that question, as in the past there have been issues they call “red lining.” If you are looking for residential purchase I would encourage research on what factors are most important to you, or if for investment purposes I would suggest running strict numbers and talking with local investors. We have a great meet up on the Thursday Thursday’s of the month in Allentown, where you could connect with some great folks with experience in those areas! Check the events page for details!
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  • Clark Kirkpatrick
    Contractor · Pottstown, PA · Member since 2018 · 216 posts · 160 votes
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    Downingtown schools are sought after in that area. 

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  • Kiersten VogtPro Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Ocean View, NJ · Member since 2015 · 76 posts · 25 votes
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    Thanks @Donovan Mitchell, I'll check that site out. 

    @Justin Brown ... I guess a better question would be what schools are your clients interested in, asking for or seeking. 

    @Clark Kirkpatrick Thank you for the input! I've heard those schools are popular. 

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  • Kiersten VogtPro Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Ocean View, NJ · Member since 2015 · 76 posts · 25 votes
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    What websites are good for learning demographics of particular markets? 

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  • Justin BrownBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Allentown, PA · Member since 2017 · 343 posts · 156 votes
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    @Kiersten Vogt I don’t normally get asked about that, but more questions about cap rates and class of tenants etc. that tends to be better than school district for deciding where to invest. 

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  • Justin BrownBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Allentown, PA · Member since 2017 · 343 posts · 156 votes
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    Although @Kiersten Vogt the cap rates tend to be inversely proportionate to the better rank of the school district, but you can find that’s not a rule across the board. 

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  • Matt M.
    Specialist · Easton, PA · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Kiersten Vogt

    Near Allentown is Parkland School District. Excellent.

    About 20 mins away is Nazareth, very good also.

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  • Kiersten VogtPro Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Ocean View, NJ · Member since 2015 · 76 posts · 25 votes
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    @Matt M. Thank you! I'm not too familiar with Allentown but looking to broaden my knowledge of it!

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