NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 Forrest Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $433,588 - $512,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,448 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2012

Last sale price $215,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,585/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 5.12 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of March 2012

Wonderful contemporary freshly painted interior with private, tranquil
setting! Nature abounds on over five sprawling, secluded, wooded acres.
Beautiful cedar sided home with three/four bedrooms, two full baths, third
floor fourth bedroom or studio with cathedral ceilings, skylight and pellet
stove. Balcony off master bedroom and second bedroom. Hardwood &
Bamboo floors. Stone fireplace accessible from living room & dining room.
Insulated glass doors along with insulated Pella, Anderson windows.
Upgraded kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops, tile
backsplash,tile flooring, GE SS appliances. Two-tier koi pond nestled within
mature landscaping. Hand-crafted playhouse along with wooden swingset.
Two utility sheds and poured concrete parking pad. Easy access to Rt. 222.
20 minutes from Reading & Allentown. Near Bear Creek Ski Resort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rudy Amelio

Rudy Amelio Real Estate Listed on: 01/27/2012

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Co-Listed By

James Blewitt

Kay Builders, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 5.12 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Plywood Siding Panel T1-11

Interior Spaces

  • 2,448 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Panoramic Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiant Ceiling
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59-5462-00-65-7283

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,114

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 128500.00
  • Miscellaneous: Radon Tested
  • Stories: 3.0
  • View: Panoramic
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup, Oven Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Contemporary, Den/Office, Family Room First Level, Laundry Lower Level, Skylight, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Basement: Full
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 87.83
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2448
  • Square Footage: 2448
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: T-1-11, Wood
  • Exterior: Balcony, Covered Porch, Deck, Insulated Glass, Pond, Porch, Screens, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Number Of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Heat Type: Ceiling Cable, Electric, Pellet Stove, Radiant, Wood Stove, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brandywine Hghts
  • Middle School: Brandywine Hghts
  • High School: Brandywine Hghts

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.120
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Pond, Public Road, Unpaved, View, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 5 - 10 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 223027
  • Zoning Code: Res

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 59-5462-00-65-7283
  • County Taxes: 891.00
  • Municipal Taxes: 298.00
  • Total Taxes: 5114.00

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 3924.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2012
Closed on
Feb 23, 2012
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Mcgovern Daniel A
Bought by
Prutzman Craig
Seller's Agent
Rudy Amelio
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.48%
Current Estimated Value
$444,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$213,493
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2011
Sold by
Caruso Matthew R
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2008
Sold by
Kapelsohn Emanuel and Kapelsohn Barrie
Bought by
Caruso Matthew R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$309,700
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Prutzman Craig $215,000 Land Title Services
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp $2,600 None Available
Caruso Matthew R $326,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prutzman Craig $35,000
Open Prutzman Craig $193,566
Closed Prutzman Craig $213,493
Previous Owner Caruso Matthew R $309,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2012 03/27/12 Sold $215,000 -6.5% $88 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2012 01/27/12 For Sale $229,900 -- $94 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,537 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2024 $6,075 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2023 $5,951 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2022 $5,819 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2021 $5,775 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2020 $5,732 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2019 $5,648 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2018 $5,589 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2017 $5,490 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2016 $1,281 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2015 $1,281 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
2014 $1,281 $128,500 $49,400 $79,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rudy Amelio

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Rudy Amelio

    Rudy Amelio Real Estate

    (610) 437-5501

    391 Total Sales

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  • James Blewitt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    James Blewitt

    Kay Builders, Inc.

    (610) 395-6857

    20 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    nonmember nonmember

    NON MBR Office

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 423767

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 59-5462-00-65-7283

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Longswamp

235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 27 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $475,897, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 235 Forrest Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including District-Topton Elementary School, Brandywine Intermediate School, and Brandywine Heights High School.

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