NOT LISTED FOR SALE

284 Forrest Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Longswamp Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $900,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,804 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2020

Last sale price $485,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,512/month

1,056 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • 11.78 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2020

This home is located at 284 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 11 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $769,931, approximately $132 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 284 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Miller

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193624L Listed on: 07/11/2017

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Chaknos

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 11.78 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,804 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Mobility Improvements
  • Property is near a creek
  • Barn or Farm Building

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8126
  • Assessor Parcel Number 59-5462-00-74-8126

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5804
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5804
  • Net Sq Ft: 5804.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.13
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5804
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 284

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building, Barn
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 6
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Cooling Type: Geothermal
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397309

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 326100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36200.00
  • Land Use Code: 801
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.78
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 513137.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1530662
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16160.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 59-5462-00-74-8126
  • Tax Lot: 8126
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2017
Closed on
Jul 30, 2020
Sold by
Robertshaw Teresa and Glascoe Frances P
Bought by
Harvey Marjon and Harvey Mark
Seller's Agent
Eric Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Mark Chaknos
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$629,900
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$144,900
-23%
Total Days on Market
1056
Current Estimated Value
$769,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$284,931
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Robertshaw Teresa
Bought by
Robertshaw Teresa and Robertshaw Thomas Benjamin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2009
Sold by
Robertshaw Teresa and Glascoe Frances
Bought by
Robertshaw Teresa and Glascoe Frances P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2007
Sold by
Yeager Conrad C
Bought by
Robertshaw Nicholas and Robertshaw Teresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,250
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Harvey Marjon $485,000 Edge Abstract
Robertshaw Teresa -- None Available
Robertshaw Teresa -- None Available
Robertshaw Nicholas $380,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harvey Marjon $388,000
Previous Owner Robertshaw Teresa $100,000
Previous Owner Robertshaw Teresa $415,000
Previous Owner Robertshaw Nicholas $51,250
Previous Owner Robertshaw Nicholas $205,000
Previous Owner Yeager Conrad C $252,700
Previous Owner Yeager Conrad C $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $84 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2019 11/18/19 Price Changed $499,900 -13.8% $86 / Sq Ft
10/08/2019 10/08/19 Price Changed $579,900 -7.9% $100 / Sq Ft
07/11/2017 07/11/17 For Sale $629,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $3,115 $260,400 $36,200 $224,200
2024 $12,312 $260,400 $36,200 $224,200
2023 $12,060 $260,400 $36,200 $224,200
2022 $11,791 $260,400 $36,200 $224,200
2021 $11,703 $260,400 $36,200 $224,200
2020 $16,160 $362,300 $36,200 $326,100
2019 $15,923 $362,300 $36,200 $326,100
2018 $15,757 $362,300 $36,200 $326,100
2017 $15,478 $362,300 $36,200 $326,100
2016 $3,612 $362,300 $36,200 $326,100
2015 $3,612 $515,600 $36,200 $479,400
2014 $5,140 $515,600 $36,200 $479,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Eric Miller

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 685-3103

    2 in this area

    245 Total Sales

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  • Mark Chaknos

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Mark Chaknos

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 223-4720

    160 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000257243

Bright MLS

APN: 59-5462-00-74-8126

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Longswamp

284 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 284 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 11 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $769,931, approximately $132 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 284 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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