NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 Hertzog School Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Rockland Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $479,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,240 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2015

Last sale price $194,500 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 113% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,312/month

Highlights

  • 3.02 Acre Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2015

Beautiful quiet setting with open ground and woods. 3+ acres great for horse lovers, 1 stall shed on property & cottage house/storage shed. This property backs up to a horse farm and has potential for a pond. The farmhouse has a living room & family room on the first floor and four bedrooms on the second floor with a walk-up attic. A large eat-in kitchen, great for holiday get togethers, and dining room and laundry are located on the first floor. A beautiful covered patio, for outside entertaining, overlooks the backyard which is a combination of nut trees, woods, and grass. A true nature lovers delight. This very quiet setting features a one care garage and parking for 7 or more. Lots of great features to enjoy in this grand old home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donald Hutchison

(610) 685-3197 dshhutch@aol.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 10/18/2014

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Sharayko

(610) 763-8389 cheryl.sharayko@cbhomes.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 3.02 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,240 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dirt Floor

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7940
  • Assessor Parcel Number 75-5461-00-86-7940

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Generator
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Range, Microwave, Ceiling Fans,, Window A/C
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful quiet setting with open ground and woods. 3+ acres great for horse lovers, 1 stall shed on property & cottage house/storage shed. This property backs up to a horse farm and has potential for a pond. The farmhouse has a living room & family room on the first floor and four bedrooms on the second floor with a walk-up attic. A large eat-in kitchen, great for holiday get togethers, and dining room and laundry are located on the first floor. A beautiful covered patio, for outside entertaining, overlooks the backyard which is a combination of nut trees, woods, and grass. A true nature lovers delight. This very quiet setting features a one care garage and parking for 7 or more. Lots of great features to enjoy in this grand old home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Dirt Floor
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2240
  • Net Sq Ft: 2240.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 93.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2240
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 50

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 99500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 41800.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.02
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 128066.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1561002
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5747.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 75-5461-00-86-7940
  • Tax Lot: 7940
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 06/15/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Rosenkrantz Ellen
Bought by
Doran Brandy
Current Estimated Value
$415,171

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2014
Closed on
Jun 12, 2015
Sold by
Ream David E and Ream Paulette M
Bought by
Rosenkrantz Ellen R
Seller's Agent
Donald Hutchison
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Sharayko
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$194,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,400
-11.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1985
Bought by
Ream David E and Ream Paulette M
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
Doran Brandy -- None Available
Rosenkrantz Ellen R $194,500 None Available
Ream David E -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $194,500 -7.3% $87 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Price Changed $209,900 -2.3% $94 / Sq Ft
02/09/2015 02/09/15 Price Changed $214,900 -2.3% $96 / Sq Ft
10/18/2014 10/18/14 For Sale $219,900 -- $98 / 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 $1,415 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2024 $6,405 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2023 $6,233 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2022 $6,087 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2021 $6,039 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2020 $5,991 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2019 $5,921 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2018 $5,856 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2017 $5,747 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2016 $1,183 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2015 $1,159 $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
2014 -- $141,300 $41,800 $99,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donald Hutchison

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Donald Hutchison

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 685-3197

    25 Total Sales

    Donald Hutchison
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Cheryl Sharayko

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003129270

Bright MLS

APN: 75-5461-00-86-7940

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Rockland

50 Hertzog School Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 50 Hertzog School Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 18 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $415,171, approximately $185 per square foot. This property was built in 1840. 50 Hertzog School Rd is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Brandywine Heights Elementary School, Brandywine Intermediate School, and Brandywine Heights High School.

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