NOT LISTED FOR SALE

80 Merkle Rd Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Estimated Value: $452,765 - $539,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
$394/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 22, 2022

Last sale price $375,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,688/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6.47 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Double Oven
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2022

Quiet and peaceful rancher on a large 6.47 acre lot. Large, flat, open field has potential for horses, hobby farming, outdoor recreation, or simply kicking back and enjoying the wildlife. The ranch home features 3 bedrooms with an on suite half bath, central air, and a whole home propane powered generator. The large basement has a lot of potential for added living or recreation space if you need a bit more room. The spacious 2 car garage and shed provide plenty of space to keep cars and outdoor equipment out of the weather.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Geist

(484) 707-7052 jeff.geist.realtor@gmail.com Realty One Group Exclusive License #RS332861 Listed on: 09/28/2022

Realty One Group Exclusive

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Bahlman

(484) 792-1729 tinabahlman@gmail.com Milia Team Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,158

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 6.47 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Front Loading Washer

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berks County Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4211
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-5389-02-78-4211

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,158

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Smart Camera In Kitchen, Smart Camera at Garage Entry Door
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator in Kitchen, Generator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-09-28
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Quiet and peaceful rancher on a large 6.47 acre lot. Large, flat, open field has potential for horses, hobby farming, outdoor recreation, or simply kicking back and enjoying the wildlife. The ranch home features 3 bedrooms with an on suite half bath, central air, and a whole home propane powered generator. The large basement has a lot of potential for added living or recreation space if you need a bit more room. The spacious 2 car garage and shed provide plenty of space to keep cars and outdoor equipment out of the weather.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer - Front Loading
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2464
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1232
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 324.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1232
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1232
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 80

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397309
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 69700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 69600.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 281833.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1499427
  • School Tax: 4939.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6158.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-5389-02-78-4211
  • Tax Lot: 4211
  • Tax Page Number: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1232
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/22/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2022
Closed on
Nov 22, 2022
Sold by
Basca Jennifer N
Bought by
Johnson Michael H and Johnson Samantha J
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Geist
Realty One Group Exclusive
Buyer's Agent
Tina Bahlman
Milia Team Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.25%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$485,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.22%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Outstanding Balance
$327,281
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,910

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1993
Bought by
Sharayko Cheryl A
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
Johnson Michael H $375,000 --
Sharayko Cheryl A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Michael H $337,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Sold $375,000 -6.3% $304 / Sq Ft
10/12/2022 10/12/22 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $400,000 -- $325 / 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 $1,478 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2024 $6,377 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2023 $6,158 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2022 $6,015 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2021 $5,967 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2020 $5,850 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2019 $5,774 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2018 $5,696 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2017 $5,575 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2016 $1,054 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2015 $1,054 $139,300 $69,600 $69,700
2014 $1,054 $125,800 $69,600 $56,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Geist

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jeffrey Geist

    Realty One Group Exclusive

    (484) 707-7052

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Geist
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  • Tina Bahlman

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tina Bahlman

    Milia Team Realty

    (484) 792-1729

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Tina Bahlman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2022140

Bright MLS

APN: 40-5389-02-78-4211

Pennsylvania Berks County Bechtelsville 19505

80 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA

This home is located at 80 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505 since 28 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $485,191, approximately $393 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 80 Merkle 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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