NOT LISTED FOR SALE

89 Forrest Rd Mertztown, PA 19539

Rockland Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $362,000 - $475,873

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,912 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2023

Last sale price $280,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,469/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 41.98 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Feed Barn
  • Transitional Architecture
  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Zoned Heating

About This Home

As of December 2023

Beautiful setting in Rockland Township. The 41 acres are wooded and some open pasture land. Home, garage and barn are in need of renovation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Smith

RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB046342A Listed on: 11/02/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Wilson Zimmerman

EXP Realty, LLC License #RS305177

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 41.98 Acre Lot
  • Hunting Land
  • Property is zoned EAP, Enhanced Agricultural Preservation

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,912 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Basement with some natural light
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Schools

  • District-Topton Elementary School
  • Brandywine Heights Middle School
  • Brandywine Heights High School

Farming

  • Feed Barn
  • Bank Barn
  • Farm Land Preservation

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 75-5462-00-65-3325

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,030

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2912
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2912
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2912
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 89

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Bank Barn
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • Middle School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • School District Key: 300200397309
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Features: Hunting, Feed Barn
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
  • Farm Operation: Clean And Green
  • Lot Size Acres: 41.98
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1828648.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Zoning: EAP
  • Zoning Description: Enhanced Agricultural Preservation
  • Farmland Preservation: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6030.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 75-5462-00-65-3325
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 12/04/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Nov 22, 2023
Sold by
Sands Evelyn L and Sands Ronald C
Bought by
Martin Andrew
Seller's Agent
Patricia Smith
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Wilson Zimmerman
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-37.78%
Views
270
Current Estimated Value
$425,218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,218
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.96%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$276,602
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,504

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1974
Bought by
Sands Ronald C and Sands Evelyn L
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
Martin Andrew $380,000 None Listed On Document
Sands Ronald C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Andrew M $150,000
Open Martin Andrew $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Sold $280,000 -29.1% $96 / Sq Ft
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Price Changed $395,000 -12.2% $136 / Sq Ft
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $450,000 -- $155 / 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 $1,369 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2024 $6,197 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2023 $6,030 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2022 $5,889 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2021 $5,842 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2020 $5,796 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2019 $5,728 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2018 $5,665 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2017 $5,560 $136,700 $40,200 $96,500
2016 $1,124 $137,000 $40,500 $96,500
2015 $1,124 $137,000 $40,500 $96,500
2014 $1,124 $137,000 $40,500 $96,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patricia Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Patricia Smith

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-7788

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Patricia Smith
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  • Wilson Zimmerman

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Wilson Zimmerman

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (610) 451-8645

    2 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Wilson Zimmerman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036632

Bright MLS

APN: 75-5462-00-65-3325

Pennsylvania Berks County Mertztown 19539 Rockland

89 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA

This home is located at 89 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539 since 02 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $425,218, approximately $146 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 89 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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