Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,120 sqft$237/sqft
1056 Valley Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$237/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come see this totally updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher style home with partially finished lower level ready for a new family to make it home. Upon entering, you will love the large eat-in modern kitchen with ample cabinet space featuring soft-close hinges, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances allowing plenty of natural light boasting 2 walls of windows. Continuing, you will find beautiful hardwood flooring and new paint throughout the home. Updates continue in to the bathroom with...Come see this totally updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher style home with partially finished lower level ready for a new family to make it home. Upon entering, you will love the large eat-in modern kitchen with ample cabinet space featuring soft-close hinges, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances allowing plenty of natural light boasting 2 walls of windows. Continuing, you will find beautiful hardwood flooring and new paint throughout the home. Updates continue in to the bathroom with a tiled shower and glass shower doors. The basement has an outside exit and a partially finished family room for additional space. This property features a newer roof and replacement windows as well as a new hot water heater installed July 2023. As a bonus space, there is an enclosed side porch to expand the living area. Outside you'll find a 2-car detached garage with a covered side porch as well. You'll love relaxing in the private back yard in the fire pit area that's bordered by farm fields and you'll have the same beautiful farmland view from the front of this great property. It is conveniently located with quick access to shopping, highways and more being just a 10 minute drive from Trexlertown or 30 minutes to Allentown/Reading, PA. Inquire today to make your move to better living!
  • Listed by: Christopher J Carr 855.885.4663 support@simplechoicerealty.com • HomeZu
Listing closed: 09/08/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2032852

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Mertztown, PA

9 comparable properties found

1

$275,000

Sold 06/29/26

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,120
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$288,000 | 928 Valley Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
1/33
2

$288,000

Sold 01/28/25

3
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
3

$285,000

Sold 11/22/24

3
Bedrooms
1,288
Square Feet
0.7
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants
1/64
4

$320,000

Sold 12/15/25

3
Bedrooms
1,092
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/26
5

$265,000

Sold 05/28/26

3
Bedrooms
1,304
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/23
6

$280,000

Sold 12/22/25

3
Bedrooms
1,344
Square Feet
0.87
Acres
$340,000 | 9341 Longswamp Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
1/42
7

$340,000

Sold 12/04/24

3
Bedrooms
1,040
Square Feet
0.44
Acres
8

$256,371

Sold 08/08/25

2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,040
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
9

$160,000

Sold 10/10/24

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
988
Square Feet
0.56
Acres

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Property Information for 1056 Valley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,826 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 59-5473-02-87-8589
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Longswamp Twp (10259)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $82,600
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $632
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $40,900
  • City Town Tax: $265
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax Lot: 8589
  • School Tax: $2,928
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,120.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: East
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • RFactor Ceilings: 30
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Heated, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete
  • Basement Finished Percent: 25.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1531284
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.SimpleChoiceRealty.com

Property History for 1056 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518718648

$265,000
Sep 8, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2032852

$265,000
Aug 1, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2032852

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1518718648

$265,000
09/08/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2032852

$265,000
08/01/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2032852

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1056 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,700Additions$40,900Total$82,600
Tax Record2026$988 ($82 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyBERKSAPN59547302878589

Schools near 1056 Valley Road

This home is within Brandywine Heights Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Brandywine Heights High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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