Last Sold Price
3 beds1,554 sqft$113/sqft
153 Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

Updated Cape Cod style home with an open main level floor plan. Many recent upgrades to the home. This home is in move-in condition just waiting for new owners. Two bedrooms on the main level makes one floor living possible with the laundry on this level. The upper level could be used as a master suite with a living area, bedroom and a full bath. Front porch overlooks an open field and the rear deck provides a quiet outdoor living area. Fenced in back yard is perfect for your pets.Updated Cape Cod style home with an open main level floor plan. Many recent upgrades to the home. This home is in move-in condition just waiting for new owners. Two bedrooms on the main level makes one floor living possible with the laundry on this level. The upper level could be used as a master suite with a living area, bedroom and a full bath. Front porch overlooks an open field and the rear deck provides a quiet outdoor living area. Fenced in back yard is perfect for your pets.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/30/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen M Kean • Pagoda Realty
    P: (610) 476-3961 kmkean@yahoo.com

Property Details for 153 Bowers Road

Status
MLS #
1002757324
Days on Market
38
Taxes
$3,477 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 10,019 SF
Tax ID Number
63-5452-04-84-4162
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
.
Municipality
MAXATAWNY TWP
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,554.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$382,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Mertztown, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 153 Bowers Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

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Property Information for 153 Bowers Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397316
  • High School: KUTZTOWN AREA SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Maxatawny Twp (10263)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $87,600
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $46,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,500
  • Land Use Code: 103
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 4162
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 14
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 7
  • Room Description: SUN ROOM
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Double Sink
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 14
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,554.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: .
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1537489
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Satellite Dish
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 153 Bowers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #570801768

$174,900
Mar 30, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002757324

$174,900
Feb 4, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002757324

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #570801768

$174,900
03/30/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002757324

$174,900
02/04/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002757324

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

Public Records for 153 Bowers Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,500Additions$46,100Total$87,600
Tax Record2026$1,157 ($96 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,554 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,554 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyBERKSAPN63545204844162

Schools near 153 Bowers Road

This home is within Kutztown Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Kutztown El School
PublicK to 5

Kutztown Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kutztown Area Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Greenwich-Lenhartsville El School
PublicK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 153 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$174,900
3
1,554
10,019
3
0.5
1,250
11,326
$215,600
2
1,024
7,405
$130,000
2
1,408
14,810
$161,000
5
1,494
30,056
$140,000
4
1,715
13,504

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