Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,722 sqft$162/sqft
154 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.25 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$162/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to nature's paradise! Your log home is nestled among the whispering trees and peaceful hills of eastern Berks County. Just a short drive to major thorough fares make travel a breeze. Enjoy the outdoors and nature's friends from either outdoor deck or through the windows curled up by the fireplace. Open beam ceilings and shelving provide the perfect place to display your nick knacks. Main level features master bedroom and first floor office or reading room. 2 story family room featuring brick...Welcome to nature's paradise! Your log home is nestled among the whispering trees and peaceful hills of eastern Berks County. Just a short drive to major thorough fares make travel a breeze. Enjoy the outdoors and nature's friends from either outdoor deck or through the windows curled up by the fireplace. Open beam ceilings and shelving provide the perfect place to display your nick knacks. Main level features master bedroom and first floor office or reading room. 2 story family room featuring brick fireplace and hardwood floors. Upper level has 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. Walkout basement is heated and also has another woodstove to keep heating costs down! Welcome home to your personal paradise!
  • Listed by: Jeffrey Martin 610.207.8474 jmartin@c21gold.com • Century 21 Gold
Listing closed: 03/26/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005862044

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,900

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

Bechtelsville, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 154 Merkle Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,717 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 40-5389-02-66-8747
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: GROFF
  • Municipality: DISTRICT TWP
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 7
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,722.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 4.25 AC / 185,130 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: District Twp (10240)
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: 2008
  • Tax Assessed Value: $130,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $70,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $59,600
  • Land Use Code: 144
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 8747
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
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, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,722.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 999
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1499420
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 154 Merkle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266495005

$278,500
Mar 26, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005862044

$278,500
Feb 17, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005862044

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #266495005

$278,500
03/26/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005862044

$278,500
02/17/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005862044

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

Public Records for 154 Merkle Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,600Additions$70,400Total$130,000
Tax Record2026$1,380 ($115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,603 SqFtStories2Lot Size185,130 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978CountyBERKSAPN40538902668747Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 154 Merkle 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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199,505
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