Last Sold Price
5 beds1,494 sqft$108/sqft
159 Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

A country home in a country setting with public water & sewer. Enjoy views of the surrounding farmland in North Eastern Berks County. Room for your your pets, your cars, and your garden on this 0.69 acre lot. Outbuilding includes a 3-car garage with carport on side ( in need of repair), a hen house divided into 3 separate parts for your use, and an outhouse. All need repainting. The 4/5 bedroom house boasts a slate roof, lots of natural woodwork, 9ft. ceiling, transum windows, and hardwood floors,...A country home in a country setting with public water & sewer. Enjoy views of the surrounding farmland in North Eastern Berks County. Room for your your pets, your cars, and your garden on this 0.69 acre lot. Outbuilding includes a 3-car garage with carport on side ( in need of repair), a hen house divided into 3 separate parts for your use, and an outhouse. All need repainting. The 4/5 bedroom house boasts a slate roof, lots of natural woodwork, 9ft. ceiling, transum windows, and hardwood floors, even under carpeting. All appliances are included in sale. The bath and kitchen have been updated. There is newer plumbing,electric service, tile and carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint on the brick outside. Mostly all new windows and seller has a contractor installing 2 new windows in the near future.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/25/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Craig Reinert • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (610) 207-5467 craig@craigreinerthomes.com

Property Details for 159 Bowers Road

Status
MLS #
1002601190
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$3,191 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1880
Lot Size
0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
Tax ID Number
63-5452-04-84-4480
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod, Traditional
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
FLEETWOOD
Municipality
MAXATAWNY TWP
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,494.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$307,050

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Mertztown, PA

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Building Information for 159 Bowers Road

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

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Property Information for 159 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: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $80,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $36,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $43,600
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 4480
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 14
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
  • Room Description: BEDROOM
Room 10
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Non-Use
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,494.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1537492
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stove - Wood, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Boat Storage
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.craigreinerthomes.com

Property History for 159 Bowers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002601190

$161,000
Jun 23, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554112813

$161,000
Jun 23, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554112813

$161,000

+11.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002601190

$161,000
06/23/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554112813

$161,000
06/23/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #554112813

$161,000

+11.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 159 Bowers Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,600Additions$36,800Total$80,400
Tax Record2026$1,062 ($89 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,494 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,494 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880CountyBERKSAPN63-5452-04-84-4480

Schools near 159 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: 159 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$161,000
5
1,494
30,056
3
0.5
1,250
11,326
$200,000
3
2
1,678
13,068
$174,900
3
1,554
10,019
4
1,872
700,880
$215,600
2
1,024
7,405

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