205 Forrest Road

Closed 9/19/24
Closed 9/19/24
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Last Sold Price
$495,000
4 beds2,592 sqft$191/sqft
205 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

Wow! Is the word that describes this beautifully designed home full of character and charm at every turn. Set on just under two private and peaceful acres, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature all year long. As you wind your way home through the countryside, your cares will slip away as you step inside this unique home filled with elements of stone, wood, and brick throughout. Stone walkway leading to your covered brick patio welcomes you and your guests. Enjoy any morning or evening from...Wow! Is the word that describes this beautifully designed home full of character and charm at every turn. Set on just under two private and peaceful acres, you will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature all year long. As you wind your way home through the countryside, your cares will slip away as you step inside this unique home filled with elements of stone, wood, and brick throughout. Stone walkway leading to your covered brick patio welcomes you and your guests. Enjoy any morning or evening from here as you peer into the forest of tall trees and ferns. As you enter, you will be greeted by beautiful wood timbers and brick wall, which centers this home offering passive warmth on those chilly nights from your woodstove. Southern exposure compliments everything, while the bank style construction helps cool things down in the summer. Family and dining rooms offer large glass doors giving you beautiful views all year long. Kitchen and dining area is filled with brick and wood accents along with exposed wood beam ceiling. Plenty of counterspace and built in wooden desk add to functionality and charm. Living room features beautiful hardwood floors and exposed brick wall. First floor powder room and laundry complete the main level. Ascend to the upper level on the floating wooden staircase. Here you will find beautiful hardwood floors throughout, along with exposed wood beam ceilings. Four spacious bedrooms, including one with an outside exit for your personal needs. Primary suite offers like new walk in glass shower and walk in closet. Take the stairs to the attic giving you plenty of storage space along with walk up attic over the garage too. Attached side entry garage keeps you out of the elements all year long. Plenty of outdoor parking space for your trailer too. Enjoy the outdoors including all the birds and four-legged friends who will visit every day. This beautiful home and property is the private oasis you have been dreaming of. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/19/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeffrey Martin • Century 21 Gold
    P: (610) 207-8474 jmartin@c21gold.com

Property Details for 205 Forrest Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PABK2044702
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$6,423 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1981
Lot Size
1.88 AC / 81,892 SF
County
Berks County
Tax ID Number
59-5462-00-64-4862
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Trees/Woods
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
06-20-2024
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Municipality
LONGSWAMP TWP
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,592.00
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
Excellent
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Building Information for 205 Forrest Road

Stories2Year Built1981Building Size-Lot Size1.88 AC / 81,892 SF

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Property Information for 205 Forrest Road

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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $137,100
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,050
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $99,000
  • City Town Tax: $439
  • Land Assessed Value: $38,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Zoning: CONS
  • Zoning Dscrp: Conservation
  • Tax Lot: 4862
  • School Tax: $4,933
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 13.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 20.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 9.00
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 16.00
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 27.00 x 12.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,592.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,592.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,592.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Batts Insulation, Block, Blown-In Insulation, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Stick Built, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Brick, Dry Wall, Masonry, Wood Ceilings, Wood Walls
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Heavy Duty, Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 1530654
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Corner, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/g4vvYt8LIIg
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Solar - Passive, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 205 Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541635768

$495,000—
Sep 19, 2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #740042

$495,000—
Sep 19, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2044702

$495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541635768

$495,000
09/19/2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #740042

$495,000
09/19/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2044702

$495,000

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Public Records for 205 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$38,100Additions$99,000Total$137,100
Tax Record2026$1,640 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size81,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981CountyBERKSAPN59546200644862Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 205 Forrest Road

This home is within Brandywine Heights Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Brandywine Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gateway Christian School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School
Public4 to 8

Brandywine Heights High School
Public9 to 12

Gateway Christian School
PrivatePK 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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This home: 205 Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$495,000
4
2,592
81,892
215 Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$229,900
2
1,932
95,396
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2
1,240
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3
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