Last Sold Price
2 beds1,932 sqft$119/sqft
215 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

Your woodland retreat awaits you. Beautiful wooded setting on 2.19 acres. This contemporary home has lots of natural light and ample size rooms. Kitchen offers Granite counter tops and charming brick veneer back splash. Oversized 2 car garage and pad for utility shed. Fenced yard with room for garden, pets and entertaining. Beautiful home. Has built-in hot tub in auxiliary room on first floor!Your woodland retreat awaits you. Beautiful wooded setting on 2.19 acres. This contemporary home has lots of natural light and ample size rooms. Kitchen offers Granite counter tops and charming brick veneer back splash. Oversized 2 car garage and pad for utility shed. Fenced yard with room for garden, pets and entertaining. Beautiful home. Has built-in hot tub in auxiliary room on first floor!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/10/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Renee D. Marinelli • BHHS Fox & Roach - Allentown
    P: (484) 547-3019 C: (484) 547-3019 renee.marinelli@foxroach.com

Property Details for 215 Forrest Road

Status
MLS #
584553
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$5,241 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
2.19 AC / 95,396 SF
Subdivision Name
Not in Development
View
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

106.2%

Mertztown, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 215 Forrest Road

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size2.19 AC / 95,396 SF

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Property Information for 215 Forrest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42011
  • Directions: From Fleetwood Rd (aka State St/Weiss S) - S onto Forrest - Follow to house on Left.
  • Latitude: 34.948807
  • Longitude: -85.253267
  • MLS Area Major: Longswamp
  • Zoning: Res
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 59-5462-00-64-7993
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,241
  • Tax Assessed Value: $121,300
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Not Applicable
  • High School: Brandywine
  • High School District: Not Applicable
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Not Applicable
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1932.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 1932.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.19
  • Lot Size Area: 95396.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 95396.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1980
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13.40 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 13.4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7.50 x 4.50
  • Room Length: 7.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 4.5
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.90 x 7.70
  • Room Length: 12.9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 7.7
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17.20 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 17.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Hot Tub Built-in
  • Room Dimensions: 9.90 x 13.50
  • Room Length: 9.9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.20
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 15.90
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 15.9
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 30.60 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 30.6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 215 Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2018

Closed

GLVRMLS #584553

$229,900
Aug 8, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629080276

$229,900
Jul 12, 2018

Pending

GLVRMLS #584553

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2018

Closed

GLVRMLS #584553

$229,900
08/08/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #629080276

$229,900
07/12/2018

Pending

GLVRMLS #584553

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

Public Records for 215 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$39,200Additions$82,100Total$121,300
Tax Record2026$1,451 ($121 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,676 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,676 SqFtStories2Lot Size95,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980CountyBERKSAPN59546200647993Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 215 Forrest 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
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 215 Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$229,900
2
1,932
95,396
$495,000
4
2,592
81,892
$248,750
2
1,240
325,393
3
2
1,920
531,868
3
2,144
258,746
$485,000
5
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