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3 beds966 sqft$207/sqft
273 Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
Single FamilyProperty Type
2,613 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$207/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cute and Cozy single home located in the quaint village of Mertztown. This affordable home backs up to Bowers Community Park with a playground, baseball field, and pavilions located just steps away. A charming front porch welcomes you to this completely remodeled home. Step inside to the large living room and kitchen combo providing a functional open layout in this move-in-ready home. Plenty of light throughout, beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting,...Cute and Cozy single home located in the quaint village of Mertztown. This affordable home backs up to Bowers Community Park with a playground, baseball field, and pavilions located just steps away. A charming front porch welcomes you to this completely remodeled home. Step inside to the large living room and kitchen combo providing a functional open layout in this move-in-ready home. Plenty of light throughout, beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. Convenient first-floor half bath with laundry. The small bedroom on the main would make a great office or playroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a remodeled full bath. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, replacement windows, nice neutral paint that will blend with any décor, new economical gas furnace, hot water heater, and off-street parking. This one won’t last!
  • Listed by: James R Ernst 610.207.1996 jernst@c21gold.com • Century 21 Gold
Listing closed: 02/09/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2024950

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Mertztown, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 273 Bowers Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,174 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 63-5452-12-86-3331
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: MAXATAWNY TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 966.00
  • 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: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397316
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $54,400
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $417
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $21,000
  • City Town Tax: $128
  • Land Assessed Value: $33,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Zoning: NC
  • Zoning Dscrp: Neighborhood Commercial
  • Tax Lot: 3331
  • School Tax: $1,630
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 10.00
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 966.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 966.00
  • Total SQFT: 966.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel ID: 1537522
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Private
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.JimErnstHomes.com

Property History for 273 Bowers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505801340

$200,000

+106.8% / yr

Feb 9, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2024950

$200,000
Feb 9, 2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #707821

$200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1505801340

$200,000

+106.8% / yr

02/09/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2024950

$200,000
02/09/2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #707821

$200,000

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

Public Records for 273 Bowers Road

Taxable ValueLand$33,400Additions$21,000Total$54,400
Tax Record2026$719 ($60 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt966 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt966 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN63545212863331

Schools near 273 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: 273 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$200,000
3
966
2,613
$125,000
2
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5,227
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