284 Forrest Road
- Listed by Eric J Miller • RE/MAX Of ReadingP: (610) 670-2770 Emiller@GoBerksCounty.com
Property Details for 284 Forrest Road
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$493,000
Avg days on market
31
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Mertztown, PA
9 comparable properties found
$1,400,000
Sold 09/20/24
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6,436
- Square Feet
- 94.49
- Acres
$480,400
Sold 11/26/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,384
- Square Feet
- 1.77
- Acres
$493,000
Sold 07/06/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,704
- Square Feet
- 1.48
- Acres
$415,000
Sold 03/03/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,284
- Square Feet
- 2.96
- Acres
$585,000
Sold 02/13/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,652
- Square Feet
- 2.14
- Acres
$323,000
Sold 05/30/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,896
- Square Feet
- 1.1
- Acres
$400,000
Sold 04/30/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,659
- Square Feet
- 1.85
- Acres
Location
Sold By Keller Williams Platinum Realty
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Building Information for 284 Forrest Road
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1Property Information for 284 Forrest Road
- School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
- School District County ID: 300200397309
- County: BERKS
- MLS Area: Longswamp Twp (10259)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Water Body Type: Creek
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2018
- Tax Assessed Value: $362,300
- Improvement Assessed Value: $326,100
- Land Assessed Value: $36,200
- Land Use Code: 801
- Zoning: RES
- Tax Lot: 8126
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
- Concessions: No
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Office
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 5,804.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
- Total SQFT: 5,804.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4
- # Bathrooms Full: 5
- Property Attached Y/N: false
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
- Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Sign On Property: Yes
- Location Type: Creek/Stream
- Parcel ID: 1530662
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 6
- Garage Features: Other
- Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Breakfast Area
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Stone
- Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://view.paradym.com/2502092/prt/46
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
- Access To Pool Y/N: Yes
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Utilities: Cable TV
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling Type: Geothermal
- Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.BerksCountyUpscaleHomes.com
Property History for 284 Forrest Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #678572655 | $485,000 | +1.9% / yr |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #1000257243 | $485,000 | — |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #1000257243 | — | |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Price Change BRIGHT #1000257243 | $499,900 | — |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Expired GLVRMLS #598199 | $629,900 | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #598199 | $629,900 | — |
| Dec 31, 2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #552718 | $629,900 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #552718 | $269,900 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000257243 | $629,900 | — |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #469108 | $650,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007577906 | $650,000 | — |
| Apr 2, 2014 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #469108 | $650,000 | — |
| Apr 2, 2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007577906 | $650,000 | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009269742 | $650,000 | — |
| May 10, 2011 | Expired GLVRMLS #369460 | $999,999 | — |
| May 10, 2011 | Expired BRIGHT #1009144868 | $999,999 | — |
| May 10, 2011 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009269742 | $995,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #369460 | $999,999 | — |
| Aug 27, 2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009144868 | $999,999 | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Closed GLVRMLS #273822 | $380,000 | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK111896 | $380,000 | — |
| Aug 2, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244169817 | $380,000 | — |
| Aug 2, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244169817 | $380,000 | — |
| Jul 9, 2007 | Pending GLVRMLS #273822 | — | |
| Jun 21, 2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK111896 | — | |
| Apr 30, 2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK111896 | $449,000 | — |
| Apr 27, 2007 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #273822 | $449,000 | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | Expired GLVRMLS #256682 | $450,000 | — |
| Jan 19, 2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK293806 | $450,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Expired GLVRMLS #243565 | $450,000 | — |
| Oct 3, 2006 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #256682 | $450,000 | — |
| May 3, 2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK293806 | $525,000 | — |
| May 2, 2006 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #243565 | $525,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #678572655 | $485,000 +1.9% / yr |
| 07/30/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #1000257243 | $485,000 |
| 06/01/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #1000257243 | — |
| 11/18/2019 | Price Change BRIGHT #1000257243 | $499,900 |
| 06/30/2019 | Expired GLVRMLS #598199 | $629,900 |
| 12/28/2018 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #598199 | $629,900 |
| 12/31/2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #552718 | $629,900 |
| 07/11/2017 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #552718 | $269,900 |
| 07/11/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000257243 | $629,900 |
| 02/28/2017 | Expired GLVRMLS #469108 | $650,000 |
| 10/31/2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007577906 | $650,000 |
| 04/02/2014 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #469108 | $650,000 |
| 04/02/2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007577906 | $650,000 |
| 02/24/2014 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009269742 | $650,000 |
| 05/10/2011 | Expired GLVRMLS #369460 | $999,999 |
| 05/10/2011 | Expired BRIGHT #1009144868 | $999,999 |
| 05/10/2011 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009269742 | $995,000 |
| 08/27/2010 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #369460 | $999,999 |
| 08/27/2010 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009144868 | $999,999 |
| 08/10/2007 | Closed GLVRMLS #273822 | $380,000 |
| 08/10/2007 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK111896 | $380,000 |
| 08/02/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244169817 | $380,000 |
| 08/02/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244169817 | $380,000 |
| 07/09/2007 | Pending GLVRMLS #273822 | — |
| 06/21/2007 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK111896 | — |
| 04/30/2007 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK111896 | $449,000 |
| 04/27/2007 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #273822 | $449,000 |
| 01/31/2007 | Expired GLVRMLS #256682 | $450,000 |
| 01/19/2007 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK293806 | $450,000 |
| 10/31/2006 | Expired GLVRMLS #243565 | $450,000 |
| 10/03/2006 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #256682 | $450,000 |
| 05/03/2006 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK293806 | $525,000 |
| 05/02/2006 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #243565 | $525,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 284 Forrest Road
Schools near 284 Forrest Road
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 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 284 Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539 | $485,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,804 | 513,137 |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,370 | 122,839 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,920 | 531,868 | |
$229,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,932 | 95,396 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,176 | 274,428 | |
$495,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,592 | 81,892 | |
$775,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,275 | 1,962,000 | |
$142,000 | 4 | 2 | – | 21,780 | |
$248,750 | 2 | 1 | 1,240 | 325,393 | |
$165,000 | 1 | 1 | 698 | 274,428 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 2,144 | 258,746 | |
$87,500 | 4 | 3 | 3,641 | 287,060 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,780 | 101,059 | |
$58,000 | – | – | – | 480,031 | |
$380,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,912 | 1,828,648 | |
– | 5 | 3 | 3,480 | 186,872 |
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