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5 beds5,804 sqft
284 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.78 acresLot Size
1907Year Built
$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Eric J Miller 610.670.2770 Emiller@GoBerksCounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing closed: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000257243

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Property Information for 284 Forrest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,160 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 59-5462-00-74-8126
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Cross Street: FORREST RD
  • Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 11
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,804.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lot Size: 11.78 AC / 513,137 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Longswamp Twp (10259)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Creek
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • 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
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Rooms
  • 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
Building Info
Building Info
  • 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 / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • 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
Parking
Parking
  • 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
Interior Features
  • 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 Features
  • 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
Utilities
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.BerksCountyUpscaleHomes.com

Property History for 284 Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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

Public Records for 284 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$36,200Additions$235,800Total$272,000
Tax Record2026$3,254 ($271 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt7,486 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,486 SqFtStories2Lot Size513,137 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1904CountyBERKSAPN59546200748126Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 284 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

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