421 Linden Road

Closed 5/23/24

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Last Sold Price

$485,000

3 beds2 baths1,420 sqft$342/sqft

421 Linden Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.31 acresLot Size

1988Year Built

$342/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Excellent property tucked away off the road in a quiet setting featuring a modern contemporary home with wrap-around deck, in-ground pool, loads of parking and two huge pole buildings for endless possibilities for major hobbies, home business, woodworking, classic car collecting, etc. All situated on over two acres. This home offers a unique style and floor plan. It's highlighted by stained woodwork and wood interior doors. The main great room/living room features a cathedral ceiling with second...Excellent property tucked away off the road in a quiet setting featuring a modern contemporary home with wrap-around deck, in-ground pool, loads of parking and two huge pole buildings for endless possibilities for major hobbies, home business, woodworking, classic car collecting, etc. All situated on over two acres. This home offers a unique style and floor plan. It's highlighted by stained woodwork and wood interior doors. The main great room/living room features a cathedral ceiling with second floor balcony overlook and it offers brand new double sliders which access the large wrap-around deck. This room also features the economical propane gas stove which is an excellent heat source over the winter months. The first floor also has a main level bedroom and full bath. The kitchen is is bright & cheery featuring a breakfast solarium looking out over the yard & pool area. The kitchen also has sliders to access the wrap-around deck and yard. The maple cabinetry is in great condition with features such as roll-outs, bread drawer & trash can base cabinet. Corian countertops, breakfast bar area, recessed lighting, ceiling fan and built-in air conditioning unit. The open staircase to the second level leads to private bedrooms that offer a "Jack and Jill" full bath with skylight. This floor includes a built-in ironing station, plus an open loft balcony sitting area, which would make a great area to exercise or work on a computer. The outdoor grounds are spacious, gorgeous and mellow, nicely situated away from bordering homes. The in-ground pool is a perfect match for this property. The outbuildings are a real awesome feature to this property. There is well over 2,000 sq.ft. combined between the two pole buildings. They both have high ceilings. Both have electric service, one has a wood furnace and windows. Both have concrete floors as well as garage doors. You can collect cars, antiques, etc., you can do woodwork, or entertain with large gatherings...endless opportunities. Plus the property has a whole house generator, which is an excellent feature for this rural residence. This is really a nice setting , yet convenient to major routes.

Listed by: Brooke P Gardner 610.507.3325 brokerbrooke@comcast.net • Pagoda Realty

Listing closed: 05/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2040514

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Bathrooms: 1,832
Square Feet: 0.98
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Property Information for 421 Linden Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,285 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 59-5473-01-18-1432
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary, Loft with Bedrooms
Levels/Stories: 1.5
Waterfront: No
Views: Panoramic, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: MERTZTOWN
Subdivision: MERTZTOWN (BERKS PA)
Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,420.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Garage SQFT: 2400

Building Information

Year Built: 1988
Lot Size: 2.31 AC / 100,623 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $157,300

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,204
Improvement Assessed Value: $106,400
City Town Tax: $504
Land Assessed Value: $50,900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 113
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 1432
School Tax: $5,577
Tax Page Number: 34
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full 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: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Loft, Bathroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Great Room
Room Length: 26.0

Room Width: 22.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Window Treatments, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attached Bathroom

Room 3

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Jack and Jill Bathroom

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Balcony Access, Attached Bathroom, Jack and Jill Bathroom

Room 7

Room Type: Loft
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,420.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 1,420.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8023/6062/4444/802360624444_512_384_WM_KL2qPTkAOf9P-1_3.jpg
Basement Type: Drainage System, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Flag, Irregular, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded
Parcel ID: 1531126

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Window Treatments
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Pool: Yes - Personal

Personal Pool Features: Concrete, Fenced, In Ground
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Space Heater
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Instant Hot Water, Electric, Tankless
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 421 Linden Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 23, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2040514	$485,000	—
May 13, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1532818377	$485,000	+3.0% / yr
Mar 27, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2040514		—
Mar 27, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2040514		—
Mar 9, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2040514	$525,000	—
Dec 30, 2023	Expired BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Dec 1, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Nov 30, 2023	Expired BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Oct 18, 2023	Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2026914	$525,000	—
Aug 4, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Jul 11, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Jul 7, 2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Jul 7, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2026914		—
Jun 1, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914	$549,900	—
Jul 2, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244168141	$295,000	—
Jun 7, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK109372	$295,000	—
Apr 23, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK109372		—
Apr 23, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK109372	$299,000	—
Jan 1, 2007	Expired GLVRMLS #255056	$305,000	—
Oct 25, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK294868	$305,000	—
Sep 12, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK294868	$305,000	—
Sep 12, 2006	Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #255056	$305,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/23/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2040514	$485,000
05/13/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1532818377	$485,000 +3.0% / yr
03/27/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2040514	—
03/27/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2040514	—
03/09/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2040514	$525,000
12/30/2023	Expired BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
12/01/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
11/30/2023	Expired BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
10/18/2023	Price Change BRIGHT #PABK2026914	$525,000
08/04/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
07/11/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
07/07/2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
07/07/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2026914	—
06/01/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2026914	$549,900
07/02/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244168141	$295,000
06/07/2007	Closed BRIGHT #PABK109372	$295,000
04/23/2007	Pending BRIGHT #PABK109372	—
04/23/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK109372	$299,000
01/01/2007	Expired GLVRMLS #255056	$305,000
10/25/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK294868	$305,000
09/12/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK294868	$305,000
09/12/2006	Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #255056	$305,000

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

Public Records for 421 Linden Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,900Additions$106,400Total$157,300

Tax Record2026$1,882 ($157 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtStories2Lot Size100,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988CountyBERKSAPN59547301181432

Schools near 421 Linden Road

This home is within Brandywine Heights Area School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Brandywine Heights Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 3	1.4 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School	Public - Serves this home	4 to 8	1.6 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Brandywine Heights Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Serves this home	1.4 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School Public4 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 421 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$485,000	3	2	1,420	100,623
415 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	1,120	41,818
435 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$240,000	3	3	3,432	195,584
423 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$175,000	2	1	1,814	14,810
404 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	1,974	41,382
26 Clearview Drive, Mertztown, PA 19539	$146,000	3	3	1,512	41,382
20 Clearview Drive, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	1.5	2,106	42,689
32 Clearview Drive, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	2,232	40,511
348 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	2,882	23,958
420 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	2	0.5	720	15,246
410 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	1,988	38,768
38 Clearview Drive, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	4	3	2,512	40,075
401 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$87,000	3	1	1,789	11,761
428 Linden Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	–	3	2	1,704	51,401
407 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$320,000	3	1	1,092	17,859
416 Old Topton Road, Mertztown, PA 19539	$233,000	3	2	1,500	46,174

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