Last Sold Price
2 beds1,040 sqft$169/sqft
53 Merkel Rd, Gilbertsville, PA 19525

Description

Two bedroom all stone ranch home with eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, large living room. Almost 1/2 acre country lot which backs up to Community Park. Walk-up attic-great storage area. Basement could be turned into recreation room. Covered side porch. Rural living but very close to major highways and shopping.Two bedroom all stone ranch home with eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, large living room. Almost 1/2 acre country lot which backs up to Community Park. Walk-up attic-great storage area. Basement could be turned into recreation room. Covered side porch. Rural living but very close to major highways and shopping.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Grace Spohn • Kelly Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (610) 310-1524 gbsspohn@comcast.net

Property Details for 53 Merkel Road

Status
MLS #
PAMC161356
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$2,036 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.48 AC / 20,800 SF
Tax ID Number
32-00-04028-008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street
RT. 73
Municipality
DOUGLASS TWP
Total Parking Spaces
0
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
5
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,040.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Gilbertsville, PA

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Location

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Sold By ERA Continental Realty

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Building Information for 53 Merkel Road

Stories1Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,800 SF

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Property Information for 53 Merkel Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397041
  • High School: BOYERTOWN AREA JHS-EAST (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Douglass Twp (10632)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Tax Assessed Value: $98,730
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 031
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: 3% of Sale Price
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,040.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80X260
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 677323
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 53 Merkel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #162313648

$176,000
Jun 30, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC161356

$176,000
Apr 29, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC161356

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #162313648

$176,000
06/30/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC161356

$176,000
04/29/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC161356

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

Public Records for 53 Merkel Road

Taxable ValueLand$42,850Additions$55,880Total$98,730
Tax Record2025$4,160 ($347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN32-00-04028-00-8

Schools near 53 Merkel Road

This home is within Boyertown 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
Gilbertsville Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Boyertown Area Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Boyertown Elementary 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: 53 Merkel Road, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
$176,000
2
1,040
20,800
$150,000
2
1
1,333
20,399
$300,000
3
1,588
30,085
$238,500
3
2,127
21,580
$350,000
3
1,800
15,330
3
1
1,360
15,329

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