63 Forrest Road

Closed 8/5/25

Last Sold Price

$326,000

3 beds2 baths1,760 sqft$185/sqft

63 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

Nestled amidst picturesque farmland in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom stone farmhouse offers a unique blend of historic character and rural tranquility. Built in 1827, this two-story home with approximately 1,760 sq ft, sits on a generous +/- 0.78-acre lot, providing ample space and privacy. Step inside to discover that old farmhouse charm and envision your personal touches. The spacious main floor has a large eat-in kitchen. There are two large living rooms and one...Nestled amidst picturesque farmland in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom stone farmhouse offers a unique blend of historic character and rural tranquility. Built in 1827, this two-story home with approximately 1,760 sq ft, sits on a generous +/- 0.78-acre lot, providing ample space and privacy. Step inside to discover that old farmhouse charm and envision your personal touches. The spacious main floor has a large eat-in kitchen. There are two large living rooms and one could definitely serve as a 1st floor bedroom. Ample opportunities for those buyers with big ideas or just needing to spread out. Upstairs, you'll find comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom with a shower. Convenient half bath on the main level. The exterior showcases classic stone construction and a durable metal roof, complete with covered front and back porches, ideal for enjoying the serene surroundings. A separate stone outbuilding, possibly an old spring house or milk house, adds to the property's unique appeal, while a two-car garage provides convenient parking and storage. This property is surrounded by expansive farm fields and mature trees and offers a peaceful escape with the beauty of nature right outside your door. With its rich history and idyllic setting, 63 Forrest Road presents a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Berks County's heritage. 1-yr Warranty included with acceptable offer. Recently appraised at $308k.

LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by David M Mattes • RE/MAX Of Reading
P: (610) 670-2770 davidmattes@remax.net
Listed by Steve Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
P: (267) 371-3529 smiller@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 63 Forrest Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

PABK2059222

Days on Market

Taxes

$6,334 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1827

Lot Size

0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

75-5462-00-56-0212

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

Fleetwood Road

Municipality

ROCKLAND TWP

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,760.00

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

Property Condition

Good

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Building Information for 63 Forrest Road

Stories2Year Built1827Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,976 SF

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$2,185 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,657

Property Taxes

$528

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Property Information for 63 Forrest Road

Location

School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
School District County ID: 300200397309

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Rockland Twp (10275)

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: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $136,900

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $1,234
Improvement Assessed Value: $105,200
City Town Tax: $137
Land Assessed Value: $31,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 113
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 0212
School Tax: $4,963
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Mud Room, Bathroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 18.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 7

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Vinyl

Room 8

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,760.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,760.00
Total SQFT: 1,760.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8040/0043/4946/804000434946_512_384_WM_F6UwHZS3GQZkcEHK.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard, Level

Location Type: Rural
Parcel ID: 1561212

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Oversized, Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stove - Wood
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Other
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: DaveMattesTeam.com

Property History for 63 Forrest Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 5, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2059222	$326,000	—
Jul 31, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908552986	$326,000	—
Jul 16, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2059222		—
Jul 14, 2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2059222		—
Jul 10, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2059222	$299,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/05/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2059222	$326,000
07/31/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908552986	$326,000
07/16/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2059222	—
07/14/2025	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2059222	—
07/10/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2059222	$299,900

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

Public Records for 63 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$16,700Total$40,700

Tax Record2026$408 ($34 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size2,656,724 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyBERKSAPN75546200555945

Schools near 63 Forrest 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	1.2 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School	Public - Serves this home	4 to 8	1.1 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
NR	Gateway Christian School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Brandywine Heights Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School Public4 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Brandywine Heights High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
NR	Gateway Christian School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	2.5 mi

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