8297 Mertztown Rd

Alburtis, PA 18011

$499,999
Price
4
Beds
1,959 Sq. Ft.
$255 / Sq. Ft.
1,959
Sq. Ft.
$255
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Don’t miss your chance to own this charming, fully updated home in the desirable East Penn School District. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare combination of character, modern updates, and space to enjoy. Situated on just under 1.5 acres of flat, usable land, the property provides plenty of room for outdoor activities, entertaining, gardening, or future possibilities. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with extensive updates and refinishing from top to bottom....Don’t miss your chance to own this charming, fully updated home in the desirable East Penn School District. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare combination of character, modern updates, and space to enjoy. Situated on just under 1.5 acres of flat, usable land, the property provides plenty of room for outdoor activities, entertaining, gardening, or future possibilities. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, with extensive updates and refinishing from top to bottom. The fully refinished kitchen features updated cabinetry, modern finishes, and a functional layout designed for everyday living. The second-floor bathroom has also been beautifully updated, and a newer 50-year roof adds additional peace of mind. Central air conditioning provides year-round comfort. Two of the second-floor bedrooms each include their own private study—ideal for a home office, reading area, or flexible bonus space. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered cement patio overlooking the expansive backyard. Despite the peaceful setting, the home is conveniently located just minutes from Route 22 and Interstate 78, offering easy access to shopping, dining, and commuting. A truly move-in-ready home offering modern updates, unique character, and an excellent location.
  1. Listed by Tyler Witt • Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
    P: (610)-737-4125 tyler.witt@kw.com

Property Details for 8297 Mertztown Road

Tax ID Number
546422847627-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 03:53 PM

Property Details for 8297 Mertztown Road

StatusActive
MLS #PALH2014836
Days on Market27
Taxes$5,767 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1942
Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
CountyLehigh County
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Location

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Building Information for 8297 Mertztown Road

Stories2Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

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Property Information for 8297 Mertztown Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: EAST PENN
  • School District County ID: 300200397441
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ALBURTIS (LEHIGH PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: LOWER MACUNGIE (LEHIGH PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: EMMAUS (LEHIGH PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEHIGH
  • MLS Area: Lower Macungie Twp (12311)
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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $218,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $826
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $142,600
  • City Town Tax: $164
  • Land Assessed Value: $76,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: SR
  • Tax Lot: 011
  • School Tax: $4,776
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
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: 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: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Wood fireplace
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9.70 x 10.90
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Description: Dual vanity, Quartz counter, Shiplap vinyl floor
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 27.00 x 13.80
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Description: (W2W), His & Hers walk in closets
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19.90 x 13.50
  • Room Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Room Description: (W2W), walk in closet, Study
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.10 x 13.40
  • Room Description: Wall to Wall carpet (W2W), walk in closet, Study
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.90
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
  • Room Description: Harwood, closet
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.90
  • Room Description: Linoleum floor, single vanity
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 17.60 x 14.00
  • Room Description: Luxury Vinyl Tile, Quartz counters, Recessed lighting
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 13.80 x 27.70
  • Room Description: Hardwood floor, Cathedral Ceiling
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,959.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 110.00 x 479.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Not In Development
  • Parcel ID: 3860563
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Off Street
  • Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 6.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Exposed Beams, Wood Floors, Water Treat System, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Dishwasher, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Skylights
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, 90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: National Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8297 Mertztown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALH2014836

$499,999—
Mar 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALH2014836

$549,900—
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #772976

$549,900—
Oct 23, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #560366031

$180,000—
Oct 23, 2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #499885

$180,000—
Aug 10, 2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #499885

—
Jul 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #499885

$179,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALH2014836

$499,999
03/13/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALH2014836

$549,900
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #772976

$549,900
10/23/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #560366031

$180,000
10/23/2015

Closed

GLVRMLS #499885

$180,000
08/10/2015

Pending

GLVRMLS #499885

—
07/09/2015

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #499885

$179,900

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Public Records for 8297 Mertztown Road

Taxable ValueLand$76,100Additions$142,600Total$218,700
Tax Record2026$5,767 ($481 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,959 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,959 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningSRCountyLEHIGHAPN546422847627-1

Schools near 8297 Mertztown Road

This home is within East Penn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Alburtis El School
Public - K to 5
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Emmaus High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alburtis El School
PublicK to 5

Lower Macungie Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emmaus High School
Public9 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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More information about 8297 Mertztown Road, Alburtis, PA 18011

8297 Mertztown Road is a single family home for sale in Alburtis, PA 18011. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown, it's currently listed at $499,999. It has been on the market for a total of 27 days and was last sold on October 23, 2015. This listing's school district is East Penn School District. Nearby schools include Alburtis El School, Lower Macungie Middle School and Emmaus High School. 8297 Mertztown Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,959 sqft single family home built in 1942.

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