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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,160 sqft
88 A Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.72 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$139/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

This property has the best of all worlds outdoors and in. Property is set on 8.84 acres and has a spring fed pond and stream as well as a private paved driveway that leads you to the home. Relax on the patio overlooking the 5 tier gardens which includes herb garden, strawberry garden and secret garden. There is also a 30' x 40' detached 3 car garage with 2nd floor storage, electric and water. This raised ranch home has a cedar exterior construction, features an eat-in kitchen that has custom ash...This property has the best of all worlds outdoors and in. Property is set on 8.84 acres and has a spring fed pond and stream as well as a private paved driveway that leads you to the home. Relax on the patio overlooking the 5 tier gardens which includes herb garden, strawberry garden and secret garden. There is also a 30' x 40' detached 3 car garage with 2nd floor storage, electric and water. This raised ranch home has a cedar exterior construction, features an eat-in kitchen that has custom ash wood Ernst cabinets and a commercial Thermador gas range and double oven, great for the cooking enthusiast. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and porch with a balcony overlooking the pond. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in Pennsylvania.
  • Listed by: Brighton P Reinert 610.207.6690 brightonreinert@gmail.com • John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown
Listing closed: 04/26/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003318900

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Property Information for 88 A Forrest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,388 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 75-5462-00-53-8837
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler, Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: CIDER MILL RD
  • Municipality: ROCKLAND TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 5
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,160.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 8.72 AC / 379,843 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Rockland Twp (10275)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Creek
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $164,700
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $102,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $62,000
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Zoning: RESID
  • Tax Lot: 8837
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,160.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 1561205
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Stove, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Above Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Propane, Wood Burn Stove, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well-Shared
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 88 A Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 26, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003318900

$299,500
Feb 18, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003318900

Feb 1, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003318900

$304,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003318900

$299,500
02/18/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003318900

02/01/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003318900

$304,750

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

Public Records for 88 A Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$62,000Additions$102,700Total$164,700
Tax Record2025$1,649 ($137 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtStories1Lot Size379,843 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002CountyBERKSAPN75546200538837

Schools near 88 A 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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