Last Sold Price
3 beds2,160 sqft$139/sqft
88 A Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/26/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brighton P Reinert • John Monaghan Group Of Kutztown
    P: (610) 207-6690 brightonreinert@gmail.com

Property Details for 88 A Forrest Road

Status
MLS #
1003318900
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$6,388 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
2003
Lot Size
8.72 AC / 379,843 SF
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,900

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Mertztown, PA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet
1.5
Acres
front view of a brick house with a large window
1/30
2

$326,000

Sold 08/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,760
Square Feet
0.78
Acres
$341,000 | 2 Corner Lane, Mertztown, PA 19539
1/34
3

$341,000

Sold 11/21/24

3
Bedrooms
2,364
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
front view of a house
1/45
4

$250,000

Sold 09/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,912
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$299,900 | 1303 State Street, Mertztown, PA 19539
1/56
5

$299,900

Sold 04/15/26

3
Bedrooms
2,276
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
6

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Sold 02/26/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,188
Square Feet
0.85
Acres
a house view with a garden space
1/40
7

$220,000

Sold 10/03/25

3
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet
2.78
Acres
a view of a white house with a yard covered in snow
1/34
8

$323,000

Sold 05/30/25

4
Bedrooms
1,896
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
9

$240,000

Sold 06/29/26

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,054
Square Feet
1.14
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 88 A Forrest Road

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size8.72 AC / 379,843 SF

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Property Information for 88 A Forrest Road

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

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: 88 A Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$299,500
3
2,160
379,843
$299,500
3
2
1,520
379,843
$220,000
2
2
2,208
141,134
$220,000
4
2,208
141,134
5
3,480
186,872
4
2,680
133,294

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