Last Sold Price
4 beds2,208 sqft$100/sqft
88 B Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Description

Enjoy the peaceful serenity of this home from a time period gone by. Original log and stone home has been expanded to fit your modern lifestyle. Family room offers beautiful views of the property to keep an eye on loved ones and the wildlife. Woodstove helps take the chill out of your utility bills. Hardwood floors cover almost all of the main living areas on the first floor to make cleaning a breeze. Original section of home features lots of neat built in's including cabinetry, fireplace and exposed...Enjoy the peaceful serenity of this home from a time period gone by. Original log and stone home has been expanded to fit your modern lifestyle. Family room offers beautiful views of the property to keep an eye on loved ones and the wildlife. Woodstove helps take the chill out of your utility bills. Hardwood floors cover almost all of the main living areas on the first floor to make cleaning a breeze. Original section of home features lots of neat built in's including cabinetry, fireplace and exposed beams. Upstairs main bedroom features walk in closet and powder room. Guest bedrooms in addition are spacious with walk in closets for both. Two stairwells to the second floor provide flexibility and versatility. Outside covered front and back porches are a great place to relax on any morning or evening. Outbuilding provides option for a workshop. A unique place to call home.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/22/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeffrey Martin • Century 21 Gold
    P: (610) 207-8474 jmartin@c21gold.com

Property Details for 88 B Forrest Road

Status
MLS #
1003520790
Days on Market
329
Taxes
$4,856 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1860
Lot Size
3.24 AC / 141,134 SF
Tax ID Number
75-5462-00-53-2889
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
-
Municipality
ROCKLAND TWP
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,208.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Mertztown, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 88 B Forrest Road

Stories2Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size3.24 AC / 141,134 SF

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Property Information for 88 B Forrest Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Rockland Twp (10275)
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: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $119,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $76,600
  • Land Assessed Value: $42,800
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 2889
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,208.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: .
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1561204
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Wood Stove, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 88 B Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003520790

$220,000
Jun 9, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003520790

Jul 16, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003520790

$249,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003520790

$220,000
06/09/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003520790

07/16/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003520790

$249,900

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

Public Records for 88 B Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$42,800Additions$76,600Total$119,400
Tax Record2025$1,196 ($100 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,208 SqFtStories1Lot Size141,134 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860CountyBERKSAPN75546200532889Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 88 B 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 B Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$220,000
4
2,208
141,134
$299,500
3
2
1,520
379,843
$220,000
2
2
2,208
141,134
$299,500
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2,160
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5
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