88 B Forrest Road

Closed 9/22/14
Closed 9/22/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$220,000
4 beds2,208 sqft
88 B Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.24 acresLot Size
1860Year Built
$100/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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.
  • Listed by: Jeffrey Martin 610.207.8474 jmartin@c21gold.com • Century 21 Gold
Listing closed: 09/22/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003520790

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

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Property Information for 88 B Forrest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,856 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • 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)
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Lot Size: 3.24 AC / 141,134 SF
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
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
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 16
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 20
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 16
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 11
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 30
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 14
Room 10
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 18
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, Stove - Wood, 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.JeffMartinsMarket.com

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
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School
Public - 4 to 8
Brandywine Heights High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gateway Christian School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School
Public4 to 8

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
88B Forrest Road, Unit A, Mertztown, PA 19539
$299,500
3
2
1,520
379,843
88B Forrest Road, Unit B, Mertztown, PA 19539
$220,000
2
2
2,208
141,134
88 A Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
$299,500
3
2,160
379,843
14 Maple Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
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5
3,480
186,872
90 Forrest Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
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