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1 FORREST RD

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,180 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
51.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,413 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$118,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.51.91
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 384 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.7 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Brandywine Heights Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19539These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,760
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.300 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,795
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,779
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1 Forrest Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Berks County
  • Among the largest lots in Berks County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Mertztown 19539

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mertztown 19539.

Living area2,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size51.91 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 1 Forrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Living areabigger than2,180 ft²74% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than51.91 ac97% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than18506% of homes2% of homes

About 1 Forrest Rd

How big is 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,180 square feet of living space and a 51.91-acre lot.

When was 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA built?

1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brandywine Heights High School (high), rated B; Brandywine Heights Middle School (middle). All sit in Brandywine Heights Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,930 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,180 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (51.91 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1850 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was $1,413. The county assessed it at $118,100.

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