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$231,962$152 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1157 STATE ST

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,526 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$232K
$183K low$281K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$925 (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.$77,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 140 ft²Pool house

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

H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.5 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 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

1157 State St 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Mertztown 19539

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$153K$789K

This home is worth more than 13% of homes in Mertztown 19539.

How it measures up in Mertztown 19539

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

Estimated value$231,962
CheaperTypical $354,342Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,526 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1157 State St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$231,96213% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15212% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,526 ft²46% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac43% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than189014% of homes6% of homes

About 1157 State St

How much is 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA is $231,962 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $182,586 to $281,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA last sell?

1157 State St, Mertztown, PA last sold on May 9, 1986, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA?

1157 State St, Mertztown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,526 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA built?

1157 State St, Mertztown, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA?

1157 State St, Mertztown, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights High School (high), rated C+; Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), 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 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,950 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 13% of them ($231,962 against a typical $354,342), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($152 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,526 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1890 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 25% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1157 State St, Mertztown, PA was $925. The county assessed it at $77,300.

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