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$307,893$287 / 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 85How 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

129 MERKLE RD

BECHTELSVILLE, PA 19505
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,072 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.
1.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$308K
$261K low$355K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,042 (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.$98,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$52,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.1.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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

M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi
E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 7.4 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi

District: Brandywine Heights Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19505These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.123
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,663
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,591
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,163
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

129 Merkle 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Bechtelsville 19505
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Bechtelsville 19505

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

This home
$200K$668K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Bechtelsville 19505.

How it measures up in Bechtelsville 19505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bechtelsville 19505.

Estimated value$307,893
CheaperTypical $324,263Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$287
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 129 Merkle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBechtelsville 19505Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$307,89342% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28788% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,072 ft²11% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.16 ac62% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than196737% of homes53% of homes

About 129 Merkle Rd

How much is 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA is $307,893 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $260,619 to $355,167. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA last sell?

129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA last sold on Sep 15, 1989, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,072 square feet of living space and a 1.16-acre lot.

When was 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA built?

129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

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

How does 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA compare to other homes in Bechtelsville 19505?

Among the 1,493 homes in Bechtelsville 19505, it is worth more than 42% of them ($307,893 against a typical $324,263), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($287 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,072 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1.16 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1967 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 49% 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 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA was $1,042. The county assessed it at $98,200.

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