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Last sold for $402,375 on Feb 16, 2006

159 E CHESTNUT ST

BECHTELSVILLE, PA 19505
16
Beds
8
Baths
10,512 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$402,375 · Feb 16, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,155 (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.$321,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$321,900

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.29 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

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
Washington Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Boyertown Area Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
M
Boyertown Area Middle School-EastA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Boyertown 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

159 E Chestnut 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Bechtelsville 19505
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Bechtelsville 19505
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Bechtelsville 19505

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

Living area10,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 159 E Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBechtelsville 19505Berks County
Living areabigger than10,512 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac32% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than200473% of homes92% of homes

About 159 E Chestnut St

When did 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA last sell?

159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA last sold on Feb 16, 2006 for $402,375, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA?

159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA has 16 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 10,512 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA built?

159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA?

159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Boyertown Area Senior High School (high), rated A-; Boyertown Area Middle School-East (middle), rated A. All sit in Boyertown Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA compare to other homes in Bechtelsville 19505?

Among the 1,486 homes in Bechtelsville 19505, it is bigger than almost all of them (10,512 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2004 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 E Chestnut St, Bechtelsville, PA was $5,155. The county assessed it at $321,900.

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