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$161,431$187 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $59,900 on Jan 30, 2002

17 CHESTNUT ST

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
2
Beds
0.5
Baths
864 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$161K
$146K low$177K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$59,900 · Jan 30, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$703 (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.$58,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,800

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.34 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.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.0.10
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.3 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

17 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Older than 74% of homes in Mertztown 19539

What homes are worth in Mertztown 19539

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

This home
$137K$769K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$161,431
CheaperTypical $349,183Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 17 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,4313% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18731% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²6% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac2% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homes26% of homes

About 17 Chestnut St

How much is 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA is $161,431 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $145,916 to $176,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA last sell?

17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA last sold on Jan 30, 2002 for $59,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA has 2 bedrooms, 0.5 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA built?

17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

17 Chestnut 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 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,951 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 3% of them ($161,431 against a typical $349,183), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($187 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 6% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1920 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 10% 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 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA was $703. The county assessed it at $58,800.

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