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$678,280$278 / 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 93How 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

20 MERKLE RD

BECHTELSVILLE, PA 19505
5
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,442 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.
14.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$678K
$631K low$725K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,012 (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.$189,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$189,600

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.14.14
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 168 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.

M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi
E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 7.3 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.7 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

20 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Bechtelsville 19505
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Berks County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Bechtelsville 19505
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% 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 almost all 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$678,280
CheaperTypical $324,263Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size14.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.73 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 20 Merkle Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBechtelsville 19505Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$678,280almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27886% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,442 ft²89% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14.14 ac95% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197445% of homes58% of homes

About 20 Merkle Rd

How much is 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA is $678,280 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $631,126 to $725,434. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,442 square feet of living space and a 14.14-acre lot.

When was 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA built?

20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

20 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 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA compare to other homes in Bechtelsville 19505?

Among the 1,493 homes in Bechtelsville 19505, it is worth more than almost all of them ($678,280 against a typical $324,263), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($278 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,442 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (14.14 ac against a typical 0.73 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1974 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 97% 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 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA was $2,012. The county assessed it at $189,600.

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