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$494,151$202 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Mar 29, 2012

235 FORREST RD

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,448 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.
5.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$494K
$443K low$546K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Mar 29, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,537 (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.$128,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,500

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.5.12
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(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 1.2 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

235 Forrest 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.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in Berks County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% 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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$165K$805K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$494,151
CheaperTypical $363,383Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area2,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size5.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 235 Forrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,15181% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20239% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,448 ft²83% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.12 ac84% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197251% of homes56% of homes

About 235 Forrest Rd

How much is 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA is $494,151 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $442,660 to $545,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sell?

235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sold on Mar 29, 2012 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,448 square feet of living space and a 5.12-acre lot.

When was 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA built?

235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

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

How does 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,930 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 81% of them ($494,151 against a typical $363,383), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($202 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,448 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (5.12 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1972 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 86% 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 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 235 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was $1,537. The county assessed it at $128,500.

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