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$259,033$109 / 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 80How 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
Last sold for $325,000 on May 15, 2024

340 CHESTNUT ST

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,387 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

$259K
$207K low$312K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · May 15, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$112 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.1 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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

340 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 80% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% 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
$165K$799K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$259,033
CheaperTypical $357,203Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,387 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

How 340 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,03320% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1092% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,387 ft²82% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac12% of homes52% of homes

About 340 Chestnut St

How much is 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA is $259,033 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $206,518 to $311,548. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA last sell?

340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA last sold on May 15, 2024 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,387 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

What schools serve 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights High School (high), rated B; Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,934 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 20% of them ($259,033 against a typical $357,203), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($109 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,387 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 1.04 ac). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 33% 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 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 340 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA was $112. The county assessed it at $9,400.

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