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$538,813$164 / 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 89How 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 $330,000 on Sep 22, 2006

401 FORREST RD

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,276 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.
34.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to 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.

Valuation

$539K
$480K low$598K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · Sep 22, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,671 (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.$223,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,700

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 400 ft²

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.

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 · 1.1 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

401 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 90% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Berks County
  • Newer than 95% 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$805K

This home is worth more than 87% 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$538,813
CheaperTypical $363,383Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area3,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size34.79 ac
SmallerTypical 1.03 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 401 Forrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$538,81387% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16415% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than3,276 ft²94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than34.79 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than200795% of homes95% of homes

About 401 Forrest Rd

How much is 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA is $538,813 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $479,656 to $597,970. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sell?

401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sold on Sep 22, 2006 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,276 square feet of living space.

When was 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA built?

401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

401 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 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,930 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 87% of them ($538,813 against a typical $363,383), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($164 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,276 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (34.79 ac against a typical 1.03 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2007 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 90% 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 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was $2,671. The county assessed it at $223,300.

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