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$512,385$194 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $280,000 on Sep 12, 2014

5 FORREST RD

MERTZTOWN, PA 19539
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,637 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.
2.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
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

$512K
$479K 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.$280,000 · Sep 12, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,570 (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.$214,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,800

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.2.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 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

5 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 87% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Mertztown 19539
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Berks County
  • Newer than 97% 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
$166K$805K

This home is worth more than 83% 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$512,385
CheaperTypical $363,108Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,637 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2.02 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 5 Forrest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMertztown 19539Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,38583% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19434% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than2,637 ft²86% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.02 ac70% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than201397% of homes97% of homes

About 5 Forrest Rd

How much is 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA is $512,385 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $478,784 to $545,986. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sell?

5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA last sold on Sep 12, 2014 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,637 square feet of living space and a 2.02-acre lot.

When was 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA built?

5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brandywine Heights High School (high), 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 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA compare to other homes in Mertztown 19539?

Among the 1,930 homes in Mertztown 19539, it is worth more than 83% of them ($512,385 against a typical $363,108), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($194 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,637 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (2.02 ac against a typical 1.04 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2013 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 87% 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 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forrest Rd, Mertztown, PA was $2,570. The county assessed it at $214,800.

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