Come see this totally updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher style home with partially finished lower level ready for a new family to make it home. Upon entering, you will love the large eat-in modern kitchen with ample cabinet space featuring soft-close hinges, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances allowing plenty of natural light boasting 2 walls of windows. Continuing, you will find beautiful hardwood flooring and new paint throughout the home. Updates continue in to the bathroom with a tiled shower and glass shower doors. The basement has an outside exit and a partially finished family room for additional space. This property features a newer roof and replacement windows as well as a new hot water heater installed July 2023. As a bonus space, there is an enclosed side porch to expand the living area. Outside you'll find a 2-car detached garage with a covered side porch as well. You'll love relaxing in the private back yard in the fire pit area that's bordered by farm fields and you'll have the same beautiful farmland view from the front of this great property. It is conveniently located with quick access to shopping, highways and more being just a 10 minute drive from Trexlertown or 30 minutes to Allentown/Reading, PA. Inquire today to make your move to better living!
Sold for $265,000
$265,000
1056 Valley Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.26 Acres Lot
$311,300 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$1,966 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,300
$296,000 - $327,000
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Farm fieldsNew paint throughoutRancher style homeNewer roofLarge eat-in modern kitchenPlenty of natural lightNew hot water heater
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Listed by:
Chris Carr 855-885-4663,
HomeZu
Bought with:
Monica Haworth, RS330561
Century 21 Longacre Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2032852
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 25.0
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 59547302878589
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mertztown
- Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,826
- Date on market: 7/27/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $265,000+6.2%$237/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2032852 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2023 | Pending sale | $249,500$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2032852 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $249,500+44.2%$223/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2032852 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2021 | Sold | $173,000+1.8%$154/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2002784 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2021 | Pending sale | $170,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2002784 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2021 | Listing removed | $170,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2002784 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $170,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2002784 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,939 +0.9% | $82,600 |
| 2024 | $3,905 +2.1% | $82,600 |
| 2023 | $3,826 +2.3% | $82,600 |
| 2022 | $3,740 +0.8% | $82,600 |
| 2021 | $3,712 +0.8% | $82,600 |
| 2020 | $3,684 +1.5% | $82,600 |
| 2019 | $3,630 +1.1% | $82,600 |
| 2018 | $3,592 +1.8% | $82,600 |
| 2017 | $3,529 +328.6% | $82,600 |
| 2016 | $823 | $82,600 |
| 2015 | $823 | $82,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $82,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $82,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19539
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Brandywine Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Brandywine Heights Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Mertztown
- 19539
- 1056 Valley Rd
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