997 Tower Rd is a 3,654 square foot house on a 3.77 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 04, 1998 for $233,000. Based on Redfin's Alburtis data, we estimate the home's value is $656,949.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
3.77 acresLot Size
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$656,949
$424K since sold in September 1998$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($546K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
CONS
Conservation District
It is the purpose of this District implement the provisions of Section 604. 1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which encourages the protection of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment of the Township and the preservation the forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains from fragmentation or the encroachment of development, which would degrade the unique rural character, the quality of natural wildlife habitats, or the unique scenic beauty of Longswamp Township. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted. Limited nonresidential uses, with their accessory uses, that are compatible with the physical characteristics of the land within the District will also be permitted. Development activities in this District will be encouraged to utilize the Conservation Subdivision Growing Greener design options to further implement the protection and preservation goals of the District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Pool Information
Pool Type: Plastic
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KERCHER MINOR
Living Sq. Ft: 3,654
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 864
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 164,221
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 61
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 3.77
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST FRAME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Utility Type: Well Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LONGSWAMP TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,654
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59547204610487
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alburtis, PA • 18011
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$625,000 – $756,000
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