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Off market

$281,820

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1 ba

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1,072

sq ft

129 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

About this home

129 Merkle Rd is a 1,072 square foot house on a 1.16 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Bechtelsville data, we estimate the home's value is $281,820.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

1.16 acresLot Size

$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$281,820

$41K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.2% lower than the average sale price ($357K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$314,900
A
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
115 Limekiln Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$205,000
B
2 beds1 bath600 sq ft
162 Dale Rd, Barto, PA 19504
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$525,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,412 sq ft
126 Lenape Rd, Barto, PA 19504
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$360,000
D
3 beds1 bath851 sq ft
1457 Huffs Church, Barto, PA 19504
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$440,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
1266 Route 100, Barto, PA 19504
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$300,000
F
2 beds1 bath806 sq ft
144 Terrace Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512

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Market trends in 19505, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$359K

$21K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 129 Merkle Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,553

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2025

$4,553 (+1.3%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2024

$4,496 (+3.6%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2023

$4,341 (+2.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2022

$4,240 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2021

$4,207 (+2.0%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2020

$4,124 (+1.3%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2019

$4,070 (+1.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2018

$4,016 (+2.2%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2017

$3,930

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2015

$3,930

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2014

$3,930 (+2.7%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2013

$3,827 (+3.0%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2012

$3,714 (+1.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2011

$3,661 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2010

$3,632

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

Tax history for 129 Merkle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,553

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2025

$4,553 (+1.3%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2024

$4,496 (+3.6%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2023

$4,341 (+2.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2022

$4,240 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2021

$4,207 (+2.0%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2020

$4,124 (+1.3%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2019

$4,070 (+1.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2018

$4,016 (+2.2%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2017

$3,930

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2015

$3,930

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2014

$3,930 (+2.7%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2013

$3,827 (+3.0%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2012

$3,714 (+1.4%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2011

$3,661 (+0.8%)

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

2010

$3,632

$45,700 + $52,500

$98,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Conservation District

The Conservation District is intended to protect natural, scenic, and historic values in the environment and preserve forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains pursuant to Section 604.(1) of the Municipalities Planning Code. In accordance with the Eastern Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan, only a very low density of development is permitted in this zoning district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Electric

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Masonry/Wood

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,072
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 50,530
Legal Block Number: 77
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 1.16
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 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: DISTRICT TWP

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,072
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 40538902770331

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brandywine Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 7.4mi

5/10

Brandywine Heights High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bechtelsville, PA • 19505

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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3.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$268,000 – $325,000

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Home values near 129 Merkle Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
196 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2934 Sq. Ft.	$499,541
157 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$575,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2733 Sq. Ft.	$452,803
154 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1722 Sq. Ft.	$436,859

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