OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2009 for $278K

$436,859

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,410/mo

•

1,722

sq ft

154 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

About this home

Welcome to nature's paradise! Your log home is nestled among the whispering trees and peaceful hills of eastern Berks County. Just a short drive to major thorough fares make travel a breeze. Enjoy the outdoors and nature's friends from either outdoor deck or through the windows curled up by the fireplace. Open beam ceilings and shelving provide the perfect place to display your nick knacks. Main level features master bedroom and first floor office or reading room. 2 story family room featuring brick fireplace and hardwood floors. Upper level has 2 more bedrooms and a full bath. Walkout basement is heated and also has another woodstove to keep heating costs down! Welcome home to your personal paradise!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

4.25 acresLot Size

$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jeff Martin

Bought with Smoky Panepinto

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005862044

Redfin Estimate

$436,859

$158K since sold in March 2009$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.2% higher than the average sale price ($363K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$245,900
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$375,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,710 sq ft
1708 County Line, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 2, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
335 Weinsteiger Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$460,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
1970 Weisstown Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$220,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,508 sq ft
275 Washington Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$479,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
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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 154 Merkle Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #1005862044

Mar 26, 2009

Sold

$278,500

$162/sq ft

Feb 17, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jul 25, 2008

Listed

$315,000

$183/sq ft

GLVRMLS #296122

Jul 16, 2008

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #1008380194

Jul 15, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 15, 2008

Listed

$385,000

$224/sq ft

GLVRMLS #280886

Jan 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #PABK285040

Dec 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jul 12, 2007

Listed

$385,000

$224/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,028

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2025

$6,028 (+1.3%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2024

$5,951 (+3.6%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2023

$5,747 (+2.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2022

$5,613 (+0.8%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2021

$5,569 (+2.0%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2020

$5,460 (+1.3%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2019

$5,389 (+1.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2018

$5,316 (+2.2%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2017

$5,202

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2015

$5,202

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2014

$5,203 (+2.7%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2013

$5,066 (+3.0%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2012

$4,917 (+1.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2011

$4,847 (+0.8%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2010

$4,808

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

Tax history for 154 Merkle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,028

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2025

$6,028 (+1.3%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2024

$5,951 (+3.6%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2023

$5,747 (+2.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2022

$5,613 (+0.8%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2021

$5,569 (+2.0%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2020

$5,460 (+1.3%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2019

$5,389 (+1.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2018

$5,316 (+2.2%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2017

$5,202

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2015

$5,202

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2014

$5,203 (+2.7%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2013

$5,066 (+3.0%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2012

$4,917 (+1.4%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2011

$4,847 (+0.8%)

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

2010

$4,808

$59,600 + $70,400

$130,000

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,603

Year built

1978

Style

Other

County

Berks County

APN

40538902668747

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 999
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $59,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,722
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $130,000
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $4,717

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Location Information
Cross Street: GROFF
Directions: Route 100 to turn off on Stauffer Rd, right on Old 100, left on Lenape, left on Deer Run, left on Merkle
Municipality: DISTRICT TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,603
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.25 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 40538902668747

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

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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

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$416,000 – $503,000

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Home values near 154 Merkle Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
196 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2934 Sq. Ft.	$499,541
80 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$419,596

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2733 Sq. Ft.	$452,803
157 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$575,014

Address	Redfin Estimate
129 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1072 Sq. Ft.	$281,820
168 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$388,491

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