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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,051
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2025
$6,051 (+1.3%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2024
$5,974 (+3.6%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2023
$5,769 (+2.4%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2022
$5,635 (+0.8%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2021
$5,590 (+2.0%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2020
$5,481 (+1.3%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2019
$5,409 (−4.6%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2018
$5,668 (+2.2%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2017
$5,547
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2015
$5,547
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2014
$5,547 (+2.7%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2013
$5,402 (+3.0%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2012
$5,243 (+1.4%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2011
$5,168 (+0.8%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2010
$5,126
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
Tax history for 201 Merkle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,051
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2025
$6,051 (+1.3%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2024
$5,974 (+3.6%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2023
$5,769 (+2.4%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2022
$5,635 (+0.8%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2021
$5,590 (+2.0%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2020
$5,481 (+1.3%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2019
$5,409 (−4.6%)
$54,700 + $75,800
$130,500
2018
$5,668 (+2.2%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2017
$5,547
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2015
$5,547
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2014
$5,547 (+2.7%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2013
$5,402 (+3.0%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2012
$5,243 (+1.4%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2011
$5,168 (+0.8%)
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
2010
$5,126
$54,700 + $83,900
$138,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
C
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: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HICKORY HILL
Living Sq. Ft: 1,264
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,040
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 137,650
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 56
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 3.16
County Use Description: LOG HOME
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.16 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 40538902564953
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 7.3mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.8mi
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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