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Off market oct 2014 for $342K

$681,766

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,560/mo

•

3 ba

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3,144

sq ft

342 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

About this home

Gracious secluded contemporary home. Distinctive architecture, Postmodern meets Traditional. Travel up wooded lane to substantial Kutz built, cedar-sided, tile roofed retreat. Treetop main floor viewscape. Glass door accessed Sylvan wrapped veranda from living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. Brilliant design for today's lifestyle. The kitchen is heart of the home. Three exquisite, massive, stacked stone fireplaces cozy the living room, family room and main bedroom. Home is extremely elegant yet engulfed in nature, a level of refinement rarely afforded in current home building. Come see. Be delighted. Gl 137

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

9.76 acresLot Size

$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by • Glocker & Company-Boyertown

•610-367-2058 (broker)

•info@glocker.com (broker)

Bought with Julie Strickler • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002934624

Redfin Estimate

$681,766

$340K since sold in October 2014$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 25.4% higher than the average sale price ($544K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,560 sq ft
33 Cubbler Ct, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
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$650,000
C
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52 Hess Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
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D
4 beds2.5 baths2,383 sq ft
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$510,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,094 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

100.7%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$338K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$379,000
4 beds2 baths2,554 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ln, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
(484) 975-6400
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Sale history for 342 Franklin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,074

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2025

$8,074 (+2.8%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2024

$7,851 (+3.6%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2023

$7,577 (+2.7%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2022

$7,375 (+2.0%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2021

$7,229 (+2.1%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2020

$7,078 (+3.7%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2019

$6,826 (+4.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2018

$6,507 (+2.8%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2017

$6,328 (+3.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2015

$6,089 (+2.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2014

$5,939 (+1.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2013

$5,829 (+4.1%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2012

$5,598 (+3.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2011

$5,406 (+2.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2010

$5,277

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

Tax history for 342 Franklin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,074

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2025

$8,074 (+2.8%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2024

$7,851 (+3.6%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2023

$7,577 (+2.7%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2022

$7,375 (+2.0%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2021

$7,229 (+2.1%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2020

$7,078 (+3.7%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2019

$6,826 (+4.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2018

$6,507 (+2.8%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2017

$6,328 (+3.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2015

$6,089 (+2.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2014

$5,939 (+1.9%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2013

$5,829 (+4.1%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2012

$5,598 (+3.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2011

$5,406 (+2.5%)

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

2010

$5,277

$46,400 + $126,300

$172,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10.76 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,144

Year built

1971

Style

Vacant Land

County

Berks County

APN

26538816831915

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Rural Agricultural District

To promote the continuation and preservation of agricultural activities in those areas most suitable for such activities. This zone also intends to protect and stabilize the Township's viable agricultural economy by eliminating uses that are incompatible with farming, but permitting limited agricultural support businesses. Consequently, residential uses are limited and any future inhabitants in this zone must be willing to accept the impacts associated with normal farming practices, and related businesses. Land consumptive non-agricultural uses are not allowed.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Agriculture-Cropland

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Skylight(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $126,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
Roof: Tile
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 11.10
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $46,400

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,144
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $172,700
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $6,090

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Propane, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA

Location Information
Cross Street: MAIN ST.
Directions: Rt. 100N: left onto Mill St. , Bechtelsville, right onto Main St. , take 1st. left onto Franklin uphill. Property on right down lane.
Municipality: BECHTELSVILLE BORO

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.76 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 26538816831915

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

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Schools

Colebrookdale Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

Boyertown Area Junior High School-West

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

8/10

Boyertown Area Senior High School

Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

8/10

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

18% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$648,000 – $785,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Franklin St, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1748 Sq. Ft.	$361,227
411 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$297,486

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104 Franklin St, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$362,518
437 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$330,897

Address	Redfin Estimate
461 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$389,047
424 Franklin Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1776 Sq. Ft.	$436,164

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