OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2017 for $250K

$463,295

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,963/mo

•

1,736

sq ft

8 Merkle Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

About this home

Compare the value of this large 3/4 bedroom ranch home on secluded country lot. Enjoy peace and quiet on your large private wooded 3+ acre lot. The large floor plan includes a 17x17 main bedroom suite with full bath and oversized walk-in closet, open living room with wood burning stove, 3 bedrooms with 4th office/bedroom. The oak kitchen includes large double sink, 2 pantries and separate dining room with sliding glass door. Convenient main level laundry room is easily accessed from the main bedroom suite. The entire home has been freshly repainted and new wall to wall carpeting installed. Huge full daylight basement has great potential to finish into additional living space and has a glass sliding door opening to yard. This home is handicap accessable featuring 36" doorways, wide walk-in shower in main bedroom and no steps on main level. Schedule your appointment today to see this special country home! Showings begin 9/19/17

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

3.12 acresLot Size

$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mark Shanaman • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Bought with Mark Gatta • EveryHome Realtors

•215-699-5555 (broker)

•everyhome@everyhome.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000858615

Redfin Estimate

$463,295

$213K since sold in November 2017$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 10.1% lower than the average sale price ($515K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$599,000
A
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$547,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
21 Stony Ridge Dr, Mertztown, PA 19539
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$650,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,890 sq ft
52 Hess Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$350,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,974 sq ft
5 Stony Hill Ln, Mertztown, PA 19539
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$320,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,520 sq ft
2131 Weisstown Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$625,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,008 sq ft
220 Landis Store Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512

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$2,753/mo

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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

New listings for sale

$379,000
4 beds2 baths2,554 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ln, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
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Sale history for 8 Merkle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,335

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2025

$7,335 (+1.3%)

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2024

$7,242 (+6.7%)

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2023

$6,791 (+2.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2022

$6,632 (+0.8%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2021

$6,580 (+2.0%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2020

$6,451 (+1.3%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2019

$6,367 (+1.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2018

$6,281 (+2.2%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2017

$6,147

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2015

$6,147

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2014

$6,147 (+2.7%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2013

$5,986 (+3.0%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2012

$5,810 (+1.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2011

$5,727 (+0.8%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2010

$5,681

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

Tax history for 8 Merkle Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,335

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2025

$7,335 (+1.3%)

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2024

$7,242 (+6.7%)

$54,500 + $103,700

$158,200

2023

$6,791 (+2.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2022

$6,632 (+0.8%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2021

$6,580 (+2.0%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2020

$6,451 (+1.3%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2019

$6,367 (+1.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2018

$6,281 (+2.2%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2017

$6,147

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2015

$6,147

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2014

$6,147 (+2.7%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2013

$5,986 (+3.0%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2012

$5,810 (+1.4%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2011

$5,727 (+0.8%)

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

2010

$5,681

$54,500 + $99,100

$153,600

*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

3.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,736

Year built

2001

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

40538902892463

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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other

Interior

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Wood Stove
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
Improvement Assessed Value: $99,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $54,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,736
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $153,600
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $6,222

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Location Information
Cross Street: DEER RUN ROAD
Directions: Rt 73E, L -Oysterdale Rd, R Landis Store Rd, L Deer Run Rd, R Merkle on corner
Municipality: DISTRICT TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,736
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 40538902892463

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brandywine Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 7.2mi

5/10

Brandywine Heights High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi

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 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

20% 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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Estimated sale price

$441,000 – $533,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	—
64 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$358,619

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$296,783
46 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1338 Sq. Ft.	$314,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Merkle Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1537 Sq. Ft.	$450,403
261 Deer Run Road, Bechtelsville, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$458,623

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