153 Home Rd is a 1,488 square foot house on a 0.41 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $282,728.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$282,728
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 11.3% lower than the average sale price ($319K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,654
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2025
$3,654 (−0.7%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2024
$3,678 (+2.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2023
$3,603 (+2.3%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2022
$3,523 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2021
$3,496 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2020
$3,470 (+1.5%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2019
$3,419 (+1.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2018
$3,384 (+1.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2017
$3,323 (+0.6%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2015
$3,304
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2014
$3,304 (+2.5%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2013
$3,223 (+4.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2012
$3,096 (+1.4%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2011
$3,054 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2010
$3,031
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
Tax history for 153 Home Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,654
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2025
$3,654 (−0.7%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2024
$3,678 (+2.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2023
$3,603 (+2.3%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2022
$3,523 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2021
$3,496 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2020
$3,470 (+1.5%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2019
$3,419 (+1.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2018
$3,384 (+1.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2017
$3,323 (+0.6%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2015
$3,304
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2014
$3,304 (+2.5%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2013
$3,223 (+4.1%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2012
$3,096 (+1.4%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2011
$3,054 (+0.8%)
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
2010
$3,031
$24,700 + $53,100
$77,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
CONS
Conservation District
It is the purpose of this District implement the provisions of Section 604. 1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which encourages the protection of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment of the Township and the preservation the forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains from fragmentation or the encroachment of development, which would degrade the unique rural character, the quality of natural wildlife habitats, or the unique scenic beauty of Longswamp Township. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted. Limited nonresidential uses, with their accessory uses, that are compatible with the physical characteristics of the land within the District will also be permitted. Development activities in this District will be encouraged to utilize the Conservation Subdivision Growing Greener design options to further implement the protection and preservation goals of the District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Coal
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,488
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,860
Legal Block Number: 28
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 0.41
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: LONGSWAMP TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59547201282713
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Mertztown, PA • 19539
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $326,000
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