234 Bowers Rd is a 952 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 19, 2001 for $91,000. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $294,479.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$309Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$294,479
$203K since sold in June 2001$4,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($349K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 19539, PA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
99.6%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$457K
$28K MoM
Avg. days on market
16d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
15
7 MoM
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Sale history for 234 Bowers Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 19, 2001
Sold
$91,000
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 2000
Sold
$89,500
$94/sq ft
Public Records
May 5, 1999
Sold
$78,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,336
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2025
$3,336 (+1.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2024
$3,279 (+3.3%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2023
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2022
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2021
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2020
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2019
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2018
$3,174 (+0.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2017
$3,151
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2015
$3,151 (−0.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2014
$3,174 (+1.2%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2013
$3,135 (+2.4%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2012
$3,063
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2011
$3,063 (+4.4%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2010
$2,933
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
Tax history for 234 Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,336
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2025
$3,336 (+1.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2024
$3,279 (+3.3%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2023
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2022
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2021
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2020
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2019
$3,174
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2018
$3,174 (+0.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2017
$3,151
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2015
$3,151 (−0.7%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2014
$3,174 (+1.2%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2013
$3,135 (+2.4%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2012
$3,063
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2011
$3,063 (+4.4%)
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
2010
$2,933
$42,300 + $37,100
$79,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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Neighborhood Commercial District
To provide for a carefully controlled selection of light commercial uses in locations that have a mixed commercial-residential character. To provide for commercial uses that are primarily designed to serve nearby neighborhoods. To make sure that these uses are compatible with nearby residences. To encourage the redevelopment of existing commercial uses that are not appropriate near residences
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Medical office
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 952
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,424
Legal Block Number: 85
School Tax District: KUTZTOWN AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 0.4
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST FRAME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: MAXATAWNY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 952
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 63545212855668
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Kutztown El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Kutztown Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Kutztown Area Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 59-73% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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Mertztown, PA • 19539
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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