Cute and Cozy single home located in the quaint village of Mertztown. This affordable home backs up to Bowers Community Park with a playground, baseball field, and pavilions located just steps away. A charming front porch welcomes you to this completely remodeled home. Step inside to the large living room and kitchen combo providing a functional open layout in this move-in-ready home. Plenty of light throughout, beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and stainless-steel appliances. Convenient first-floor half bath with laundry. The small bedroom on the main would make a great office or playroom. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a remodeled full bath. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, replacement windows, nice neutral paint that will blend with any décor, new economical gas furnace, hot water heater, and off-street parking. This one won’t last!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jim Ernst• Century 21 Gold
•610-779-2500 (broker)
•office@c21gold.com (broker)
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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 273 Bowers Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2024950
Feb 9, 2023
Sold
$200,000
$207/sq ft
Jan 18, 2023
Pending
—
Jan 13, 2023
Relisted
—
Dec 28, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 23, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Dec 21, 2022
Listed
$189,900
$197/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2021
Sold
$51,500
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,286
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2025
$2,286 (+1.7%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2024
$2,247 (+3.3%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2023
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2022
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2021
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2020
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2019
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2018
$2,174 (+0.8%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2017
$2,158
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2015
$2,158 (−0.8%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2014
$2,175 (+1.2%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2013
$2,148 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2012
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2011
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2010
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
Tax history for 273 Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,286
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2025
$2,286 (+1.7%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2024
$2,247 (+3.3%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2023
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2022
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2021
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2020
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2019
$2,174
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2018
$2,174 (+0.8%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2017
$2,158
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2015
$2,158 (−0.8%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2014
$2,175 (+1.2%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2013
$2,148 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2012
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2011
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
2010
$2,098
$33,400 + $21,000
$54,400
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
966
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
63545212863331
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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HISTORIC OVERLAY
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
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Medical office
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
Private
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric