OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2012 for $143K

$292,880

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,156/mo

•

2,458

sq ft

278 Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

About this home

Meticulous Craftsmanship! Modern amenities meet old world charm, in this lovingly restored Bowers Twin. A lovely covered front porch welcomes your guests! Enter and experience a stately foyer with a magnificent wood staircase as you are led to a formal living room and dining room with large windows, high ceilings, wood flooring and classic french doors. As you stroll through the first level to the brand-new kitchen, you are treated to stainless steel appliances, a large pantry, and direct access to the rear porch. There's a powder room conveniently located just off the kitchen. There's even a first floor laundry/mud room with plenty of storage and access to the rear porch. The upper level has a spacious and tranquil master bedroom suite with over-sized master bathroom and walk-in closet. 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath round out this floor. The floored attic with walk up staircase is huge and just waiting to safely store all of your treasures. This one won't last. Schedule your showing today!

TownhomeProperty Type

1860Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$119Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

Listed by Mike Flammer • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

Bought with Doug Frederick • Howard Hanna The Frederick Group

•610-398-0411 (broker)

•TheFrederickGroup@HowardhHanna.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004569032

Redfin Estimate

$292,880

$149K since sold in July 2012$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$240,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,403 sq ft
225 E Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$305,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,568 sq ft
537 Marshall Ave, Topton, PA 19562
SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$345,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,304 sq ft
238 Penn St, Topton, PA 19562
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$280,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,604 sq ft
327 W Walnut St, Kutztown, PA 19530
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$435,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
32 N Main St, Topton, PA 19562
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$292,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,723 sq ft
119 S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562

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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

7 MoM

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Sale history for 278 Bowers Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5970653

Jul 19, 2012

Sold

$143,900

$59/sq ft

May 11, 2012

Pending

—

Mar 1, 2012

Price Changed

$149,900

$61/sq ft

Nov 7, 2011

Listed

$155,000

$63/sq ft

+19

BRIGHT MLS #1004569032

Jul 19, 2012

Sold

$143,900

$59/sq ft

May 9, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Nov 7, 2011

Listed

$149,900

$61/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006968110

Oct 6, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Apr 6, 2011

Listed

$155,000

$63/sq ft

TREND #5633539

Mar 31, 2010

Sold

$45,000

$18/sq ft

Dec 10, 2009

Listed

$49,900

$20/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005481434

Mar 31, 2010

Sold

$45,000

$18/sq ft

Mar 19, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 10, 2009

Listed

$49,900

$20/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 3, 1995

Sold

$75,600

$31/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,328

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2025

$3,328 (+1.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2024

$3,271 (+3.3%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2023

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2022

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2021

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2020

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2019

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2018

$3,166 (+0.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2017

$3,143

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2015

$3,143 (−0.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2014

$3,166 (+1.2%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2013

$3,128 (+2.4%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2012

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2011

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2010

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

Tax history for 278 Bowers Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,328

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2025

$3,328 (+1.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2024

$3,271 (+3.3%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2023

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2022

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2021

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2020

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2019

$3,166

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2018

$3,166 (+0.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2017

$3,143

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2015

$3,143 (−0.7%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2014

$3,166 (+1.2%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2013

$3,128 (+2.4%)

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2012

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2011

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

2010

$3,055

$40,900 + $38,300

$79,200

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,280

Year built

1860

Style

Other

County

Berks County

APN

63545212864398

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

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
Private
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

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

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Dirt Floor

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $38,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2011

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Flat, Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $40,900

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,458
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $79,200
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $3,055

Utilities

Utilities Information
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard, Energy Star Heating System
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: KUTZTOWN
Middle Or Junior School: KUTZTOWN AREA
High School: KUTZTOWN AREA SENIOR
School District Name: KUTZTOWN AREA

Location Information
Cross Street: OLD BOWERS RD
Directions: Take Fleetwood-Blandon East towards Topton. Road becomes State Street in Bowers. Left on Bowers Rd, just past Park, Home on Right.
Municipality: MAXATAWNY TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 63545212864398

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 • 2.5mi

7/10

Kutztown Area Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Kutztown Area Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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

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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Historical weather

Mertztown, PA • 19539

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Estimated sale price

$279,000 – $337,000

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Home values near 278 Bowers Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
284 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$223,526
250 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$312,877
269 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$225,414
277 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1482 Sq. Ft.	$276,302
301 Bowers Road, Bowers, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$534,916
2 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2976 Sq. Ft.	$401,245
12 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$225,212

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1894 Sq. Ft.	$247,659
270 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1442 Sq. Ft.	$241,225
281 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$261,111
273 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 966 Sq. Ft.	$241,228
260 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$363,363
22 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2054 Sq. Ft.	$407,126
39 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3772 Sq. Ft.	$325,319

Address	Redfin Estimate
274 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$293,721
45 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$283,956
279 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1168 Sq. Ft.	$170,505
301 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$529,737
248 Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2128 Sq. Ft.	$326,703
28 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1882 Sq. Ft.	$288,238
36 Old Bowers Road, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$340,910

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