28 Old Bowers Rd is a 1,882 square foot house on a 10,454 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 08, 1996 for $109,000. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $288,238.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$288,238
$179K since sold in October 1996$8,000 since October
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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 28 Old Bowers Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 8, 1996
Sold
$109,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,580
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2025
$3,580 (+1.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2024
$3,519 (+3.3%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2023
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2022
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2021
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2020
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2019
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2018
$3,406 (+0.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2017
$3,381
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2015
$3,381 (−0.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2014
$3,406 (+1.2%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2013
$3,365 (+2.4%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2012
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2011
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2010
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
Tax history for 28 Old Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,580
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2025
$3,580 (+1.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2024
$3,519 (+3.3%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2023
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2022
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2021
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2020
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2019
$3,406
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2018
$3,406 (+0.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2017
$3,381
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2015
$3,381 (−0.7%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2014
$3,406 (+1.2%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2013
$3,365 (+2.4%)
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2012
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2011
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
2010
$3,286
$41,600 + $43,600
$85,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NC
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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: Coal
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VILLAGE/BOWERS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,882
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Brick/Stone Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 308
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Brick/Stone
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,454
Legal Block Number: 86
School Tax District: KUTZTOWN AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 0.24
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST BRICK
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.: 1,882
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 63545212866563
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 23, 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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Mertztown, PA • 19539
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$274,000 – $332,000
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