281 Bowers Rd is a 2,278 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $277,807.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$277,807
$12K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($293K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,874
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2025
$3,874 (+1.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2024
$3,808 (+3.3%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2023
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2022
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2021
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2020
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2019
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2018
$3,685 (+0.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2017
$3,659
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2015
$3,659 (−0.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2014
$3,686 (+1.2%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2013
$3,641 (+2.4%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2012
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2011
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2010
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
Tax history for 281 Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,874
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2025
$3,874 (+1.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2024
$3,808 (+3.3%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2023
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2022
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2021
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2020
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2019
$3,685
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2018
$3,685 (+0.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2017
$3,659
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2015
$3,659 (−0.7%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2014
$3,686 (+1.2%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2013
$3,641 (+2.4%)
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2012
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2011
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
2010
$3,556
$41,700 + $50,500
$92,200
*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: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MACADAM TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,278
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Legal Block Number: 86
School Tax District: KUTZTOWN AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 0.27
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: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,278
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 63545212863425
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kutztown El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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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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
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$264,000 – $320,000
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