300 Forrest Rd is a 1,370 square foot house on a 2.82 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $350,577.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.82 acresLot Size
$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$350,577
$6,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($321K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,283
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2025
$4,283 (−0.7%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2024
$4,312 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2023
$4,224 (+2.3%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2022
$4,130 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2021
$4,099 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2020
$4,068 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2019
$4,008 (+1.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2018
$3,966 (+1.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2017
$3,896 (+0.6%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2015
$3,873
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2014
$3,873 (+2.5%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2013
$3,778 (+4.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2012
$3,629 (+1.4%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2011
$3,580 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2010
$3,553
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
Tax history for 300 Forrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,283
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2025
$4,283 (−0.7%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2024
$4,312 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2023
$4,224 (+2.3%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2022
$4,130 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2021
$4,099 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2020
$4,068 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2019
$4,008 (+1.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2018
$3,966 (+1.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2017
$3,896 (+0.6%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2015
$3,873
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2014
$3,873 (+2.5%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2013
$3,778 (+4.1%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2012
$3,629 (+1.4%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2011
$3,580 (+0.8%)
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
2010
$3,553
$41,400 + $49,800
$91,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
CONS
Conservation District
It is the purpose of this District implement the provisions of Section 604. 1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which encourages the protection of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment of the Township and the preservation the forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains from fragmentation or the encroachment of development, which would degrade the unique rural character, the quality of natural wildlife habitats, or the unique scenic beauty of Longswamp Township. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted. Limited nonresidential uses, with their accessory uses, that are compatible with the physical characteristics of the land within the District will also be permitted. Development activities in this District will be encouraged to utilize the Conservation Subdivision Growing Greener design options to further implement the protection and preservation goals of the District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Electric
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,370
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 122,839
Legal Block Number: 74
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 2.82
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST FRAME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Commercial/Industrial
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Utility Type: Well Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LONGSWAMP TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59546200749800
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$334,000 – $404,000
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