531 Old Topton Rd is a 1,296 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 19, 1999 for $89,000. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $270,130.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$270,130
$181K since sold in January 1999$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 10.4% lower than the average sale price ($301K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Composition
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,296
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,156
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,216
Legal Block Number: 39
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 0.51
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST FRAME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59547301392260
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Mertztown, PA • 19539
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Estimated sale price
$257,000 – $311,000
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