Welcome to 68 Clay Road! Located on the outskirts of Mertztown, close and convenient to Lehigh Valley, the turnpike and route 100, sits your own piece of paradise. This home is one of a kind and not something you see hit the market often! This home boasts just under 13 acres, a huge pole barn, a 3-car attached garage, a pond, and plenty of trails for walking, or riding atvs and dirt bikes. As you pull up the driveway you’ll immediately be impressed by the privacy and seclusion. Entering into the front door you will see the large open family room and the formal dining room to your right. In the kitchen you will love the granite countertops and breakfast bar. There is also sizeble first floor master suite off of the family room with a large walk-in closet and master bath with granite countertops. Upstairs there are three roomy bedrooms with a loft area and balcony that overlooks the great room. Heading downstairs to the basement you will love the amount of extra space. This finished walkout lower level boasts a wet bar, wood stove, and half bath. Great for gatherings and entertainment! As you walk into the garage you will notice that there is a door that leads you up to the second floor family area perfect for an at home office or playroom! If you are looking for privacy, space, seclusion and play, then this is the house for you. Schedule your tour today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
12.68 acresLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 car garageParking
Listed by Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Listed by Austin Cerankowski• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Doug Hayward• Doug Hayward Real Estate
Tucked on a hillside in Eastern Berks Cty, this exciting 2 sty contemporary offers the perfect escape while being conveniently located to Lehigh Valley, turnpike & Rt 100. Enjoy complete privacy on 12+ acres w/ nature trail & seasonal pond. Zoning allows horses. Inside you'll find the great room w/ a wall of windows overlooking the woodlands, open kitchen w/ beautiful, brand new granite countertops, dbl oven & handy breakfast bar. Enjoy the convenient 1st flr master suite w/ walkin clst, lg master bath w/ granite countertop. Upstairs, there's 3 generous sized BRs, balcony overlooking the greatrm, loft area & more storage. The 2nd flr fam. rm is located over the 3 car garage and offers great space for playroom, home office or 5th BR. The walkout bsmt has woodstv, BA rough in & french doors leading to patio w/ firepit. You can also enjoy this spectacular home site from your covered front porch or while grilling on the rear deck. This is that special home you'll be glad to come home to
BRIGHT MLS #1003371298
Jun 14, 2013
Sold
$375,000
$95/sq ft
Apr 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2013
Listed
$398,900
$101/sq ft
GLVRMLS #438029
Mar 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2012
Listed
*
BRIGHT MLS #1009584660
Mar 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2012
Listed
$398,900
$101/sq ft
GLVRMLS #311519
Sep 11, 2008
Sold
$340,000
$86/sq ft
Jul 3, 2008
Listed
$369,900
$93/sq ft
GLVRMLS #296863
Jul 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 23, 2008
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #289091
Dec 6, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 2007
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #278641
Sep 23, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2007
Listed
*
BRIGHT MLS #PABK278000
Jun 15, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2007
Listed
$579,000
$146/sq ft
GLVRMLS #269305
Jun 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 22, 2007
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #262433
Mar 22, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 21, 2006
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,797
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2025
$9,797 (−0.7%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2024
$9,862 (+2.1%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2023
$9,661 (+2.3%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2022
$9,446 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2021
$9,375 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2020
$9,304 (+1.5%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2019
$9,168 (+1.1%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2018
$9,072 (+1.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2017
$8,911 (+0.5%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2015
$8,863 (+5.3%)
$46,400 + $162,300
$208,700
2014
$8,418 (+2.5%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2013
$8,210 (+4.1%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2012
$7,887 (+1.4%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2011
$7,780 (−29.1%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2010
$10,976
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
Tax history for 68 Clay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,797
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2025
$9,797 (−0.7%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2024
$9,862 (+2.1%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2023
$9,661 (+2.3%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2022
$9,446 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2021
$9,375 (+0.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2020
$9,304 (+1.5%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2019
$9,168 (+1.1%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2018
$9,072 (+1.8%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2017
$8,911 (+0.5%)
$46,300 + $162,300
$208,600
2015
$8,863 (+5.3%)
$46,400 + $162,300
$208,700
2014
$8,418 (+2.5%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2013
$8,210 (+4.1%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2012
$7,887 (+1.4%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2011
$7,780 (−29.1%)
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
2010
$10,976
$46,400 + $151,800
$198,200
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,963
Year built
2003
Style
Vacant Land
County
Berks County
APN
59547304915063
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 7
Detached Garage, Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Great Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1000
Improvement Assessed Value: $162,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $46,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,963
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $669
County Tax: $1,597
School Tax: $7,109
Tax Assessed Value: $208,600
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $9,375
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Wood, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Starting on Fleetwood Ave, turn right onto Tower Rd, then turn left onto Clay Rd.
Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,963
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 12.68 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59547304915063
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
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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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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Estimated sale price
$826,000 – $1.00M
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