Google street view image for 79 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

Off market sep 2020 for $80K

$201,194

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $653/mo

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1 ba

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79 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539

About this home

79 Old Bowers Rd is a 576 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 02, 2020 for $80,000. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $201,194.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$349Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$201,194

$121K since sold in September 2020$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 33.7% lower than the average sale price ($304K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$250,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,105 sq ft
233 Constitution Blvd, Kutztown, PA 19530
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$311,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,088 sq ft
318 Penn St, Topton, PA 19562
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$320,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,096 sq ft
18 S Callowhill St, Topton, PA 19562
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$236,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,025 sq ft
39 S Kemp Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$355,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,744 sq ft
219 Bastian Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$350,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,616 sq ft
40 S Laurel St, Kutztown, PA 19530

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Market trends in 19511, PA

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

101.2%

Median sale price

$218K

Avg. days on market

21d

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Sale history for 79 Old Bowers Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,672

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2025

$2,672 (+1.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2024

$2,627 (+3.3%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2023

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2022

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2021

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2020

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2019

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2018

$2,542 (+0.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2017

$2,524

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2015

$2,524 (−0.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2014

$2,543 (+1.2%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2013

$2,512 (+2.4%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2012

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2011

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2010

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

Tax history for 79 Old Bowers Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,672

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2025

$2,672 (+1.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2024

$2,627 (+3.3%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2023

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2022

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2021

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2020

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2019

$2,542

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2018

$2,542 (+0.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2017

$2,524

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2015

$2,524 (−0.7%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2014

$2,543 (+1.2%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2013

$2,512 (+2.4%)

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2012

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2011

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

2010

$2,453

$41,300 + $22,300

$63,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

HISTORIC OVERLAY

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

Zone overlays

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: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 4

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 576
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Block Number: 96
School Tax District: KUTZTOWN AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 0.18
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST FRAME

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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 576
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 63545212965836

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 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 • 2.3mi

7/10

Kutztown Area Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

21% 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 June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$192,000 – $232,000

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Home values near 79 Old Bowers Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2824 Sq. Ft.	$554,869
51 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3031 Sq. Ft.	$414,781
59 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$314,144
98 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1485 Sq. Ft.	$291,801
120 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$315,655
26 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$344,264
45 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$367,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$266,877
104 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$255,355
90 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$307,455
106 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$161,307
36 Old Bowers Rd, Maxatawny Township, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$310,887
40 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$359,324
14 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$321,462

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1220 Sq. Ft.	$213,139
101 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1468 Sq. Ft.	$355,267
87 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$342,928
100 Old Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1617 Sq. Ft.	$334,701
45 Bowers Rd, Mertztown, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$283,956
34 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$309,177
21 Drosmo Dr, Mertztown, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$325,073

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