Beautiful countryside farmhouse nestled on 9 acres within the Brandywine SD just minutes from both Reading and Lehigh Valley amenities! Main house is a 3-4 bedroom, 1.5 bath with laundry spacious property featuring a modern kitchen area with new appliances, eat in area, and large living room. This home offers 2 income producing rental units or a prime multigenerational homestead. Use the rental incomes to pay your mortgage! Other units are nicely sized 1 bedroom, 1 bath fully rented on month to month leases offering nicely sized kitchen-living room bedroom. Current owner has tenants heat included in rent but tenants pay their own electric. Off street parking available. 8 acres could be subdivided and sold if potential buyer has interests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
9.05 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Howard Schaeffer• RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.05 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,725
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
59546200472602
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
Off Street
Interior
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $84,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $63,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,725
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $475
County Tax: $1,134
School Tax: $5,098
Tax Assessed Value: $148,100
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $6,706
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
200+ Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric, Oil, S/W Changeover
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: Rt 222 SouthSouth; 2.8 Left on Farmington Rd; Left on C hestnut; Right on Store St to State St; 3.2mi right on Forrest Rd; Property on Right
Municipality: LONGSWAMP TWP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,725
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59546200472602
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
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, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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
$570,000 – $690,000
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