956 Valley Rd is a 1,888 square foot house on a 0.41 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Mertztown data, we estimate the home's value is $323,958.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$323,958
$9,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7.2% lower than the average sale price ($349K) 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
$5,467
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2025
$5,467 (−0.7%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2024
$5,503 (+2.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2023
$5,391 (+2.3%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2022
$5,271 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2021
$5,231 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2020
$5,192 (+1.5%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2019
$5,116 (+1.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2018
$5,062 (+1.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2017
$4,972 (+0.6%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2015
$4,943
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2014
$4,944 (+2.5%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2013
$4,822 (+4.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2012
$4,632 (+1.4%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2011
$4,569 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2010
$4,534
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
Tax history for 956 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,467
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2025
$5,467 (−0.7%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2024
$5,503 (+2.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2023
$5,391 (+2.3%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2022
$5,271 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2021
$5,231 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2020
$5,192 (+1.5%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2019
$5,116 (+1.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2018
$5,062 (+1.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2017
$4,972 (+0.6%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2015
$4,943
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2014
$4,944 (+2.5%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2013
$4,822 (+4.1%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2012
$4,632 (+1.4%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2011
$4,569 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
2010
$4,534
$42,400 + $74,000
$116,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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Rural District
It is the purpose of this District to provide for the orderly expansion of residential, and related nonresidential, development in areas which can feasibly be supplied with public facilities; to provide development options to allow the continued existence of existing agricultural operations; to provide standards which will encourage the installation of public facilities and the preservation of permanent open space; to exclude activities of an intensive commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential and development and existing agricultural operations; and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance. 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.
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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: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Pool Information
Pool Type: Fiberglass
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WILLARD D MECK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,888
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Masonry Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,860
Legal Block Number: 89
School Tax District: BRANDYWINE HGTS SCH DIST
Acres: 0.41
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST BRICK
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,888
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 59547302893207
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
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Estimated sale price
$308,000 – $373,000
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