Panoramic views of the surrounding farmland create a beautiful backdrop for this detached brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath & an attached 2-car garage. Inside, a bay window brings natural light into the living room, while the eat-in kitchen offers space for everyday meals. All 3 bedrooms & the full bath are on the main floor, with walk-up attic access through the third bedroom. An enclosed breezeway connects the home to the garage & sunroom, offering additional space to relax & enjoy the setting. The partially finished basement provides room to spread out, along with unfinished space for storage. Trees & privacy shrubs frame the backyard, with protected land beyond adding to the peaceful setting. With its inviting layout & country views, this home offers plenty of potential to make it your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$321Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mick Seislove• BHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie
Panoramic views of the surrounding farmland create a beautiful backdrop for this detached brick ranch with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath & an attached 2-car garage. Inside, a bay window brings natural light into the living room, while the eat-in kitchen offers space for everyday meals. All 3 bedrooms & the full bath are on the main floor, with walk-up attic access through the third bedroom. An enclosed breezeway connects the home to the garage & sunroom, offering additional space to relax & enjoy the setting. The partially finished basement provides room to spread out, along with unfinished space for storage. Trees & privacy shrubs frame the backyard, with protected land beyond adding to the peaceful setting. With its inviting layout & country views, this home offers plenty of potential to make it your own.
Public Records
Oct 25, 2002
Sold
$141,000
$126/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK161802
Oct 9, 2002
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2002
Listed
$141,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,457
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2025
$4,457 (−0.7%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2024
$4,487 (+2.1%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2023
$4,395 (+2.3%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2022
$4,297 (+0.8%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2021
$4,265 (+0.8%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2020
$4,233 (+1.5%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2019
$4,171 (+1.1%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2018
$4,127 (+1.8%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2017
$4,054 (+0.6%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2015
$4,030
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2014
$4,031 (+2.5%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2013
$3,931 (+4.1%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2012
$3,777 (+1.4%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2011
$3,725 (+0.8%)
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
2010
$3,697
$42,300 + $52,600
$94,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,120
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
59547302883867
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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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
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
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Mertztown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 972 Valley Rd
$361,357
$2,357 over list price of $359K
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