Berks County property record for 1605 State St, Mertztown, PA 19539
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,842 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 4.08 acres (177,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,337 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5482-02-59-4069 |
| Primary APN | 5482-02-59-4069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 11,842 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,979 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,355 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,971 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 177,725 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 59015890 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1605 STATE ST |
| City | MERTZTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19539-8912 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LONGSWAMP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 14202 |
1605 State St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 STATE ST, MERTZTOWN, PA 19539-8912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201828810 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1605 STATE ST, MERTZTOWN, PA 19539-8912 |
| Document Number | 0000028810 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1605 STATE ST MERTZTOWN PA 195398912, MERTZTOWN, PA 19539-8912 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 State St was $3,337.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| County Subdivision | Longswamp Township |
| Unified School District | Brandywine Heights Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,337.00 | $279,000 Land $72,300 Building $206,700 | $72,300 Land $72,300 |
| 2024 | $3,151.00 | $279,000 Land $72,300 Building $206,700 | |
| 1994 | $279,000 Land $72,300 Building $206,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1605 State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1605 State St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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