This grand early-20th-century brick home at 1543 W Market St offers timeless character with abundant exposed original woodwork, beautiful hardwood floors, pocket doors, a fireplace, and dramatic double staircases. Boasting 5 private bedrooms, over 2,100 sq ft, an enormous 2-car garage, with oversized doors, 15 foot ceilings, double garage door openers and a long private driveway, this diamond-in-the-rough needs some updating but is priced very aggressively for quick sale—perfect for the buyer ready to restore its full potential.
Sold for $93,000
$93,000
1543 W Market St, Pottsville, PA 17901
5beds
2,137sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1913
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$94,100 Zestimate®
$44/sqft
$1,537 Estimated rent
Home value
$94,100
$78,000 - $114,000
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Abundant exposed original woodworkDouble garage door openersLong private drivewayBeautiful hardwood floorsDramatic double staircasesPocket doors
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Listed by:
Jeroen Harmsen 610-763-5179,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Luis Martinez, RS348957
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PASK2026498
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Storage Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Storage room
- Features: Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Additional Stairway, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Galley
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,137
- Total interior livable area: 2,137 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,137
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 1000
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30.00 x 120.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 68410016
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pottsville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pottsville
- Municipality: POTTSVILLE
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $44/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,355
- Annual tax amount: $2,496
- Date on market: 4/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | $93,000-6.8%$44/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PASK2026498 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $99,777$47/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2026498 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,777+44.6%$47/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2026498 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2012 | Sold | $69,000-1.3%$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2012 | Pending sale | $69,900$33/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #47705 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2012 | Price change | $69,900-12.5%$33/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #47705 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2012 | Price change | $79,900-11.1%$37/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #47705 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $89,900+119.3%$42/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #47705 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2005 | Sold | $41,000$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,298 +0.3% | $27,355 |
| 2022 | $2,290 +0.7% | $27,355 |
| 2021 | $2,274 +2.7% | $27,355 |
| 2020 | $2,215 +128.4% | $27,355 |
| 2019 | $970 -51.7% | $27,355 |
| 2018 | $2,009 | $27,355 |
| 2017 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2015 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,355 |
| 2004 | -- | $27,355 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17901
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lengel Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Pottsville Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Clarke El CenterGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pottsville Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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