Cute cape cod style looking home, but one story living with this affordable South West Erie home! Second floor is unfinished, there is an incredible amount of potential to nearly double the square feet with more bedrooms and even a bathroom. Fantastic kitchen; quality cabinetry and finishes, with plenty of counter space. Original hardwoods, newer laminate, and an updated bathroom. Mudroom off kitchen to come into home off driveway. Fantastic backyard with patio and a shed for storage. This is a great property, sitting in a super convenient and desirable location!
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
1557 W 40th St, Erie, PA 16509
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,006 Square Feet Lot
$161,900 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,204 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,900
$139,000 - $188,000
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One story livingShed for storageCape cod styleMudroom off kitchenOriginal hardwoodsNewer laminateFantastic backyard
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Listed by:
John Wolf (814)833-9801,
RE/MAX Real Estate Group Erie
Bought with:
Lori Hess, RS289848
Coldwell Banker Select - Airpo
Source: GEMLS,MLS#: 188558Originating MLS: Greater Erie Board Of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x10
Other
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x12
Mud room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 4x4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,006 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 120 x 0 x 0
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 19061068.0211.00
- Zoning description: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Deposit fee: $2,500
Location
- Region: Erie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,060
- Annual tax amount: $3,008
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$202/sqft |
Source: GEMLS #188558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$208/sqft |
Source: GEMLS #188558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+100%$208/sqft |
Source: GEMLS #188558 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2019 | Sold | $80,000+0.1%$104/sqft |
Source: GEMLS #140594 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900$104/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Select, REALTORS #140594 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,007 | $76,060 |
| 2024 | $3,007 +5.2% | $76,060 |
| 2023 | $2,859 +2.1% | $76,060 |
| 2022 | $2,799 | $76,060 |
| 2021 | $2,799 +95.4% | $76,060 |
| 2020 | $1,432 -36.5% | $76,060 |
| 2019 | $2,255 -14.4% | $76,060 |
| 2018 | $2,634 +3.3% | $76,060 |
| 2017 | $2,549 +0.8% | $76,060 |
| 2016 | $2,530 +18.4% | $76,060 |
| 2015 | $2,138 | $76,060 |
| 2014 | $2,138 +470.1% | $76,060 |
| 2013 | $375 +4.2% | $76,060 +27.8% |
| 2012 | $360 | $59,500 |
| 2011 | $360 | $59,500 |
| 2010 | $360 +11% | $59,500 |
| 2009 | $324 | $59,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $59,500 |
| 2005 | $1,833 +120% | $59,500 |
| 2004 | $833 | $59,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $59,500 +398.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,930 |
| 2000 | -- | $11,930 |
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Neighborhood: 16509
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cleveland El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Strong Vincent Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 1/10Erie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: City-Erie
Source: GEMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Erie County
- Erie
- 16509
- 1557 W 40th St
