This Diamond in the Rough has so much potential for the right buyer. Built in 1922 this 3 bedroom/1 bath twin has original hardwood floors (under carpet), original Porch Entry 10-Lite French Doors, vintage glass doorknobs, wood burning fireplace, original woodwork, new front door, newer front roof, newer rear porch roof, newer sewer line. The first floor contains a sun porch, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. 3 bedrooms and bath on the second floor and the potential of a 4th bedroom in the walk-up attic. Buyer responsible for Use and Occupancy Permit. Seller is Motivated. Agent related to seller and has a financial interest.
Sold for $145,000
$145,000
239 W Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401
3beds
1,116sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
3,200 Square Feet Lot
$274,400 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,400
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Wood burning fireplaceOriginal woodworkSun porchDining roomNewer front roofLaundry roomVintage glass doorknobs
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Listed by:
Becca Grottger 610-427-1485,
Realty One Group Exclusive
Bought with:
Dave Sawyer, RS319275
Homestarr Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2155332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,116
- Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,116
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Other
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 130012232004
- Zoning: REDIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Norristown
- Municipality: NORRISTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,530
- Annual tax amount: $4,828
- Date on market: 9/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Inclusions: All Appliances In As-is Condition With No Monetary Value.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $145,000-17.1%$130/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2155332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $174,900$157/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2155332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900$157/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2155332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $174,900$157/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2155332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900$157/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2155332 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,717 +1.3% | $76,530 |
| 2024 | $4,655 | $76,530 |
| 2023 | $4,655 +2.2% | $76,530 |
| 2022 | $4,555 +2.2% | $76,530 |
| 2021 | $4,456 +2.5% | $76,530 |
| 2020 | $4,347 +2.4% | $76,530 |
| 2019 | $4,245 +8.9% | $76,530 |
| 2018 | $3,899 +0.8% | $76,530 |
| 2017 | $3,869 +2.5% | $76,530 |
| 2016 | $3,776 +1.9% | $76,530 |
| 2015 | $3,706 +2.5% | $76,530 |
| 2014 | $3,616 +1.8% | $76,530 |
| 2013 | $3,553 +2.3% | $76,530 |
| 2012 | $3,474 +5.8% | $76,530 |
| 2011 | $3,285 +2.9% | $76,530 |
| 2010 | $3,192 | $76,530 |
| 2009 | $3,192 +2.6% | $76,530 |
| 2008 | $3,111 +3.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,004 +1.9% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,947 +3% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,860 +4.3% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,742 +18.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,315 +6.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,173 +1.8% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,135 +13.9% | -- |
| 1999 | $1,874 | -- |
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Neighborhood: North End
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- 5/10Eisenhower Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Norristown 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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- Montgomery County
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- North End
- 239 W Fornance St
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