Rare Waterfront Opportunity for a 4BR / 1.5BA detached home on Manatawny Creek! Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and scenic beauty in this stunning brick Colonial overlooking picturesque Manatawny Creek. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the peaceful setting and breathtaking water views that make this property truly one of a kind. Imagine all the evenings watching the water on the raised Terrace overlooking the creek. Inside, you'll find recently refinished original hardwood floors and a spectacular great room anchored by a gorgeous stone fireplace, creating the perfect space for gathering with family and friends. The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath, while the private third-floor primary suite offering new flooring and tranquil creek views, providing the ideal retreat at the end of the day. Outdoor living is where this home truly shines. Step onto the paver patio just outside the back door and enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the water, or entertain guests year-round on the incredible 23' x 23' flagstone patio complete with its own outdoor fireplace, nestled along the creek's edge. Situated on two parcels totaling over three-quarters of an acre, this exceptional property offers privacy, space, and a setting that is rarely available. Conveniently located just minutes from Route 422, shopping, dining, and all the amenities Pottstown has to offer, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful waterfront living with easy access to everything you need. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own your own private Creekside oasis!
Under contract
$424,900
499 Manatawny St, Pottstown, PA 19464
4beds
1,769sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,500 Square Feet Lot
$416,700 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private third-floor primary suiteSpectacular great roomStunning brick colonialThree bedroomsBreathtaking water viewsGorgeous stone fireplaceOverlooking picturesque manatawny creek
- 22 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bex Vargason 610-570-6989,
Compass RE 6109470408,
Co-Listing Agent: Jeffrey G Nixon 267-278-6591,
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2190198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Spiral Staircase, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Drainage System,Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone, Glass Doors, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,769
- Total interior livable area: 1,769 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,769
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Lighting, Other
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: None, Creek/Stream, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed
- Body of water: Manatawny Creek
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 100
Lot
- Size: 6,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Stream/Creek, SideYard(s), Secluded, Rear Yard, Private, Premium, Open Lot, Fishing Available, Backs to Trees, Adjoins - Public Land
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: The rear lot is .60 acres in addition to the .15 for house
- Parcel number: 160020232002
- Zoning: 1101 RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pottstown
- Municipality: POTTSTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,460
- Annual tax amount: $5,243
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$416,700
$396,000 - $438,000
$2,339/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Contingent | $424,900$240/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $424,900+40.7%$240/sqft |
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| 5/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $302,000+7.9%$171/sqft |
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| 4/15/2021 | Pending sale | $279,900$158/sqft |
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| 4/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900$158/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,845 +1.5% | $78,460 |
| 2024 | $4,772 | $78,460 |
| 2023 | $4,772 +1% | $78,460 |
| 2022 | $4,725 +1.8% | $78,460 |
| 2021 | $4,642 +0.3% | $78,460 |
| 2020 | $4,628 +3.2% | $78,460 |
| 2019 | $4,484 +6.9% | $78,460 |
| 2018 | $4,193 +0.7% | $78,460 |
| 2017 | $4,162 +0% | $78,460 |
| 2016 | $4,160 +0.6% | $78,460 |
| 2015 | $4,136 +2.4% | $78,460 |
| 2014 | $4,041 +1.8% | $78,460 |
| 2013 | $3,971 +1.2% | $78,460 |
| 2012 | $3,923 +3% | $78,460 |
| 2011 | $3,809 +4.8% | $78,460 |
| 2010 | $3,633 +6.2% | $78,460 |
| 2009 | $3,420 +6.3% | $78,460 |
| 2008 | $3,218 +7.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,003 +4% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,888 +3.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $2,802 +2% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,746 +2.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,681 +7.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,484 +11.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,235 +8.9% | -- |
| 1999 | $2,052 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Manatawny/Farmington
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Pottstown
- High: Pottstown Senior
- District: Pottstown
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






