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    • $329,900

    512 Chain St, Norristown, PA 19401

    4beds
    4baths
    2,235sqft
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    $2,280/mo
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    Triplex
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $148/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Private fenced yardElectric ovenGas cookingFormal dining roomNewer windows throughoutTile flooringCeiling fan light
    Welcome to 512 Chain Street, a three-story brick twin configured as a triplex in Norristown Borough, Montgomery County. This property offers an excellent opportunity for investors or buyers looking to occupy one unit while collecting rental income from the other two. The first-floor one-bedroom unit is accessed through the main hallway and features an eat-in kitchen with updated cabinetry, tile flooring, an electric oven, microwave, refrigerator, and ceiling fan light. A rear door leads to a porch and private fenced yard. A formal dining room and living room offer double-door closets, while a powder room and basement access with a washer, dryer, and laundry tub add convenience. This unit is currently vacant following the expiration of the tenant’s lease on August 31, 2026, and previously rented for $1,450 per month. The second-floor rear one-bedroom/studio unit rents for $1,050 per month and includes a spacious eat-in kitchen with an electric oven, refrigerator, and ceiling fan light, a large carpeted bedroom, and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Occupying the second-floor front and the entire third floor, the two-bedroom unit rents for $1,300 per month. This unit features a generously sized eat-in kitchen with a pantry closet, gas cooking, refrigerator, and ceiling fan light, along with a large carpeted living room with a closet. A full hallway bathroom includes tile walls in the shower area, and both third-floor bedrooms offer closet storage. Each unit has a separate electrical panel. Updates include newer windows throughout, select flooring, and newer main and lower rear roofs. Conveniently located near US Route 202, I-476, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and SEPTA transportation, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, and schools. Schedule your showing today!
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    Listed by:

    R. Kit Anstey 610-836-2348,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester 6104311100,

    Listing Team: The Kit Anstey Real Estate Team, Co-Listing Agent: Brian Nelson 610-513-1765,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2196704MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      Basement
      • Area: 475
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Full,Concrete,Unfinished,Windows,Other
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,710
      • Total interior livable area: 2,235 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 2,000 Square Feet
      • Features: Other, Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 130006888002
      • Zoning: R2
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Triplex
      Materials
      • Frame, Mixed Plumbing, Brick, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Rubber,Pitched,Flat
      Condition
      • Good
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Cable

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Norristown
      Location
      • Region: Norristown
      • Municipality: NORRISTOWN BORO

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $148/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $53,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,452
      • Date on market: 10/16/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
      • Inclusions: All Window Treatments, Washer / Dryer, 3 Refrigerators
      • Exclusions: Tenant Belongings
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 45600
      • Income includes: Apartment Rentals
      • Road surface type: Black Top

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/23/2026Listed for sale$329,900$148/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2196704 Report a problem
        10/22/2026Contingent$329,900$148/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2196704 Report a problem
        10/16/2026Listed for sale$329,900+367.9%$148/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2196704 Report a problem
        6/23/2021Listing removed--
        Source: RE/MAX International Report a problem
        6/16/2021Listed for rent$750
        Source: RE/MAX International #PAMC2000396 Report a problem
        8/23/2016Sold$70,500-25.3%$32/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/28/2011Sold$94,340+5807.3%$42/sqft
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        3/26/2004Sold$1,597-95.5%$1/sqft
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        10/6/1999Sold$35,650+2536.8%$16/sqft
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        3/19/1999Sold$1,352-98.6%$1/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/23/1997Sold$96,000$43/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,267 +1.3%$53,000
        2024$3,225 $53,000
        2023$3,225 +2.2%$53,000
        2022$3,154 +2.2%$53,000
        2021$3,086 +2.5%$53,000
        2020$3,010 +2.4%$53,000
        2019$2,940 +8.9%$53,000
        2018$2,700 +0.8%$53,000
        2017$2,679 +2.5%$53,000
        2016$2,614 +1.9%$53,000
        2015$2,566 +2.5%$53,000
        2014$2,504 +1.8%$53,000
        2013$2,460 +2.3%$53,000
        2012$2,405 +5.7%$53,000
        2011$2,276 +2.9%$53,000
        2010$2,211 $53,000
        2009$2,211 +2.6%$53,000
        2008$2,155 +3.5%--
        2007$2,082 +2%--
        2006$2,041 +3%--
        2005$1,981 +4.3%--
        2004$1,899 +18.5%--
        2003$1,603 +6.6%--
        2002$1,504 +1.8%--
        2000$1,477 -7.3%--
        1999$1,593 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: West End

        Getting around

        84 / 100
        Very Walkable
        51 / 100
        Good Transit
        64 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Whitehall
        • Middle: Eisenhower
        • High: Norristown
        • 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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