#PASK2020992, Nehemiah J Lindo, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
1240 Howard Ave Pottsville, PA 17901
Property details
About 1240 Howard Ave
Welcome home to this remarkable home on Howard Avenue! The owners have made many upgrades while preserving many of the historic features of this home. Beautiful hardwood flooring adorns most of the home while a few rooms have tile flooring. The first floor features a living room with lots of natural lighting and leads to an office or den and a powder room. The large family room features 2 fireplaces and leads to the large wrap around porch. The formal dining room highlights a window seat and the original servants bell is still in the floor in working condition. The large butlers pantry leads to the 24 handle eat in kitchen. You can get to the second floor from the old stairs in the kitchen. In the warmer months enjoy the screened in sunroom off the kitchen. Going to the second floor you can't help but stop at the window seat and enjoy the view. The second floor features the primary bedroom with 2 closets and a primary bath with tile and a walk in shower. The 3 other bedrooms all have closets and ceiling fans. There is a sitting room that could be turned into a bedroom, large walk in closet, den or office. Another full bath and a large laundry room complete the second floor. The third floor features 2 bonus rooms; one currently is set up as an exercise room and the other as a bedroom. So many possibilities for these 2 rooms. There are 2 storage rooms as well. Both these storage rooms have drawings on them that the current owners never painted over because they are the art work of Artist Lewis Auchenbach when he was a child. Large basement for storage. Relax on the large wrap around porch. Level back yard. Brand new hot water heater.
Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Range, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Interior: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Laundry Chute, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Other
- Fireplace: Mantel(s), Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street
- Exterior: Sidewalks
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $354,900
- Price/SqFt: $84
- Annual Tax Amount: $6,059
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Back Yard
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1912
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 4,193 SqFt
- Municipality: Pottsville
- Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
- MLS Number: PASK2020442
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
- Office Phone: (800) 383-3535
- Office Email: leadcenter@homesale.com
- Listing Agent: Caye Schumacher
- Agent Phone: (570) 385-3456
- Agent Email: caye@judyagreen.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $72,140 | $6,059 |
2023 | $72,140 | $6,059 |
2022 | $72,140 | $5,997 |
2021 | $72,140 | $4,887 |
2020 | $72,140 | $5,683 |
2018 | $72,140 | $5,296 |
2017 | $72,140 | $5,020 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
John S. Clarke Elementary Center
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•601 N 16th St
4
Minersville Elementary Center
Public District 1-6
3.4 mi
•North Fifth Street
4
Schuylkill Haven Area Elementary Center
Public District KG-4
3.6 mi
•701 E Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,295. The majority of Pottsville, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 1240 Howard Ave
The listing price of 1240 Howard Ave property is $354,900.
The property 1240 Howard Ave is a house located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1240 Howard Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1240 Howard Ave are: John S. Clarke Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Minersville Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Schuylkill Haven Area Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), D.H.H. Lengel Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Saint Clair Area Eementary / Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gillingham Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pottsville Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Minersville Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,059 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1240 Howard Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1240 Howard Ave is 4,193 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1240 Howard Ave is 1912.
This home is located at 1240 Howard Ave in Pottsville, PA and zip code 17901 in the Quinntown neighborhood. This 4,193 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $354,900.
The number of homes for sale in Pottsville, PA increased by 47.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 70 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $129,999.