$4,750

closing credit¹

237 Francis Ave Norristown, PA 19401

$400,000
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,903 sqft
0.3 acres
$210 / sqft
House

Property details

About 237 Francis Ave

If you're looking for a spacious single home with a large fenced yard and plenty of off street parking? Then welcome home!! This well built, all brick center hall colonial is waiting for you! Located on a quiet street in the popular community of "Coleston", but still close to major travel access, shopping and public transportation. Step up and imagine quiet evenings on your large covered front porch. Now enter the lovely foyer and the first thing you'll see are the beautiful, freshly refinished hard wood floors. In addition the whole house has been freshly painted, including basement and garage. On the 1st floor you'll find a large living room with real wood burning fire place, sconces and recessed lighting. A large dining room with built in cabinets. An updated powder room. And a modern kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The kitchen has access to the back deck and yard. It also leads to the laundry/storage room and garage. Washer and dryer are included. The up stairs starts with a very nice window seat with storage and a linen closet. Then a full modern 3pc. ceramic tile bath and 3 very large bedrooms. 2 bedrooms have walk in closets. The 3rd has built in shelves and leads to a bonus room. The bonus room has a closet plus under eve storage. All rooms have beautiful hard wood floors and plenty of large windows to let in the natural light. Now head down to the full size basement. Plenty of space for what ever you want. Family room, play room, home office etc. There is also a separate utility room with tons of space for storage. Outside you have plenty of room as well. Large deck for entertaining. Large yard for whatever you need. Lots of space for gardening if you like? The home has Dual Zone HVAC, newer windows and doors. And a remote control garage door. Make an appointment today. Don't miss the chance to make this your new home!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,903 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.29 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingAdditional Storage Area,Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access, Attached Garage,Driveway,On Street
MLS #PAMC2126466
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAMC2126466
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Iron Valley Real Estate Lower Gwynedd
  • Office Phone: (215) 918-4000
  • Listing Agent: Debora A Grookett-Christman

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237 Francis Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 19, 2004
Home Sold
$294,900

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$1,000$46
2020$1,000$44
2019$1,000$43
2018$1,000$42
2017$1,000$40

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Cole Manor Elementary School

Public District 1-4

0.3 mi

2350 Springview Rd

5

Winfield Scott Hancock Elementary School

Public District 1-4

0.7 mi

Arch & Summit Streets

5

Gotwals Elementary School

Public District 1-4

1.2 mi

1 E Oak St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $77,481. Typical income of Norristown, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • TennisTennis
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • IKEAIKEA
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • JeepJeep
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 237 Francis Ave

This home is located at 237 Francis Ave in Norristown, PA and zip code 19401. This 1,903 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $400,000.

In December 2024, from all listings sold in Norristown, PA there were more than 18 sold above asking price, over 21 sold below and more than 6 were sold right at the asked price. Between November and December 2024, Norristown, PA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 10.4%. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $337,667, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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