$472,500

42 E 5th Ave Collegeville, PA 19426

$5,611
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
1,757 sqft
0.4 acres
$269 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 42 E 5th Ave

Time is precious. Don't miss out! Short on cash to close? Who isn't right now! For a limited time we are offering a 3% SELLER ASSIST towards the buyers allowable closing costs with a signed acceptable offer on/or before 4/30/25. This is real $14,205.00 in the buyers pocket towards settlement. Plus this home has all inspections completed and is move in ready! Completely gutted and renovated in 2017, All new roof, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, finished basement, 3 zoned HVAC, composite deck, plumbing, electric, etc. 42 E 5th is situated between the Collegeville Police Depart, the Collegeville Fire Department and the prestigious Ursinus College. Welcoming you with a charming covered front porch, this meticulously maintained home is perfectly situated in a prime location. As you enter gleaming hardwood floors extend throughout the first and second levels. The well-appointed eat in kitchen boasts ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a full suite of appliances to make your day to day living a breeze. Step outside to the rear deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining. A serviceable powder room completes this level. Proceed to the second floor where the primary bedroom awaits with its own bath and sizable closet. Two additional bedrooms share a well appointed hall bath. From this level, continue to the third floor where two additional bedrooms and another bath are located offering privacy for your loved ones. Not to be missed, the finished walkout basement includes additional living space and laundry room with a washer, dryer, and wash tub. Conveniently located just steps from restaurants, shops, and public transportation, this home offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and everyday convenience. Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,757 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOff Street
MLS #PAMC2130624

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $472,500
  • Price/SqFt: $268
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,444
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Use GPS address
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 1,757 SqFt
  • Municipality: Collegeville Boro
  • Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
  • MLS Number: PAMC2130624
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: KW Greater West Chester
  • Office Phone: (610) 436-6500
  • Office Email: johnpatrick@kw.com
  • Listing Agent: Gary A Mercer Sr.
  • Agent Phone: (484) 699-9327
  • Agent Email: garysr@garymercerteam.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 14, 2021
Home Sold
$310,000
Sep 02, 2014
Home Sold
$200,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$131,230$6,444
2023$131,230$6,073
2022$131,230$5,821
2021$131,230$5,739
2020$131,230$5,573
2019$131,230$5,508
2018$131,230$5,393
2017$131,230$5,229

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

South Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

200 E 3rd Ave

9

Evergreen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.9 mi

98 Kagey Rd

5

Arrowhead Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.9 mi

232 Level Rd

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 $70,417. Typical income of Collegeville, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

14%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

57%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
66%
18-34 yrs old
18%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 42 E 5th Ave

The listing price of 42 E 5th Ave property is $472,500.

The property 42 E 5th Ave is a townhouse located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 19426.

Active Listing: 42 E 5th Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 42 E 5th Ave are: South Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Evergreen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Arrowhead Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Perkiomen Valley Middle School East (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Spring-Ford 7th Grade Center (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Arcola Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Perkiomen Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Methacton High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Spring-Ford Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $6,444 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 14, 2021 for $310,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 42 E 5th Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.

The property 42 E 5th Ave is 1,757 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 42 E 5th Ave is 1920.

This home is located at 42 E 5th Ave in Collegeville, PA and zip code 19426. This 1,757 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $472,500.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Collegeville, PA there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in Collegeville, PA there were 77.1% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $565,000.

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

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