Sold1021d on marketHistoric · 156 yrs
742 Chain St
Norristown, PA, 19401 • West End • Montgomery County
$185,000
$96/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,920Sqft
0.05 acLot
1870Built
Property DNA
Straight Thru Style
Built 1870 · 156 years of history
Norristown
West End
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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1021 days on market
Established listing
$96/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1870 · Historic
10% cap rate at $1650 a month rent. Tenant has been there for three years and would love to stay if possible, however, the seller did not renew the lease so it’s month and month
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,211/month
Principal & Interest$964
Property Tax$185
Insurance$62
Down payment20% ($37,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.79% rate · 30yr fixed · $148,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1870
HeatingCentral, Oil
CoolingNone
ParkingNone
Lot2,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleStraight Thru
Year built1870
Stories3
Systems
HeatingCentral, Oil
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementFull
Lot2,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWest End
ZoningR2
Annual tax$3,546
Parcel130007100006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Central
Oil
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Brick
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
500 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1021
Est. value$251,400
Est. rent$2,476/mo
Tax rate1.26%
Price/sqft$96
On marketMay 11, 2023
PostedMay 11, 2023
Last sold$185,000
MLS updatedJun 28, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Norristown?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Norristown, PA, 19401
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 28, 2023Sold$185,000$96Bright MLS
Jun 9, 2023Pending Sale$189,950$99Bright MLS
May 22, 2023Price Change$189,950$99Bright MLS
May 11, 2023Listed For Sale$195,000$102Bright MLS
Jul 14, 2022Sold$100,000$52Public Record
May 2, 2007Sold$53,000$28Public Record
Feb 1, 2007Sold$1,489$1Public Record
Sold$185,000
Jun 28, 2023•$96/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$189,950
Jun 9, 2023•$99/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$189,950
May 22, 2023•$99/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$195,000
May 11, 2023•$102/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$100,000
Jul 14, 2022•$52/sqft•Public Record
Sold$53,000
May 2, 2007•$28/sqft•Public Record
Sold$1,489
Feb 1, 2007•$1/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$3,593$58,300
Apr 15, 2024$3,547$58,300
Apr 15, 2023$3,547$58,300
Apr 15, 2022$3,470$58,300
Apr 15, 2021$3,396$58,300
Apr 15, 2020$3,313$58,300
Apr 15, 2019$3,234$58,300
Apr 15, 2018$2,970$58,300
Apr 15, 2017$2,947$58,300
Apr 15, 2016$2,876$58,300
Apr 15, 2015$2,823$58,300
Apr 15, 2014$2,756$58,300
Apr 15, 2013$2,707$58,300
Apr 15, 2012$2,647$58,300
Apr 15, 2011$2,503$58,300
Apr 15, 2010$2,432$58,300
Apr 15, 2009$2,432$58,300
Apr 15, 2008$2,370—
Apr 15, 2007$2,655—
Apr 15, 2006$2,604—
Apr 15, 2005$2,526—
Apr 15, 2004$2,421—
Apr 15, 2003$2,044—
Apr 15, 2002$1,918—
Apr 15, 2000$1,885—
Apr 15, 1999$1,655—
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Norristown, PA • Montgomery County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
194011940319409
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