For Sale25d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
217 E Chestnut St
Norristown, PA, 19401 • East End • Montgomery County
$229,900
$135/sqft
-$5,000 since Apr 7, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
1Baths
1,704Sqft
0.05 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Norristown
East End
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
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Listed 25 days ago · 1,271 views · 41 saves
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25 days on market
Recently listed
$135/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
This home is fully move-in ready—perfect for a family looking for style in the heart of Norristown. Charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home in a convenient location. A very large backyard and features backyard parking. Easy access to shopping and the train station. Perfect for comfortable living or as an investment opportunity!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights very large backyard and backyard parking as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,507/month
Principal & Interest$1,200
Property Tax$230
Insurance$77
Down payment20% ($45,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $183,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Natural Gas
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot2,200 sqft
Days on Zillow25 Days
Price/sqft$135
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Year built1900
Stories3
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone, Natural Gas
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street, On Street
BasementFull
Lot2,200 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodEast End
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$2,681
Parcel130008680001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Natural Gas
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
On Street
Construction
Brick
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market25
Est. value$229,600
Est. rent$2,345/mo
Tax rate1.26%
Price/sqft$135
On marketMar 16, 2026
PostedMar 16, 2026
Last sold$157,500
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,271
Favorites41
How are the schools in Norristown?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Norristown, PA, 19401
Price history
21 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 7, 2026Price Change$229,900$135Bright MLS
Mar 16, 2026Listed For Sale$234,900$138Bright MLS
Mar 3, 2026Listing Removed$2,200$1Zillow Rentals
Jan 28, 2026Listed For Rent$2,200$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 4, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Nov 3, 2022Listed For Rent$1,829$1Zillow Rental Network_1
Jul 9, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Jun 9, 2022Listed For Rent$1,800$1Zillow Rental Manager
Jun 8, 2022Sold$157,500$92Bright MLS
Jun 8, 2022Listed For Sale$169,900$100Bright MLS
May 13, 2022Pending Sale$169,900$100Bright MLS
Mar 4, 2022Listed For Sale$169,900$100Bright MLS
Feb 18, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Network_1
Feb 16, 2022Listed For Rent$1,829$1Zillow Rental Network_1
Mar 26, 2020Listing Removed$1,700$1Go Section8
Feb 19, 2020Listed For Rent$1,700$1Go Section8
Apr 27, 2018Listing Removed$1,450$1Go Section8
Apr 5, 2018Listed For Rent$1,450$1Go Section8
Feb 18, 2017Listing Removed$1,550$1Go Section8
Jan 18, 2017Listed For Rent$1,550$1Go Section8
Feb 13, 2001Sold$5,900$3Public Record
Price Change$229,900
Apr 7, 2026•$135/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$234,900
Mar 16, 2026•$138/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$2,200
Mar 3, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,200
Jan 28, 2026•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Nov 4, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,829
Nov 3, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed—
Jul 9, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$1,800
Jun 9, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$157,500
Jun 8, 2022•$92/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$169,900
Jun 8, 2022•$100/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$169,900
May 13, 2022•$100/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$169,900
Mar 4, 2022•$100/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Feb 18, 2022•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listed For Rent$1,829
Feb 16, 2022•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Network_1
Listing Removed$1,700
Mar 26, 2020•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$1,700
Feb 19, 2020•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listing Removed$1,450
Apr 27, 2018•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$1,450
Apr 5, 2018•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listing Removed$1,550
Feb 18, 2017•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Listed For Rent$1,550
Jan 18, 2017•$1/sqft•Go Section8
Sold$5,900
Feb 13, 2001•$3/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,681$43,500
Apr 10, 2024$2,646$43,500
Apr 10, 2023$2,646$43,500
Apr 10, 2022$2,589$43,500
Apr 10, 2021$2,533$43,500
Apr 10, 2020$2,471$43,500
Apr 10, 2019$2,412$43,500
Apr 10, 2018$2,215$43,500
Apr 10, 2017$2,198$43,500
Apr 10, 2016$2,145$43,500
Apr 10, 2015$2,106$43,500
Apr 10, 2014$2,056$43,500
Apr 10, 2013$2,020$43,500
Apr 10, 2012$1,975$43,500
Apr 10, 2011$2,009$46,800
Apr 10, 2010$1,952$46,800
Apr 10, 2009$1,952$46,800
Apr 10, 2008$1,902—
Apr 10, 2007$1,838—
Apr 10, 2006$1,802—
Apr 10, 2005$1,748—
Apr 10, 2004$1,675—
Apr 10, 2003$1,415—
Apr 10, 2002$1,572—
Apr 10, 2000$1,544—
Apr 10, 1999$1,355—
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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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