704 E  Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401
UNDER CONTRACT

704 E Fornance St
Norristown, PA 19401

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,216 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,216 sqft

$235,000

Est. Mortgage $1,586/mo*

Local Information

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Description

Twin on the East end of Borough with three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Property was rehabbed in 2006 with refinished hardwood flooring in Living Room and Dining Room, Kitchen cabinets with huge center island with seating and tile flooring. Step out back to your fenced in yard and patio. Second Floor offers a larger main bedroom and two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Basement was partially finished and can be used as an office, family room, exercise room or bonus room. Plenty of storage in the utility room area with a walk up stair option to the exterior. On-street and off-street private parking in the driveway. Easy access to rear entry and yard from driveway. Owners are selling property in as-is condition with the use occupancy permit by the borough being the buyer's responsibility. Owners will be responsible for roof repairs which are in progress.

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$193
Listed
54 days ago

Home Details for 704 E Fornance St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Sump Pump,Exterior Entry,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1216 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oil Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard - Hot Water,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
View
View: Street

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway,Off Street,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1216 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 54

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, MasonryNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 130011696009

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000Price Per Sqft: $193
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: 31-60 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

Location

Direction & Address
City: NorristownCommunity: Curran Terrace
School Information
Elementary School District: Norristown AreaJr High / Middle School District: Norristown AreaHigh School District: Norristown Area

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: PAMC2096730

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3082 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: Appraisal, Financing Approval, Home InspectionListing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Sub Agency Commission: 0Sub Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 1Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PAMC2096730Municipality: NORRISTOWN BOROZillow Contingency Status: Under Contract
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of Laurie Keen, (484) 713-3098
RE/MAX Professional Realty, (610) 363-8444
Co-Listing Agent: Frank D Van Dusen, (484) 354-1354
RE/MAX Professional Realty, (610) 363-8444
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PAMC2096730

Price History for 704 E Fornance St

DatePriceEventSource
04/19/2024$235,000ContingentBright MLS #PAMC2096730
03/06/2024$235,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PAMC2096730
11/03/2006$111,000Sold
N/A
06/05/2006$1,559Sold
N/A
10/19/2000$88,000Sold
N/A

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$5,044
Assessment$82,920
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704 E Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,216 sqft single-family home built in 1958. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Mar 2, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# PAMC2096730.