118 W Fornance Street, Norristown, PA 19401-3316 $350,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,874
Acreage: 0.11
Age:114 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2119860
Subdivision: Norristown
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome home to this stunning Norristown renovation! Built circa 1910, this single family home has all of the charm of history's past and the modern finishes today's buyer craves. A charming front porch invites you into the foyer, where you will be pleasantly greeted by beautiful hardwood floors running throughout the open layout main level. This level boasts a formal living room with built-in speakers, an eat-in-kitchen with granite countertops, granite breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances, a dining room, and a conveniently placed powder room. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms (all equipped with ceiling fans), a laundry area, and a huge slate tile full bath featuring an enormous walk-in shower with built-in shelving and bench. This home was converted to gas forced air heat and central air conditioning and also features a tankless hot water heater system. Plenty of storage available with your full, walk-out basement, already plumbed for a full bath, and 3rd story walk-up attic. Outdoor space is abundant with your relaxing front porch and backyard. Bonus features include solar panels (2023 electric bills were only $13/month!), updated windows, a 10 year old roof, a detached 1-car garage (with an outlet for an electric car charger) and a 2-car rear driveway. Conveniently located within minutes to shopping, highway entrances and all forms of public transportation.

Primary Bed: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Laundry: Upper 1
Foyer: Main
Living Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Half Bath: Main
Basement: Lower 1
Office: Lower 1
Taxes: $5,975
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Norristown Area

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Other, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Full Basement, Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Porch(es)

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Public Elementary (24 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 0.49 mi
Gotwals Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 0.49 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 1.01 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 1.14 mi
Marshall Street Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 1.36 mi
Whitehall Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 1.78 mi
Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Bridgeport 1.84 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 2.33 mi
Paul V Fly Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.51 mi
Candlebrook Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 2.71 mi
Caley Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 3.02 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 3.08 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.15 mi
Gulph Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 3.32 mi
Woodland Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Norristown 3.69 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.95 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.07 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.12 mi
Roberts Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Wayne 4.37 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.41 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.47 mi
Eagleville Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Eagleville 4.48 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 4.62 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.78 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 0.35 mi
Stewart Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 1.13 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 1.55 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 2.12 mi
Upper Merion Middle School Upper Merion Area School District 5–8 King of Prussia 2.99 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.41 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.47 mi
Skyview Upper Elementary School Methacton School District 5–6 Eagleville 4.85 mi
Arcola Intrmd School Methacton School District 7–8 Eagleville 4.86 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 0.24 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 1.22 mi
Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 1.95 mi
Upper Merion High School Upper Merion Area School District 9–12 King of Prussia 3.06 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 3.99 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.41 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 4.47 mi
Methacton High School Methacton School District 9–12 Eagleville 4.77 mi

Private (23 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 1.03 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 1.64 mi
Jeffersonville Country Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 1.86 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 2 mi
Magic Moments For Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jeffersonville 2 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 2.48 mi
Bright Horizons At King Of Prussia Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 2.66 mi
The Pathway School Nonsectarian 2–12 Norristown 2.75 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 2.9 mi
Visitation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Trooper 2.91 mi
For Kids Sake LLC Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 3.13 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.14 mi
Short Stuff And County Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 3.22 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.28 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 3.43 mi
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 King Of Prussia 3.57 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 3.6 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 3.78 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.84 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 3.84 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.48 mi
Tlc Leadership Academy Nonsectarian 8–12 Audubon 4.59 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.85 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Norristown (19401), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $46,885

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 6,839
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.48
  • Households w/ Children: 60%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,150 (38.5%)
  • Rented: 9,259 (49.9%)
  • Vacant: 2,161 (11.6%)
  • Total: 18,570

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 41,897
Households: 16,409
Median Age: 35.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 6.7%
  • Some High School: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate: 34.1%
  • Some College: 15.3%
  • Associate Degree: 6.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 10.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $53,696

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $909
  • One Bedroom: $913
  • Two Bedroom: $1,208
  • Three Bedroom: $1,241
  • Four Bedroom: $1,569

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Listing Courtesy of: Redfin Corporation , (215) 631-3154, peter.phinney@redfin.com

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118 W Fornance Street, Norristown, PA 19401-3316

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