$145,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2025

239 W Fornance St Norristown, PA 19401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,116 Sq Ft
3,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Living Room
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

About This Home

As of October 2025

This Diamond in the Rough has so much potential for the right buyer. Built in 1922 this 3 bedroom/1 bath twin has original hardwood floors (under carpet), original Porch Entry 10-Lite French Doors, vintage glass doorknobs, wood burning fireplace, original woodwork, new front door, newer front roof, newer rear porch roof, newer sewer line. The first floor contains a sun porch, living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room. 3 bedrooms and bath on the second floor and the potential of a 4th bedroom in the walk-up attic. Buyer responsible for Use and Occupancy Permit. Seller is Motivated. Agent related to seller and has a financial interest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

REBECCA GROTTGER

(610) 427-1485 rgrottger@comcast.net Realty One Group Exclusive License #RS271401 Listed on: 09/17/2025

Realty One Group Exclusive

Last Buyer's Agent

David Sawyer

(267) 921-5033 davesabsolute@gmail.com Homestarr Realty

Homestarr Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25.00 x 0.00
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 019
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-00-12232-004

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All Appliances in As-Is Condition with no monetary value.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Laminated, Laminate Plank
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1116
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1116
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 25.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3200.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: REDIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3030.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4828.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-00-12232-004
  • Tax Lot: 019
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: NORRISTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 13, 2025
Sold by
Keane Danielle
Bought by
Cpm Holdings 3 Llc
Seller's Agent
REBECCA GROTTGER
Realty One Group Exclusive
Buyer's Agent
David Sawyer
Homestarr Realty
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-17.1%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
399.54%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,869
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$39,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Grottger Frances and Grottger Arthur M
Bought by
Grottger Frances and Keane Danielle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1979
Bought by
Grottger Arthur M and Grottger Frances
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $145,000 Isave Abstract
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $145,000 -17.1% $130 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $174,900 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $174,900 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,697 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2024 $4,697 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2023 $4,655 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2022 $4,555 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2021 $4,533 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2020 $4,324 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2019 $4,245 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2018 $2,579 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2017 $3,898 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2016 $3,869 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2015 $3,706 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
2014 $3,706 $76,530 $25,920 $50,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2155332

Bright MLS

APN: 13-00-12232-004