253 Elm St

Pottstown, PA 19464

$325,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,123 Sq. Ft.
$153 / Sq. Ft.
2,123
Sq. Ft.
$153
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 253 Elm Street, an updated duplex located in Pottsgrove School District. Here you will find a large single home attached to an apartment great for those looking for a great investment opportunity or first time home buyers looking to utilize the apartment rental as a mortgage break or additional source of income! Newly renovated, the main home offers neutral tones, laminate flooring bringing together new and old world charm. Your kitchen is complete with bar-top island, electric cooking...Welcome to 253 Elm Street, an updated duplex located in Pottsgrove School District. Here you will find a large single home attached to an apartment great for those looking for a great investment opportunity or first time home buyers looking to utilize the apartment rental as a mortgage break or additional source of income! Newly renovated, the main home offers neutral tones, laminate flooring bringing together new and old world charm. Your kitchen is complete with bar-top island, electric cooking and dishwasher. Here you also have access to a private side porch opening up to your large back yard. Heading up stairs you will find your newly renovated bathroom with modern tones, a spacious guest bedroom and large master bedroom with elevated ceilings. A full unfinished basement grants access to your washer and dryer. The attached apartment consists of a covered porch opening up to your family room also completed with modern one, laminate flooring, ample natural night and exposed wood. You will find one bedroom and one newly renovated bathroom. Your eat-in kitchen is large in size, perfect for a table of your choice and is equipped with electric cooking, dishwasher and large pantry. Here you will find a bonus sun-room that grants access to your backyard. Also, an unfinished basement grants access to your washer and dryer. Schedule your tour today to capitalize on this opportunity - the rent from the apartment will pay half of a mortgage plus escrow for taxes and insurance!!

Listing Agents

  1. Kelli Musser

    Kelli Musser

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    kelli.musser@compass.com

    P: (484)-949-1719

  2. Jessica Berry

    Jessica Berry

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jessica.berry@compass.com

    P: (610)-764-8363

Property Details for 253 Elm Street

Tax ID Number
64-00-01105-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Raised Ranch/Rambler
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Cross Street
Gilbertsville Rd
Municipality
WEST POTTSGROVE TWP
LISTING UPDATED: 07/15/2025 10:04 PM

Property Details for 253 Elm Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PAMC2143706
Days on Market33
Taxes$4,788 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family / Fee Simple
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 253 Elm Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,102 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,703

Property Taxes

$399

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 253 Elm Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: POTTSGROVE
  • School District County ID: 300200397159
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: POTTSGROVE SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: West Pottsgrove Twp (10664)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $94,190
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $494
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $423
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1132
  • Zoning: 1132 RES: DUPLEX
  • Tax Lot: 038
  • School Tax: $3,833
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Single Room Units Count: 0
  • One Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Two Bedroom Units Count: 1
  • Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
  • Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
  • Number Of Units Vacant: 2
Multi Family
Unit 1
  • Type: Unit 1
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Half Baths Count: 0
  • Full Baths Count: 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Features: MONTH TO MOTH
  • Total Rooms: 6
Unit 2
  • Type: Unit 2
  • Unit Type Occupied YN: No
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Half Baths Count: 0
  • Full Baths Count: 1
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Features: MONTH TO MONTH
  • Total Rooms: 4
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Units Total: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,123.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Sloping, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 856484
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.terrymusserteam.com

Property History for 253 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

Jul 8, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

$325,000
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

$334,900
Sep 15, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168571281

$125,000
Sep 15, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

$125,000
Aug 11, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

Aug 5, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

$125,000
Dec 3, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC549086

$159,900
Aug 26, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC496288

$182,900
Aug 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC549086

$172,900
Apr 21, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC496288

$182,900
Apr 9, 1993

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

$80,000
Mar 24, 1993

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

Oct 6, 1992

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

$89,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

07/08/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

$325,000
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2143706

$334,900
09/15/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #168571281

$125,000
09/15/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

$125,000
08/11/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

08/05/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC165208

$125,000
12/03/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC549086

$159,900
08/26/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC496288

$182,900
08/24/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC549086

$172,900
04/21/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC496288

$182,900
04/09/1993

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

$80,000
03/24/1993

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

10/06/1992

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC572876

$89,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 253 Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$35,060Additions$59,130Total$94,190
Tax Record2024$4,789 ($399 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,123 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,123 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1912ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN64-00-01105-00-1

Schools near 253 Elm Street

This home is within Pottsgrove School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Lower Pottsgrove El School
Public3 to 5

Pottsgrove Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pottsgrove Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Ringing Rocks El School
PublicK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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