142 Colonial Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403-1805 $415,000

Open House: Sun, May 25, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,809
Acreage: 0.24
Age:67 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2141448
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 142 Colonial Ave, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial in the heart of Norristown, PA. This spacious home features hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, a sunken family room with skylights, and a flexible office nook. Step outside to a large fenced yard, perfect for entertaining, with a deck, sound system, and powered shed. Located minutes from Norristown Farm Park, local schools, shopping, and major routes—this home blends comfort, convenience, and classic charm. Don’t miss your chance to own this West Norriton gem!

Taxes: $5,914
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, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Asbestos Exterior

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Public Elementary (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 0.29 mi
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 1.24 mi
Gotwals Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 1.78 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 1.83 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 1.86 mi
Whitehall Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.12 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 2.16 mi
Marshall Street Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.34 mi
Paul V Fly Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.39 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.9 mi
Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Bridgeport 3.07 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.33 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 3.57 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 3.87 mi
Candlebrook Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 4.01 mi
Caley Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 4.25 mi
Woodland Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Norristown 4.48 mi
Gulph Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 4.51 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.53 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.58 mi
Worcester Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Lansdale 4.6 mi
Eagleville Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Eagleville 4.76 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 0.96 mi
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 1.03 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 1.11 mi
Stewart Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 2.2 mi
Upper Merion Middle School Upper Merion Area School District 5–8 King of Prussia 4.27 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 1.02 mi
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 1.51 mi
Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 2.19 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 3.87 mi
Upper Merion High School Upper Merion Area School District 9–12 King of Prussia 4.35 mi
Methacton High School Methacton School District 9–12 Eagleville 4.83 mi

Private (22 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 0.34 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 0.92 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 0.97 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 1.6 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.34 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.56 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.58 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 2.58 mi
Magic Moments For Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jeffersonville 2.8 mi
Jeffersonville Country Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 2.81 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 3.39 mi
Visitation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Trooper 3.45 mi
The Pathway School Nonsectarian 2–12 Norristown 3.62 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.7 mi
Bright Horizons At King Of Prussia Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 3.76 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 3.78 mi
Short Stuff And County Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 4 mi
For Kids Sake LLC Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 4.41 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.78 mi
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 King Of Prussia 4.85 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 4.85 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.86 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Norristown (19403), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $65,196

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,937
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.43
  • Households w/ Children: 47%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,976 (68.5%)
  • Rented: 5,014 (26.5%)
  • Vacant: 962 (5.1%)
  • Total: 18,952

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: 46,592
Households: 17,990
Median Age: 42.20

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.6%
  • Some High School: 3.4%
  • High School Graduate: 28.0%
  • Some College: 14.8%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.0%
  • Graduate Degree: 17.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $86,787

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: $490
  • One Bedroom: $1,204
  • Two Bedroom: $1,437
  • Three Bedroom: $1,489
  • Four Bedroom: $2,082

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell , (215) 542-2200

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142 Colonial Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403-1805

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