539 Highland Ave, Burnham, PA, 17009
About This Home
Charming 2-story home located in the heart of Burnham Borough! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath detached home offers over 2,100 square feet of living space on a generous 0.37-acre lot with public water and sewer. Full of potential, this property is ready for your finishing touches and personal vision. The living room, main bedroom, and bathroom have already been completed, while the kitchen and second floor are ready for remodeling and customization. The home is also plumbed for a second bathroom off the primary bedroom, offering additional future value and convenience. To help bring the project to completion, the sale includes a variety of remaining building materials, including a farmhouse sink, light fixtures, laminate flooring for the upstairs, recessed lighting, kitchen drop-ceiling materials, and deck boards to expand the existing side deck into a wraparound deck, plus more. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools, and commuter routes, this property presents a great opportunity for an investor, flipper, or buyer looking to build equity while creating a home tailored to their style.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame,Other,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 432
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- Finished area above ground: 2,175
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other
- Cooling features: Ductless,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,557
- Total interior livable area: 2,175 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 08 ,230031,000
- Zoning: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Personal Items
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $656 | $7,872 |
| Home Insurance * | $66 | $792 |
| Property Taxes | $132 | $1,584 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,863 |
| Total | $1,092 | $13,104 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $129,900 |
| 2026-06-21 | Price change | $149,900 |
| 2026-06-09 | Price change | $159,900 |
| 2026-06-01 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
| 2026-05-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2026-05-19 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
| 2012-03-01 | Sold | $5,200 |
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