42 E 5th Ave, Collegeville, PA, 19426
About This Home
Charming and beautifully maintained twin home located in the heart of Collegeville Borough. This attractive residence features classic architectural details, a welcoming covered front porch, and a striking exterior with modern color accents. Conveniently situated within walking distance to local shops, restaurants, parks, and community events, the property offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and everyday convenience. The home provides easy access to major commuter routes including Route 29 and Route 422, while being just minutes from downtown Collegeville, Providence Town Center, and Ursinus College. With its desirable location, curb appeal, and proximity to local amenities, this property presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Lower Level
Basement
- Area: 318
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Open Floorplan,Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 318
- Finished area above ground: 1,482
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 040000496004
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: See Agent
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- 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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
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 | $2,325 | $27,900 |
| Home Insurance * | $114 | $1,368 |
| Property Taxes | $494 | $5,928 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $3,157 | $37,884 |
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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Price change | $459,900 |
| 2026-06-10 | Listed for sale | $464,900 |
| 2025-09-03 | Sold | $415,000 |
| 2025-08-05 | Pending sale | $425,000 |
| 2025-06-07 | Listed for sale | $425,000 |
| 2025-06-06 | Listing removed | $425,000 |
| 2025-05-29 | Price change | $425,000 |
| 2025-05-06 | Price change | $449,000 |
| 2025-04-23 | Price change | $472,500 |
| 2025-04-09 | Price change | $473,500 |
| 2025-03-04 | Price change | $489,900 |
| 2025-02-28 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 2023-10-08 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-17 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
| 2020-12-22 | Sold | $310,000 |
| 2020-11-23 | Pending sale | $309,999 |
| 2020-11-16 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
| 2020-10-19 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2020-10-03 | Price change | $309,999 |
| 2020-06-16 | Price change | $322,500 |
| 2020-02-04 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
| 2020-01-22 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2020-01-08 | Listed for sale | $354,900 |
| 2019-07-24 | Listing removed | $355,000 |
| 2019-07-12 | Listed for sale | $355,000 |
| 2019-06-03 | Listed for rent | $2,700 |
| 2015-09-02 | Sold | $95,000 |
| 2005-08-17 | Sold | $225,000 |
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