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406 W Fornance St, Norristown, PA, 19401

3beds
2baths
1,569sqft
$315,000
$201price/sqft
$2,274/moest. monthly cost
$90,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Live right next to the, Elmwood Park Zoo, where style meets comfort in this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem. The main level welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors and sun-drenched living spaces that flow effortlessly from the inviting living room into the formal dining area. The heart of the home is the freshly painted kitchen, outfitted with premium stainless steel appliances and exceptional workspace designed for both casual family meals and festive entertaining. Transition seamlessly to outdoor living through the kitchen door, opening to a recently painted back deck that overlooks a secure, fenced yard. The upper levels feature three spacious bedrooms, a freshly painted full bathroom, and a bonus attic space—ideal for a playroom, studio, or seasonal storage. The lower level offers a sprawling, versatile basement with a full bath, perfect for a media lounge or guest space. Enjoy absolute peace of mind with a newly painted front deck and a newer roof on the front part of the house facing Elmwood. This home combines excellent updates with an unbeatable location. Enjoy morning walks to Elmwood Park Zoo and effortless access to King of Prussia’s premier retail and culinary scene. A rare find for the family and or persons' that want to be on a nice and quiet street, right up the road from the zoo and just minutes from the highway and schools! Please note: Buyer is responsible for obtaining the Norristown Borough Use and Occupancy (U/O) Certificate. Schedule your tour today!

Getting Around

68
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
34
TransitSome Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Eisenhower Middle SchoolGrades 5-80.3 mi
2/10
5/10
Hancock El SchoolGrades 1-40.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1933

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Other
  • Construction materials: Brick,Concrete

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,569

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,569
  • Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 130012128009
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: R1A
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size dimensions: 20.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Parking features: Off Street

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
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,592$19,104
Home Insurance *$120$1,440
Property Taxes $338$4,056
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$2,274$27,288
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$77,965/yr
40% on housing$68,220/yr
45% on housing$60,640/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.9%
9.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.3%
-1.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$201This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19401$156
Montgomery County$233

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19401$253
Montgomery County$247

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-01Listed for sale$315,000
2022-06-15Sold$245,000
2022-05-17Contingent$245,000
2022-05-13Listed for sale$219,900
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2018-09-03Listing removed$1,675
2018-07-29Listed for rent$1,675
2010-04-07Sold$152,000
2003-07-02Sold$117,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichael Dorris
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

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