1228 W Lafayette St, Norristown, PA, 19401
About This Home
One of the best locations in Norristown a park across the street plenty of parking. Newer kitchen, newer bathrooms, newer gas heater, newer windows, floors have been redone. Beautiful listing blocks to down town and the Montgomery Co Court House Norristown! If you haven't recently visited, you may not have seen all the improvements that have occurred. From streetscapes, the cultural district, and major transportation improvement projects to thriving neighborhoods - commercial growth in Norristown is on the rise. Norristown is home to many new businesses - and our existing businesses are expanding!The Recreation Department provides programs for children and adults throughout the year. Our Thomas Barone Memorial Complex offers 3 fields, one with lights, for our youth baseball and softball programs. Latshaw Field is a host toChestnut Hill University,Connie Mack BaseballCYO During the Baseball SeasonNorristown DiamondsSenior League Baseball (Ages 30 and Over)We also have an adult softball field at Sully Gelet field and Patti Simons Field. Elmwood Park offers:Bocce BallPicnicsPlayground AreasSunday ConcertsVolleyball :RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT.As property along the riverfront is readied for redevelopment, the path forward for a thriving riverfront is also underway.Schuylkill River TrailThe trailhead at Norristown Transportation Center was developed for use by trail users through the cooperation of Municipality of Norristown, Montgomery County Parks and PA Heritage Parks, and SEPTA. Trail users may use these parking facilities at no cost after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend. Visit the Schuylkill River Trail website to learn more.Elmwood Park Zoo is a zoo located in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Unknown
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Has Laundry
Basement
- Area: 900
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Combination Dining/Living,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen - Table Space,9'+ Ceilings,Dry Wall
- Finished area below ground: 900
- Finished area above ground: 1,162
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiator,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,062
- Total interior livable area: 2,062 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 130019744007
- Zoning: 1101 RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,900 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 20.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $1,613 | $19,356 |
| Home Insurance * | $121 | $1,452 |
| Property Taxes | $342 | $4,104 |
| Electricity | $226 | $2,714 |
| Total | $2,302 | $27,624 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2024-08-17 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-11 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
| 2023-12-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-04-14 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2023-03-03 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2011-03-30 | Sold | $43,500 |
| 1997-09-30 | Sold | $65,000 |
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