1209 Locust St, Norristown, PA, 19401
About This Home
Welcome to a recently renovated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home located at 1209 Locust St. This property is ideal for first-time homebuyers or investors. Property features laminate flooring throughout the main floor, a modern kitchen with updated finishes, a laundry room, and an updated powder room. Moving upstairs two bedrooms are located on both the second and third floors, with a full bath on the second floor. The home includes central air for year round comfort. The basement is large and provides ample storage. The rear of the property features an overhead porch, a fenced-in backyard, and a rare oversized detached garage. It is currently rented for $2,650/month on a month-to-month lease but can be delivered vacant. Situated minutes from Elmwood Park Zoo and Riverfront Park, the home offers easy access to SEPTA's Norristown Transportation Center and all major routes for convenient travel to King of Prussia or Philadelphia. The buyer is responsible for all Norristown Township requirements regarding the Use & Occupancy (U&O) certificate.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,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: 130020792003
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2,800 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 20.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Detached,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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 | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $99 | $1,188 |
| Property Taxes | $279 | $3,348 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,916 | $22,992 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Listed for sale | $260,000 |
| 2023-09-29 | Sold | $215,100 |
| 2023-09-05 | Pending sale | $200,000 |
| 2023-08-29 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
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