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312 BURNSIDE AVE Norristown, PA 19403
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Key Details
Sold Price $488,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,382 sqft
Price per Sqft $144
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2040112
Sold Date 01/06/23
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,382
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $7,722
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 4.710 Acres
Acres 4.71
Lot Dimensions 310.00 x 845
Property Description
You can live in one of the most beautiful spots in the Delaware Valley! But you're going to want to work for it for a bit. 312 Burnside Avenue is a deeded 5.262 acres of peace - woods, private trails and meadow with Stony Creek running the full length of the property. On those hidden acres of tranquillity are four dwellings: a gracious Main House, a Cottage, an Apartment/Guest Quarters and a Spring House. Three of the four can be happily occupied with minor repairs plus an upgrade to at least one of the septic systems. But you'll want to do more! - - - The historic Farmhouse/Manor is one of the oldest buildings in Montgomery County, dating from c.1772 and primarily built in the 1800s. A large, covered porch is the perfect place to welcome guests and enjoy your exquisite views. Wide plank wood floors, extensive millwork, and deep window sills throughout. The first floor features a large kitchen, spacious formal Dining room, a grand but welcoming Great Room and a charming powder room. The second floor offers 3 large bedrooms, a 4th large room now serving as laundry, and a full bath with a vanity and a classic clawfoot soaking tub. The unfinished third floor lends (non-heated) space with 3 additional rooms and a landing/study nook. Ready to be converted from storage to a new bath, more bedrooms or a home office or hobby room. The unfinished basement has the two original fireplaces, believed to be from the early owners' initial winter on the land, and now offers plenty of space for a workshop and storage with a door to the outside. You'll probably want to refinish the irreplaceable wide plank floors throughout, two of the rooms suggest how worthwhile this could be! Options for upgrading septic or connecting to the public sewer are detailed in the Seller's Disclosure. A wing of the Main House, probably dating from the late 1800s/early 1900s, was previously called "The Summer Kitchen," and has most recently been rented as a 1 bedroom + den apartment with an eat-in kitchen. The Cottage, coveted by many who have seen it as a music or art studio or a spacious home office, was most recently rented as a 1 bedroom apartment as well. It needs grading outdoors, a section of new flooring, and new carpeting. Each rental unit brought in $850/month, and it is expected they could generate $1,000/each with minor upgrades. Utilities for all four dwellings are separately metered. The biggest question in terms of what you choose to take on is the Spring House, with four rooms and a kitchen and full bath on the first floor, and two bedrooms and a full bath on the second. It overlooks Stony Creek, and has a great room which is half glass. It needs major repairs, or could be torn down. Altogether, you could have one fabulous owner's home and three rental units, four amazing rentals, or one Main House and two or three outbuildings, homes for your older or younger family, or guest units. Or you could happily move in soon, and make up your mind from there. The property is priced to reflect the fact that this work is required. You can easily double the value of any improvements you make and end up with a fabulously valuable estate. Or you can move in with basic repairs, and slowly build that value yourself over time. The land is what will make it all worthwhile. Come see, and bring your hiking shoes to see how private and exquisite your trails through the woods and meadows are.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area West Norriton Twp (10663)
Zoning RA
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 1, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
Basement Partial
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric, Wood Burn Stove, Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Equipment Oven/Range - Electric
Fireplace Y
Appliance Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Garage Other
Garage Spaces 4.0
Waterfront N
Water Access N
View Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Accessibility None
Parking Type Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees, Flood Plain, Partly Wooded, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Story 2.5
Foundation Block
Sewer On Site Septic
Water Private
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Norristown Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 63-00-00661-005
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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