557 Haws Avenue, Norristown, PA 19401-4542 $315,000

# of Units: 3
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,950
Acreage: 0.12
Age:135 years
Taxes: $6,444
MLS#: PAMC2147270
Subdivision: Norristown
Design/Type:
Other

Description

HUD Home. Year Built 1925, LBP is required for all properties built before 1978. Sold "AS IS" by elec. bid only. Prop avail 07/11/2025.. Bidding Process, Bid Due/Expiration dates, HUD's Insurability and other important information is posted on www.hudhomestore.gov. FHA Case #446-301696. Insured w Escrow Repairs. Eligible for FHA 203K. Financing Terms: FHA 203K, FHA 203B, Cash or Conventional Finance. This spacious TRI-PLEX with full basement can be your home paid for by the other units. Close to Shopping, transportation, schools and parks.. Don't miss out on the opportunity. Buyer to verify all information prior to bidding. Go to website for more information or to place a bid. Buyer is responsible for their own investigative information on SqFt of home, Room Sizes, Bathroom counts, taxes and all other information regarding this home. This home is a AS-IS Sale with buyer being responsible for all inspections and repairs including CO, U&O, final water and sewer and other township inspections. Availability and status of sale type are subject to change at any time. This home is currently available for $100.00 Total Down Payment if purchased with FHA Insured loan. $100.00 Down Payment is a Limited time opportunity. Buyer must be an owner occupant purchaser. Buyer choses their own lender. For Limited time HUD is giving a $500 Selling Broker Bonus for FHA 203K Sales. See attached addendum & Disclosures. Also available are 1st Time Buyer Grants up to $10,000.00 toward Down Payment and Closing Costs. Conventional Loan Program Available, 3% Down Payment, No MI, $6000 Lender Credit, Up to 1% Below Market Rate. Buyer must be an owner occupant purchaser for these programs. All programs are subject to change at any time. Buyer choses their own lender. See attached Addendums & Disclosures in www.hudhomestore.gov.

Taxes: $6,444
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Norristown Area

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, , Radiant Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Other

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Brick Exterior

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Public Elementary (23 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gotwals Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 0.62 mi
Marshall Street Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 0.72 mi
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 1.28 mi
Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Bridgeport 1.5 mi
Whitehall Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 1.63 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 1.66 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 1.83 mi
Candlebrook Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 1.95 mi
Caley Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 2.15 mi
Paul V Fly Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.54 mi
Gulph Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 2.94 mi
Woodland Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Norristown 2.98 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 3.07 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.55 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.6 mi
Roberts Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Wayne 3.68 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 3.69 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 3.77 mi
Eagleville Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Eagleville 4.07 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.15 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.75 mi
New Eagle Elementary School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District K–4 Wayne 4.92 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.98 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Stewart Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 0.46 mi
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 1.08 mi
Upper Merion Middle School Upper Merion Area School District 5–8 King of Prussia 2.18 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.4 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 2.81 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.55 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.6 mi
Skyview Upper Elementary School Methacton School District 5–6 Eagleville 4.21 mi
Arcola Intrmd School Methacton School District 7–8 Eagleville 4.22 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 0.63 mi
Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 1.83 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 2.06 mi
Upper Merion High School Upper Merion Area School District 9–12 King of Prussia 2.26 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.55 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.6 mi
Methacton High School Methacton School District 9–12 Eagleville 4.49 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.63 mi

Private (24 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Jeffersonville Country Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 1.15 mi
Magic Moments For Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jeffersonville 1.39 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 1.8 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 1.88 mi
The Pathway School Nonsectarian 2–12 Norristown 2.02 mi
For Kids Sake LLC Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 2.31 mi
Visitation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Trooper 2.42 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 2.43 mi
Bright Horizons At King Of Prussia Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 2.47 mi
Short Stuff And County Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 2.54 mi
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 King Of Prussia 2.74 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 2.87 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 3.1 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 3.53 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 3.67 mi
Tlc Leadership Academy Nonsectarian 8–12 Audubon 3.75 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 4 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.05 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.12 mi
Ysc Academy Nonsectarian 7–12 Wayne 4.22 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.54 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 4.54 mi
Montessori Children's House Of Valley Forge Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wayne 4.79 mi
Valley Forge Military Academy Nonsectarian 7–12 Wayne 4.92 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Norristown (19401), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $46,885

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 6,839
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.48
  • Households w/ Children: 60%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,150 (38.5%)
  • Rented: 9,259 (49.9%)
  • Vacant: 2,161 (11.6%)
  • Total: 18,570

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 41,897
Households: 16,409
Median Age: 35.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 6.7%
  • Some High School: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate: 34.1%
  • Some College: 15.3%
  • Associate Degree: 6.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 10.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $53,696

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $909
  • One Bedroom: $913
  • Two Bedroom: $1,208
  • Three Bedroom: $1,241
  • Four Bedroom: $1,569

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Listing Courtesy of: MLS Direct , (856) 857-1800

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557 Haws Avenue, Norristown, PA 19401-4542

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