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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $48,000 on Nov 29, 1996

148 FORREST AVE

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,240 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Nov 29, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,653 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,940 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,940
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,940

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 98 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Stewart Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Whitehall Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
H
Norristown Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Norristown Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,614
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,253 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,711
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,365
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

148 Forrest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Montgomery County

How it measures up in Norristown 19401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Norristown 19401.

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,875 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 148 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorristown 19401Montgomery County
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²25% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,400 ft²13% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192143% of homes12% of homes

About 148 Forrest Ave

When did 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA last sell?

148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA last sold on Nov 29, 1996 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA?

148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA built?

148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA?

148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA is assigned to Stewart Middle School (middle), rated C-; Whitehall Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Norristown Area High School (high), rated D. All sit in Norristown Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA compare to other homes in Norristown 19401?

Among the 11,278 homes in Norristown 19401, it is bigger than 25% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 2,875 ft²) and it is newer than 43% of them (1921 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 148 Forrest Ave, Norristown, PA was $4,653. The county assessed it at $72,940.

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