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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $135,000 on Apr 19, 2022

712 CHAIN ST

NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,056 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.
2,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
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.$135,000 · Apr 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,692 (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.$42,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,200

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.0.05
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership AcademyC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Whitehall Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.7 mi
H
Norristown Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

712 Chain St 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 94% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Norristown 19401

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 area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 712 Chain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorristown 19401Montgomery County
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²8% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²31% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homes2% of homes

About 712 Chain St

When did 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA last sell?

712 Chain St, Norristown, PA last sold on Apr 19, 2022 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA?

712 Chain St, Norristown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA built?

712 Chain St, Norristown, PA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA?

712 Chain St, Norristown, PA is assigned to Eisenhower Science and Technology Leadership Academy (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 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA compare to other homes in Norristown 19401?

Among the 11,278 homes in Norristown 19401, it is bigger than 8% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 2,788 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 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 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 712 Chain St, Norristown, PA was $2,692. The county assessed it at $42,200.

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