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Listing description

If you have been waiting for the opportunity to live in DOWNTOWN PHOENIXVILLE, this could be the one! Welcome to 253 Walnut Street, tucked away on a residential street yet just ONE BLOCK FROM BRIDGE STREET and everything that makes Phoenixville such a popular place to call home. Park the car and enjoy the convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, entertainment, community events and the historic Colonial Theatre. Phoenixville continues to receive attention as one of the region’s most desirable and vibrant small towns, offering that hard-to-find combination of small-town character, a thriving downtown and convenient access to the surrounding area. Downtown living gets even better when you have OFF-STREET PARKING! The private driveway can accommodate two cars and maybe a 3rd with using some yard, with the potential for additional permit parking (buyer should confirm availability and requirements with Phoenixville Borough). Step through the front door and enjoy an OPEN-CONCEPT designed for easy everyday living and entertaining. The family room flows directly into the dining area, allowing conversations to continue from one space to the next. The spacious updated kitchen is ready for some good times, featuring white cabinetry, a tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances, including a built-in microwave. Just beyond the kitchen is an oversized powder room/mudroom combination conveniently located near the rear entrance closer to driveway. With plenty of cabinetry for additional storage, this is a great everyday drop zone and makes bringing groceries into the house a breeze. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom, with ceiling fans in all three bedrooms. New carpet adds a fresh feel to the bedrooms, while the stairs and hallway feature new vinyl flooring. Head to the third floor, where you’ll find an additional bedroom plus flexible space that could make the perfect home office, craft room, reading area or whatever works for your lifestyle. Several important improvements have already been taken care of, including a NEW ROOF, GUTTERS AND FLASHING IN 2024 and a newer hot water heater. The basement has also been PROFESSIONALLY WATERPROOFED and provides plenty of additional storage space. Don’t miss this opportunity!! Showings start Saturday! Make your appointment today. Outside, enjoy your own backyard space complete with a pergola and outdoor lighting that will remain for the new owner—the perfect spot for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying a summer evening before taking a short stroll into town. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! From 253 Walnut Street, downtown Phoenixville is practically at your doorstep, while the home also offers convenient access to Routes 23, 29, 113 and 422, making it easy to reach Collegeville, King of Prussia, Valley Forge, Malvern, Exton and the surrounding employment centers. You’re also within easy reach of the Schuylkill River Trail and all the recreation the Phoenixville area has to offer. Downtown Phoenixville living, off-street parking, four bedrooms, outdoor space and major improvements already completed—DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to make 253 Walnut Street your new home!

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
  3. Upper level 21 bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,994 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.05 acres (2,086 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$243
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2135936
County
Chester County
School district
Phoenixville Area
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Flooring
Fully Carpeted, Wood
Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Stone

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Driveway
Parking features
Crushed Stone
Total spaces
2
Driveway spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0X0
Lot features
Rear Yard
Zoning
NCR2
Cross street
GAY

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Refrigerator, window units, Pergola, outside posts with string lights- As Is
Possession
31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 19, 2026Listed for sale$485,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$452,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Chester County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
September 2018 for $250,000
County deed record in 2018 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$485,000
County assessment implies
$172,466
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$2,122/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
230 ANN ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460August 2026$465,0004/12,120$443,014
235 MORGAN ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460March 2026$250,0004/11,696$299,042
423 BRECKENRIDGE ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460August 2026$390,0005/21,858$374,813
435 VANDERSLICE ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460August 2025$429,0004/22,113$389,388
111 JACKSON ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460June 2025$416,5004/11,760$470,777
424 W HIGH ST, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460July 2025$476,0005/21,958$459,442

Sale history

DateEventPrice
September 2018Sold$250,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$2,579 / year

$215 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$2,644

-2.4% at current rates

School tax

PHOENIXVILLE AREA · 35.08 mills (2025-26)

$1,850

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$272

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$457

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $52,740, well below the ~$148,313 its asking price implies at Chester County's common level ratio (30.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $3,846/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($52,740, 1998 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Chester County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$97,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,791/mo

Principal & interest
$2,435
Property taxes (current rates)
$215
Home insurance (est.)
$141

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Phoenixville Area

Academic index
65.2/100
Graduation rate
95.2%
PSSA ELA proficient
59.4%
PSSA Math proficient
50.6%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Chester County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Chester County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: September 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM EDT

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