308 Hillside Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403-1523 $425,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,260
Acreage: 0.28
Age:70 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PAMC2162354
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 308 Hillside Ave, a recently renovated single-family home offering comfort, convenience, and excellent long-term potential—perfect for both homeowners looking for a move-in-ready property and investors seeking a high-demand rental or value-add opportunity. Situated in the sought-after Methacton School District, this home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, a practical layout, and numerous recent upgrades that add tremendous peace of mind—including a new roof, a new HVAC system, and updated essentials that could help to keep long-term maintenance low. Step inside to find a warm and functional living space ready for your finishing touches. Outside, the property sits on a spacious, fenced backyard, ideal for entertaining, pets, gardening, future expansions, or outdoor projects. With a 0.27 acre lot, you have room to grow and customize as you wish. For owner-occupants, this is an excellent opportunity to build equity over time in a quiet, established neighborhood while enjoying major mechanical updates already completed. 
For investors, the home’s location, school district, and strong rental demand make it a standout option—with plenty of upside for renovations, additional cosmetic improvements, or long-term appreciation. Highlights: New roof -- Brand New windows -- Extra Large shed -- New HVAC system -- Large Fenced backyard --3 bedrooms / 2 full baths -- Recently updated interior -- Located in top-rated Methacton School District -- Excellent for owner occupants or investors --Strong upward potential for value add improvements -- Convenient access to Route 422, Ridge Pike, shopping, dining, and employment hubs This is a great opportunity to secure a solid property with both comfort today and growth potential tomorrow. Come see all that 308 Hillside Ave has to offer!

Taxes: $4,580
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Methacton

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Patio(s), Other, Outbuilding(s)

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Public Elementary (20 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Woodland Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Norristown 0.97 mi
Eagleville Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Eagleville 1.04 mi
Whitehall Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.2 mi
Paul V Fly Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.28 mi
Marshall Street Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.53 mi
Arrowhead Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Collegeville 2.74 mi
Caley Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 3.09 mi
Oaks Elementary School Spring-Ford Area School District K–4 Oaks 3.41 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.51 mi
Gotwals Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 3.82 mi
Candlebrook Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 3.88 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.9 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.19 mi
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 4.28 mi
Bridgeport Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Bridgeport 4.49 mi
Worcester Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Lansdale 4.68 mi
Skippack Elementary School Perkiomen Valley School District K–5 Collegeville 4.82 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 4.86 mi
South Elementary School Perkiomen Valley School District K–5 Trappe 4.87 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.92 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Skyview Upper Elementary School Methacton School District 5–6 Eagleville 1.18 mi
Arcola Intrmd School Methacton School District 7–8 Eagleville 1.2 mi
Stewart Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 2.79 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.51 mi
Upper Merion Middle School Upper Merion Area School District 5–8 King of Prussia 3.65 mi
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 3.7 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.9 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.29 mi

Public High (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Methacton High School Methacton School District 9–12 Eagleville 1.8 mi
Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 2.14 mi
Agora Cyber Charter School Agora Cyber Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.51 mi
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 3.62 mi
Upper Merion High School Upper Merion Area School District 9–12 King of Prussia 3.8 mi
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School K–12 King of Prussia 3.9 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.91 mi

Private (20 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Visitation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Trooper 0.89 mi
Short Stuff And County Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 0.96 mi
The Pathway School Nonsectarian 2–12 Norristown 1.44 mi
Magic Moments For Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jeffersonville 1.86 mi
Jeffersonville Country Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Norristown 2.13 mi
Tlc Leadership Academy Nonsectarian 8–12 Audubon 2.42 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K Collegeville 2.67 mi
Kinder Care Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collegeville 3.56 mi
Tot Spot Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collegeville 3.64 mi
For Kids Sake LLC Nonsectarian K King Of Prussia 3.66 mi
Bright Horizons At Collegeville Nonsectarian K Phoenixville 3.82 mi
Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 King Of Prussia 3.88 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.06 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian K Collegeville 4.13 mi
Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Collegeville 4.19 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 4.47 mi
Montessori Children's House Of Valley Forge Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wayne 4.58 mi
Childrens Schoolhouse Of Collegeville Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collegeville 4.67 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 4.73 mi
Bright Spot Child Care Nonsectarian Preschool–K Trappe 4.85 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Norristown (19403), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $65,196

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,937
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.43
  • Households w/ Children: 47%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 12,976 (68.5%)
  • Rented: 5,014 (26.5%)
  • Vacant: 962 (5.1%)
  • Total: 18,952

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: 46,592
Households: 17,990
Median Age: 42.20

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: 2.6%
  • Some High School: 3.4%
  • High School Graduate: 28.0%
  • Some College: 14.8%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.0%
  • Graduate Degree: 17.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $86,787

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: $490
  • One Bedroom: $1,204
  • Two Bedroom: $1,437
  • Three Bedroom: $1,489
  • Four Bedroom: $2,082

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Listing Courtesy of: VRA Realty , (484) 800-1777, operations@vrarealty.com

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308 Hillside Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403-1523

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