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$275,000

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Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Car Garage
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Property Description

This oversized Cape Cod offers the perfect combination of space, versatility, and convenience in a prime location. Recently renovated and freshly painted, the home features the ease of first-floor living, spacious bedrooms, and generous living areas designed for comfortable everyday living. Located within walking distance of the school complex and overlooking the Pottsville athletic fields, this property offers a unique opportunity for both homeowners and investors. A renovated detached studio apartment and separate office space provide excellent potential for rental income, a private workspace, guest accommodations, or multi-generational living. The basement offers plenty of additional possibilities, with ample storage space and the potential to finish for even more living or recreational space. Outside, enjoy your own backyard retreat featuring an in-ground pool-perfect for entertaining and relaxing during the warmer months. With a solid layout, valuable additional spaces, and a highly convenient location near local restaurants, businesses, schools, and major roadways, this property offers tremendous flexibility and potential. Whether you're searching for your next home, additional income opportunities, or a property that can adapt to your needs, this Cape Cod is ready to impress.

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General

Price: $275,000
Taxes: $4,145 (2026)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PASK2029304
Updated: 9/1/2026
Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Bedroom 1, Other, Full Bath
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Description: In Ground

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage Description: Other

Location

Area: Pottsville (13368)
Municipality: POTTSVILLE
County: SCHUYLKILL
Driving Directions: Head toward E Market St on N Centre St (US-209). Turn left onto W Market St (US-209). Turn right onto N 16th St. Turn left onto Elk Ave.

School Information

School District: Pottsville Area

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Oil

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
Foundation: Other
Roof: Fiberglass, Asphalt
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1922
Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,344
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

School Tax: $2,095
City/TownTax: $1,224
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $825
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $228,400
Tax Amount: $4,145
Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 81

Listed by Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Bethlehem, MEGAN LEADBETTER

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Schools

Schools serving 1740 E Elk Ave

School District:Pottsville Area School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Lengel Middle School 1541 Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901	5-8	0.2 mi
Clarke El Center 601 North 16th Street, Pottsville, PA 17901	K-4	0.3 mi
Pottsville Area High School 16th Street & Elk Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901	9-12	0.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1740 E Elk Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/01/2026

Listed

$275,000

44.58%

MLS

11/09/2023

Sold

$190,200

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Tax History

Tax History for 1740 E Elk Ave

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2026

$12,447

219%

$228,400

434%

2025

$3,903

9%

$42,770

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2024

$3,593

—

$42,770

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2023

$3,593

1%

$42,770

—

2022

$3,556

23%

$42,770

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2021

$2,898

-14%

$42,770

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2020

$3,370

7%

$42,770

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2018

$3,140

—

$42,770

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