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4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,908 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
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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: $12,420
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Lehigh_Valley
MLS ID: 783631
Updated: 8/30/2026
Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, On Street

Location

Area: Pottsville City
County: Schuylkill
Subdivision: Not in Development
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

Elem School District: Pottsville
Midd School District: Pottsville
High School District: Pottsville
High School: Pottsville HS

Community

Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Oil

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Other, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,908
Living Area: 1,908 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1922

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,344
Zoning: R-A1

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $12,420.17

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 68-32-0081.000

Listed by Coldwell Banker Hearthside

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Schools

Schools serving 1740 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

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

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/30/2026

Listed

$275,000

44.58%

MLS

11/09/2023

Sold

$190,200

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Tax History

Tax History for 1740 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

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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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