862 WALNUT ST Royersford, PA 19468 Open Sat 1PM-3PM
UPDATED: 09/16/2026 01:32 PM ON MARKET: 8 days on market
$474,900
3 Beds2 Baths2,051 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,051 sqft
Price per Sqft $231
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAMC2193678
Style Colonial,Victorian
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,051
Year Built 1900
Available Date 2026-09-12
Annual Tax Amount $6,019
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 0.295 Acres
Acres 0.3
Lot Dimensions 75.00 x 200.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Built around 1900, 862 Walnut Street dates back to one of the most transformative periods in Royersford's history. Just 21 years after Royersford officially became a borough, the community was booming. Between 1880 and 1900, its population grew nearly fivefold as the railroad, manufacturing, and commerce transformed this once-small Schuylkill River community. And right there at the turn of the century was 862 Walnut Street—a classic brick home whose original woodwork and old-world character provide a tangible connection to that remarkable era while offering the space and conveniences desired today. Located in the award-winning Spring-Ford School District, this charming home welcomes you from its charismatic covered wraparound front porch into a spacious living room with plenty of room for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. The living room flows naturally into the formal dining room, where large windows fill the space with natural light. Continue into the expansive updated eat-in kitchen featuring abundant cabinet and counter space, a double sink, built-in wine rack, recessed lighting, and plenty of room for a breakfast table or sitting area. A convenient half bath and mudroom complete the main level, with access to the fenced-in backyard and covered rear porch—another inviting spot for relaxing, entertaining, or celebrating life's special occasions. Upstairs, the second floor offers three nicely sized bedrooms, including one with direct access to a second-floor veranda—an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee—and another with a walk-in closet providing access to the walk-up attic, maybe a future "walk-up" closet. This versatile attic space lends itself perfectly to a potential home office, reading room, hobby space, or simply additional storage. The bedrooms are serviced by an expanded and updated hall bath that blends modern function with period charm, featuring a claw-foot tub, separate tiled shower, dual vanities, and yes, heated floors. The unfinished basement provides additional storage and laundry space, along with Bilco doors offering direct outdoor access. Outside, a two-car detached garage includes a separate workroom, complemented by additional off-street parking. Other notable improvements and features include a replacement front and rear doors, updated electric, architectural shingle roof installed in 2011, newer garage door, newer oil tank, whole house water filter, newer sewer line to the street, and a waterproofed basement. Perhaps best of all is the location. Enjoy the walkability and small-town character of Royersford with local restaurants, shops, parks, and community amenities close by, while convenient access to Route 422 puts Oaks, Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Pottstown, Reading, and the greater Philadelphia region are within easy reach. With its turn-of-the-century character, generous living spaces, outdoor porches, garage and workshop, modern improvements, and convenient location, 862 Walnut Street offers the opportunity to own a piece of Royersford's past while enjoying everything the area offers today.
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