438 W 1st Avenue • Parkesburg, PA 19365

$244,000 Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full • Sq. Feet: 1646 • MLS ID: PACT2125594 • Subdivision: PARKESBURG • School Dist: OCTORARA AREA
Welcome to 438 W 1st Ave — a charming and affordable home offering space, flexibility, and a highly walkable location in the heart of Parkesburg. Just a short stroll away, you’ll enjoy convenient access to local restaurants, Minch Park, the library, and SEPTA regional rail service for easy commuting. Inside, the home welcomes you with comfortable living and dining spaces that create a warm, functional layout perfect for everyday living. A unique feature of the home is the additional flexible living areas on both the first and second floors, connected by their own staircase — ideal for a home office, playroom, guest space, hobby area, or whatever fits your needs. The enclosed patio provides a bright and relaxing space to unwind year-round, while the fenced backyard features a stone walkway leading to a detached studio building with even more potential. Upstairs, you’ll find the main bedrooms and full bathroom, while the third floor offers three additional rooms with updated vinyl flooring, giving you plenty of options for extra flex-spaces, workspaces, or storage. If you’re looking for character, versatility, and value in a convenient location, this home is a must-see. Schedule your showing today! View this listing at: http://yermangainesteam.com/mls=PACT2125594

Property Features

  • Taxes: $5,138
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Exterior: Frame
  • Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
  • Special View Info: Street
  • Lot Size: 0.10 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.10 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Municipality: PARKESBURG BORO
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Wood
  • Location Description: Downtown
  • Lot Description: Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric,Dryer,Washer
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Storage Room,Bathroom 1,Bonus Room,Screened Porch
  • Basement: Partial
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1646
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1646
  • Interior: Attic,Built-Ins,Carpet,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Wood Floors,Wainscotting,Additional Stairway,Kitchen - Galley
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl Plank,Carpet
  • Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service
  • Utilities: Electric Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Water Available

Room Sizes

  • Bedroom 1: 13 x 11 Level: Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: 13 x 9 Level: Upper 1
  • Family Room: 15 x 11 Level: Main
  • Living Room: 14 x 8 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: 11 x 11 Level: Upper 1
  • Kitchen: 11 x 7 Level: Main
  • Dining Room: 11 x 10 Level: Main
  • Bonus Room: 12 x 6 Level: Upper 2
  • Bonus Room: 12 x 6 Level: Upper 2

School Information

  • High School: OCTORARA AREA
  • School District: OCTORARA AREA
Printed May 17, 2026


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