280 Chestnut Street

Mertztown, PA 19539

$285,000
Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,364 Sq. Ft.
$85 / Sq. Ft.
3,364
Sq. Ft.
$85
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Unlock the potential of this charming and unique home with a rich history! Live comfortably on the first floor while you embark on a renovation journey to restore the second and third levels to their former grandeur. Potential for in-law quarters, extended family living or renovate back into one magnificent home offering endless possibilities for creating your dream homestead. First level offers open concept kitchen/living area, laundry room, full bath- as well as two bedrooms, sitting area and side...Unlock the potential of this charming and unique home with a rich history! Live comfortably on the first floor while you embark on a renovation journey to restore the second and third levels to their former grandeur. Potential for in-law quarters, extended family living or renovate back into one magnificent home offering endless possibilities for creating your dream homestead. First level offers open concept kitchen/living area, laundry room, full bath- as well as two bedrooms, sitting area and side enclosed porch with private side entry. Second and third level of this home offers magnificent untapped potential including a private and separate front entrance, grand foyer area, enclosed front porch -which could be converted back to open and covered space to sit out and enjoy- and oversized rooms to create your perfect living space all of which are awaiting your finishing touches and design. Spacious two car detached garage, large yard. Unique property offering endless potential and opportunity! Great location and Brandywine Heights SD. Home is being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by Shannon L. Milander • Weichert Realtors - Allentown

Property Details for 280 Chestnut Street

Area
Longswamp
Style
Colonial
Sub division
Not in Development
LISTING UPDATED: 08/01/2024 02:44 PM

Property Details for 280 Chestnut Street

StatusAvailable
MLS #742761
Days on Market142
Taxes$4,197 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyBerks County

Building Information for 280 Chestnut Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

Property Information for 280 Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: RT 222 South, Make Left onto Farmington Rd, Turn Right onto Chestnut ST, Travel approx 300 ft to next stop sign and make left. Home will be on left.
  • HighSchool: Brandywine Heights Area
  • School District: Not Applicable
Owner
  • Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Garage: Detached
  • Number of Cars: 2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Lehigh Valley MLS
  • County Taxes: $686.07
  • Municipal Taxes: $287.17
  • School Taxes: $3,224.17
  • Total Taxes: $4,197.41
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.7
  • APN: 5473-16-84-4668
  • Lots: Corner, Not In Development, Paved Road, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 20001 ft- 1 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Zoning Code: 115 Res
Property and Assessments
  • County Assessment: $89,600.00
  • Property SubType Category: Detached
  • Sqft Approx Abv Grade: 3364.0
  • Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Technology: Cable, Smk Detector Battery
  • Adult Comm 55 Over: No
Utilities
  • Amperage: 200.0
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: None, Window ACs
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Other, Stucco, Vinyl
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass
  • Exterior: Enclosed Patio, Enclosed Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Dining: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Floor: Hardwood, Other, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric, Oil
  • Hot water: Oil
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Laundry First
  • Total Room Count: 14
  • Total Rooms: 11
Room 1
  • Room Length 1: 9.0
  • Room Level 1: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 1: Kitchen
  • Room Width 1: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Length 2: 14.0
  • Room Level 2: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Width 2: 14.0
Room 3
  • Room Length 3: 14.0
  • Room Level 3: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 3: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width 3: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Length 4: 12.0
  • Room Level 4: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Width 4: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Description 5: walk thru
  • Room Length 5: 14.0
  • Room Level 5: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Width 5: 12.0
Room 6
  • Room Length 6: 23.0
  • Room Level 6: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 6: Sunroom
  • Room Width 6: 6.0
Room 7
  • Room Length 7: 7.0
  • Room Level 7: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 7: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 7: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Description 8: Needs to be completed
  • Room Length 8: 16.0
  • Room Level 8: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 8: Kitchen
  • Room Width 8: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Length 9: 12.0
  • Room Level 9: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 9: Dining Room
  • Room Width 9: 12.0
Room 10
  • Room Description 10: Needs to be hooked up
  • Room Length 10: 13.0
  • Room Level 10: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 10: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 10: 11.0
Room 11
  • Room Length 11: 14.0
  • Room Level 11: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 11: Living Room
  • Room Width 11: 17.0
Room 12
  • Room Length 12: 11.0
  • Room Level 12: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 12: Bedroom
  • Room Width 12: 8.0
Room 13
  • Room Length 13: 23.0
  • Room Level 13: 3rd Floor
  • Room Type 13: Bedroom
  • Room Width 13: 12.0
Room 14
  • Room Length 14: 23.0
  • Room Level 14: 3rd Floor
  • Room Type 14: Bedroom
  • Room Width 14: 12.0

Property History for 280 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 280 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$43,700Additions$45,900Total$89,600
Tax Record2024$1,012 ($84 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN5473-16-84-4668

Schools near 280 Chestnut Street

This home is within Brandywine Heights Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Brandywine Heights Intrmd/Ms
Public4 to 8

Brandywine Heights High School
Public9 to 12

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280 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Mertztown, PA 19539. This property was listed for sale on August 1, 2024 by Weichert Realtors - Allentown, it's currently listed at $285,000. It has been on the market for a total of 142 days and was last sold on November 19, 2021. This listing's school district is Brandywine Heights Area School District. Nearby schools include Brandywine Heights Elementary School, Brandywine Heights Intrmd/Ms and Brandywine Heights High School. 280 Chestnut Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 3,364 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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