$5,461 Closing Credit¹
#PM-130566, Listing office: Gene Durigan Real Estate
$459,900 List price
12 Chestnut Ave Jim Thorpe Borough, PA 18229
$5,461
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
1,936 sqft
0.09 acres
$238 / sqft
House
Property details
About 12 Chestnut Ave
Be pleasantly surprised at this 1900 Century Historical Jim Thorpe Home, on a nicely landscaped lot. Within walking distance of Downtown, and just a short distance from Asa and Harry Packer Mansions. Home is immaculate with many unique features-- from ornate door hinges to working pocket doors and transoms. Gleaming wood floors, open staircase with original wood banister. Quality Kitchen cabinets and new appliances including washer and dryer. There are 4 bedrooms which are ambiance enhanced by small individual electric fireplaces. Home boasts 4 1/2 baths, a rear staircase and relaxing front porch. Off street parking in Jim Thorpe is premium. This certainly fits the bill with 3 parking spaces and 2 car garage.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOil
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,936 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1892
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #753973
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceBedroom, Living Room
ViewMountain(s)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Bedroom, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- View: Mountain(s)
- Exterior: Porch, Patio
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Historic/Antique
- Heating: Oil
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $459,900
- Price/SqFt: $237
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: Jim Thorpe downtown, make left at Courthouse Annex on to Packer Hill Rd, pass Asa Packer Mansions, continue to top, make 1st right on Chestnut Ave, property straight ahead on right.
- Year Built: 1892
- Living Area: 1,936 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
- MLS Number: 753973
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: Gene Durigan Real Estate
- Office Phone: (610) 377-4488
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Nearby schools
4
Lehighton Area Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.7 mi
•3 Indian Ln
2
Panther Valley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.8 mi
•1 N Mermon Ave
6
Weatherly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
6.5 mi
•602 6th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,537. Typical income of Jim Thorpe Borough, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Pro Wrestling
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
Dodge
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 12 Chestnut Ave
The listing price of 12 Chestnut Ave property is $459,900.
The property 12 Chestnut Ave is a house located in Jim Thorpe Borough, Pennsylvania, 18229.
Active Listing: 12 Chestnut Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 12 Chestnut Ave are: Lehighton Area Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Panther Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Weatherly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), L.B. Morris School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lehighton Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Panther Valley Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jim Thorpe Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carbon Career & Technical Institute (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lehighton Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 12 Chestnut Ave has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 12 Chestnut Ave is 1,936 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 12 Chestnut Ave is 1892.
This home is located at 12 Chestnut Ave in Jim Thorpe Borough, PA and zip code 18229. This 1,936 square foot home, which was built in 1892, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $459,900.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Jim Thorpe Borough, PA there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 2 were sold right at the asked price. In May 2025 in Jim Thorpe Borough, PA there were 29.1% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 29 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $301,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.