$3,384 Closing Credit¹
#742761, Listing Office: Weichert Realtors - Allentown
$285,000 List price
280 Chestnut St Mertztown, PA 19539
$3,384
Closing credit¹
6 beds
2 full
3,364 sqft
0.7 acres
$85 / sqft
House
Property details
About 280 Chestnut St
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size3,364 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.7 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingGarage Door Opener,Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage,Driveway,Off Street
MLS #PABK2046586
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: PABK2046586
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Weichert Realtors
- Office Phone: (610) 865-5555
- Office Email: mziegler@weichertrealtors.net
- Listing Agent: Shannon Lynn Milander
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280 Chestnut St
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2021 | Home Sold | $225,000 |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,600 | $1,012 |
| 2023 | $89,600 | $4,149 |
| 2022 | $89,600 | $4,057 |
| 2021 | $89,600 | $4,026 |
| 2020 | $89,600 | $3,996 |
| 2019 | $89,600 | $3,937 |
| 2018 | $89,600 | $3,896 |
| 2017 | $89,600 | $3,827 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public District KG-3
2.0 mi
•445 W Barkley St
7
Alburtis Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.3 mi
•222 W 3rd St
7
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.7 mi
•250 Twin Ponds Rd
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 $66,701. Most Mertztown, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
12%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
31%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Bass Pro Shops
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Hardee's
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
GMC
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Classic Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 280 Chestnut St
This home is located at 280 Chestnut St in Mertztown, PA and zip code 19539. This 3,364 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.70 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $285,000.
In February 2025 more than 0 listings in Mertztown, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 0 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Mertztown, PA between January and February 2025 decreased by 20%. Listings spent 5 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $307,050 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.