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280 Chestnut St, Mertztown, PA, 19539

$285,000

Home List Price

$3,384*

Closing Credit

6 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
3,364 SqFt
$85/SqFt
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280 Chestnut St, Mertztown$285,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,384*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1900
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PABK2046586
Lot Size0.70 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other, Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 3,364 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Weichert Realtors
  • Office Phone: (610) 865-5555
  • Listing Agent: Shannon Lynn Milander

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.70 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions 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. Lis

Municipality:

  • Longswamp Twp

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $285,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $85/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,027
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Mertztown, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$341K

Med. Price/SqFt

$167

Avg. Days On Market

15

# of Sold Homes

3

280 Chestnut St vs Mertztown

64 DAYS ON ROCKET

+49 Days

$285,000

-$56K Less

$85/SqFt

-$83 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $56K less than the Median Sold Price and $83/SqFt less than other homes in Mertztown, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PABK2046586

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Weichert Realtors
  • Office Phone: (610) 865-5555
  • Listing Agent: Shannon Lynn Milander

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 12/3/2024, 1:20:55 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,027$89,600
2020$3,996$89,600
2019$3,937$89,600
2018$3,897$89,600
2017$3,828$89,600

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Brandywine Heights Elementary School

  • 445 W Barkley St

  • 2.03 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-3

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7
/10

  • Alburtis Elementary School

  • 222 W 3rd St

  • 3.29 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School

  • 1051 Weilers Rd

  • 3.99 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,701. Residents of Mertztown, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 280 Chestnut St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 280 Chestnut St property is $285,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 280 Chestnut St is a house located in Mertztown, Pennsylvania, 19539.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 280 Chestnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,027 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 280 Chestnut St has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 280 Chestnut St is 3,364 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 280 Chestnut St is 1900.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Berks County›Mertztown›19539›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.

Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Mertztown, PA. In the same period over 1 listings were sold below the listed price and 0 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Mertztown, PA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 35.3%. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 15 days, the median list price was $341,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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