540 Chestnut St

Baird, TX 79504

$179,500
Price
2
Beds
1,039 Sq. Ft.
$173 / Sq. Ft.
1,039
Sq. Ft.
$173
per Sq. Ft.
Active Contingent
Active Contingent

Description

Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath LIKE NEW home in the heart of Baird. This 1039 SF property, originally built in 1930, has been taken down to the studs and rebuilt with top-of-the-line materials throughout. Nearly everything is new: HVAC system, kitchen, bathroom, new flooring throughout, new roof, and full spray-foam insulation in both the walls and the attic for exceptional energy efficiency. Features include a cozy fireplace, a breakfast bar, and quality finishes that set this home apart...Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath LIKE NEW home in the heart of Baird. This 1039 SF property, originally built in 1930, has been taken down to the studs and rebuilt with top-of-the-line materials throughout. Nearly everything is new: HVAC system, kitchen, bathroom, new flooring throughout, new roof, and full spray-foam insulation in both the walls and the attic for exceptional energy efficiency. Features include a cozy fireplace, a breakfast bar, and quality finishes that set this home apart from anything else in the area. The wood-fenced backyard offers privacy, a storage building, and a fantastic place to have your BBQ grill. Buyer and buyer’s agent to verify all information.
  1. Listed by Dennis Askins • TREC #0474312 • Askins Investment Realty • 512-656-0220

Property Details for 540 Chestnut Street

Subdivision Name
Railroad - Baird
Architectural Style
Craftsman, Traditional
Structural Style
Single Detached
Pool
No
Lot Size Dimensions
75x89
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 09:38 PM

Property Details for 540 Chestnut Street

StatusActive Contingent
MLS #21112493
Days on Market31
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,664 SF
CountyCallahan County

Location

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Building Information for 540 Chestnut Street

Stories1Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,664 SF

Payment Calculator

$960 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$887

Property Taxes

$73

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Block: 6
  • Directions: Google Maps.
  • Elementary School: Baird
  • Elementary School Name: Baird
  • High School: Baird
  • High School Name: Baird
  • Middle School: Baird
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • School District: Baird ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 32.40
  • Longitude: -99.39
  • State: Texas
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached Carport
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Spaces Covered Total: 1
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: ACRES: 0.241 LOT: 1 & N 25 FT LT 2 BLK: 6 SUB
  • Association Type: None
  • Tax Lot: 2
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Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, Dry Bar, High Speed Internet Available, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 1
  • Number Of Living Areas: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Full Size W/D Area
  • Living Area: 1039.0
  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
  • Room and Floor: Bath-Primary-1-1, Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Breakfast Room-1-1, Mud Room-1-1
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Siding, Stone Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Covered Patio/Porch, Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Room and Features: Bath-Primary-1-1, Bedroom-Primary-1-1, Master Bedroom-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Breakfast Room-1-1, Mud Room-1-1
  • Room List: Bath-Primary, Bedroom-Primary, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Mud Room
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Levels: One
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom-Primary
  • Room Width: 1.00
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 1.00
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Width: 1.00
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Width: 1.00
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 1.00
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 1 x 1
  • Room Length: 1.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath-Primary
  • Room Width: 1.00
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, City Sewer, City Water, Electricity Connected
Property and Assessments
  • Accessory Unit: No
  • Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
  • Handicap: No
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Restrictions: Easement(s)
  • Property Match: Address
Lot Information
  • Easements: Electric, Water Lines, Other
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.153
  • Lot Size Area: 0.153
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6664.68
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: R011201
  • Soil Type: Black
  • Property Attached: Yes
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Cleared

Property History for 540 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Active Kick Out

NTREIS #21112493

—
Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21112493

$179,500—
May 26, 2017

Sold

NTREIS #13577879

—
May 5, 2017

Pending

NTREIS #13577879

—
Apr 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #13577879

$9,250—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Active Kick Out

NTREIS #21112493

—
11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21112493

$179,500
05/26/2017

Sold

NTREIS #13577879

—
05/05/2017

Pending

NTREIS #13577879

—
04/12/2017

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #13577879

$9,250

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

Public Records for 540 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,750Additions$40,650Total$47,400
Tax Record2022$874 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,532 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,532 SqFtLot Size10,498 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyCALLAHANAPNR000011201

Schools near 540 Chestnut Street

This home is within Baird Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Baird Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Baird Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Baird High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Baird Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Baird Middle School
Public6 to 8

Baird High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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