842 Chestnut St

Emmaus, PA 18049

$209,000
Price
3
Beds
1,558 Sq. Ft.
$134 / Sq. Ft.
1,558
Sq. Ft.
$134
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to this affordable twin home in the highly desirable Borough of Emmaus. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking the charm and convenience of in-town living. A covered front porch welcomes you into a spacious living room and dining room combination. The kitchen includes a gas range and convenient access to the backyard, making outdoor entertaining and everyday living a breeze. Upstairs, the second floor offers three...Welcome to this affordable twin home in the highly desirable Borough of Emmaus. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone seeking the charm and convenience of in-town living. A covered front porch welcomes you into a spacious living room and dining room combination. The kitchen includes a gas range and convenient access to the backyard, making outdoor entertaining and everyday living a breeze. Upstairs, the second floor offers three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, including one bedroom with its own private covered porch —an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening. The third floor provides a walk-up attic with excellent potential to be finished into a fourth bedroom, home office, or bonus living space. Additional highlights include a detached oversized garage with electric service, desirable hot-water radiator heat, gas hot water, a new gas boiler installed in 2022, five replacement windows, and a sump pump for added peace of mind. Located in one of the Lehigh Valley's most sought-after communities, Emmaus is known for its charming downtown, vibrant local restaurants and shops, community events, parks, and walking trails and continues to be one of the region's most desirable places to call home. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this!
  1. Listed by Joshua J Moser • BHHS Keystone Properties
    P: (814)-777-5270 joshm@bhhskeystone.com

Property Details for 842 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
549434307439-00001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 05:28 AM

Property Details for 842 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #PALH2015722
Days on Market6
Taxes$4,380 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountyLehigh County
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Building Information for 842 Chestnut Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1912Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

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Property Information for 842 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: EAST PENN
  • School District County ID: 300200397441
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEHIGH
  • MLS Area: Emmaus Boro (12307)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $120,800
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $456
  • City Town Tax: $1,285
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1102
  • Zoning: R-HO
  • Tax Lot: 003
  • School Tax: $2,638
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,558.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 125.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3895273
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 842 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALH2015722

$209,000—
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #778070

$209,000—
Jun 30, 2002

Expired

GLVRMLS #18980

$89,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALH2015722

$209,000
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #778070

$209,000
06/30/2002

Expired

GLVRMLS #18980

$89,900

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

Public Records for 842 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,900Additions$109,900Total$120,800
Tax Record2026$4,381 ($365 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,558 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912ZoningR-HOCountyLEHIGHAPN549434307439-1

Schools near 842 Chestnut Street

This home is within East Penn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Jefferson El School
Public - K to 5
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Emmaus High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Ann Elementary School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson El School
PublicK to 5

Lower Macungie Middle School
Public6 to 8

Emmaus High School
Public9 to 12

St Ann Elementary School
PrivatePK to 8

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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More information about 842 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049

842 Chestnut Street is a townhouse for sale in Emmaus, PA 18049. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2026 by BHHS Keystone Properties, it's currently listed at $209,000. It has been on the market for a total of 6 days and was last sold on June 3, 2002. This listing's school district is East Penn School District. Nearby schools include Jefferson El School, Lower Macungie Middle School and Emmaus High School. 842 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,558 sqft townhouse built in 1912.

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