280 Chestnut Street

Mertztown, PA 19539

$299,000
Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,364 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
3,364
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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 for 280 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
5473-16-84-4668
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No

Location

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Property Details for 280 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2039564
Days on Market106
Taxes$4,197 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyBerks County

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Building Information for 280 Chestnut Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,982 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,632

Property Taxes

$350

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 280 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397309
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Longswamp Twp (10259)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $89,600
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $686
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $45,900
  • City Town Tax: $287
  • Land Assessed Value: $43,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: 115 RES
  • School Tax: $3,224
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full 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: 3,364.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,364.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,364.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Other, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Basement Type: Dirt Floor, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 1531607
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 280 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 280 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$43,700Additions$45,900Total$89,600
Tax Record2024$1,012 ($84 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,364 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,364 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN5473-16-84-4668

Schools near 280 Chestnut Street

This home is within Brandywine Heights Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 3

Brandywine Heights Intrmd/Ms
Public4 to 8

Brandywine Heights High School
Public9 to 12

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280 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Mertztown, PA 19539. This property was listed for sale on February 12, 2024 by Weichert Realtors, it's currently listed at $299,000. It has been on the market for a total of 106 days and was last sold on November 19, 2021. This listing's school district is Brandywine Heights Area School District. Nearby schools include Brandywine Heights Elementary School, Brandywine Heights Intrmd/Ms and Brandywine Heights High School. 280 Chestnut Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 3,364 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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