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Property 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 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 842 Chestnut St
General
- Sold For: $185,000
- Taxes: $4,380
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Lehigh_Valley
- MLS ID: 778070
- Added to Site: 133 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Attic, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Emmaus
- County: Lehigh
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Driving Directions: Cedar Crest Blvd to Left on Chestnut, property on Right.
School Information
- Elem School District: East Penn
- Midd School District: East Penn
- High School District: East Penn
- High School: Emmaus
Community
- Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Exterior Entry
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,558
- Living Area: 1,558 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1912
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.057
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,500
- Sidewalks: Yes
- Zoning: R-HO
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,380.93
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 549434307439-1
Listed by BHHS Keystone Properties
Sold by Asset Property Solutions LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 842 Chestnut St
School District:East Penn School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln El School, Emmaus, PA 233 Seem Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Lower Macungie Middle School 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
Emmaus High School 500 Macungie Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 842 Chestnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Sold
$185,000
-5.08%
MLS
6/21/2026
Price Reduced
$194,900
-2.5%
MLS
6/12/2026
Price Reduced
$199,900
-4.35%
MLS
6/01/2026
Listed
$209,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
842 Chestnut Street, Emmaus Boro, PA 18049 (MLS# 778070) is a Single Family property that was sold at $185,000 on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 842 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Emmaus Boro? You can browse all Emmaus Boro real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

