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Property Description
Here is a fabulous opportunity to own an historic property on the main street in the heart of Emmaus. More than 13,000 square feet await a business owner, developer, collector, or enthusiast. The commercial space is gas heated, has 11-foot ceilings and extra-large garage doors on each end of the building. Electrical outlets are found on posts running the length of the property. An abundance of natural light fills both sizable office spaces with walls of windows across the front. There is also a half-bath and laundry on the ground floor. Upstairs is a 1,200+-square foot owner's residence with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room, and fabulous covered porch. The property has been an integral part of the community since 1928 and most recently housed a classic and custom car interior restoration business since 1987. Listing is 525, 527, and 529 Chestnut, and also includes 528 Ridge St., a 40x198 vacant lot directly behind the property. Call today to schedule a showing of this well-known property surrounded by a vibrant community.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 525 Chestnut St
General
- Price: $950,000
- Taxes: $11,257 (2023)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Warehouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALH2006912
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 876 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Storage, Other, Parking Garage, Warehouse
Interior
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
Parking
- Total Spaces: 40
- Parking Type: On Street, Other
Location
- Area: Emmaus Boro (12307)
- Municipality: EMMAUS BORO
- County: LEHIGH
- Driving Directions: From I-78 E/PA-309 S, take exit 57 for Lehigh St, turn right onto Lehigh St, continue onto State Ave, continue on E Main St, E Main St turns slightly right and becomes Chestnut St. Property on your right.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Other
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Flat
- Building Size: 13216
- Year Built: 1928
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,591
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 66.00 x 206.00
- Zoning: B-C
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $71.88
- Assessment Year: 2023
- School Tax: $7,001
- City/TownTax: $2,911
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,345
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $355,800
- Tax Amount: $11,257
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 31
Listed by Wesley Works Real Estate, Beth Strickland
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Schools
Schools serving 525 Chestnut St
School District:East Penn School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson El School, Emmaus, PA 520 Elm Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Lower Macungie Middle School 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie, PA 18062 | 6-8 | 4.3 mi |
Emmaus High School 500 Macungie Avenue, Emmaus, PA 18049 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 525 Chestnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/29/2025
Price Reduced
$950,000
-4.04%
MLS
9/19/2024
Price Reduced
$990,000
-10%
MLS
7/01/2024
Price Reduced
$1,100,000
-12%
MLS
3/04/2024
Price Reduced
$1,250,000
-16.67%
MLS
9/29/2023
Listed
$1,500,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 525 Chestnut St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,533
9%
$355,800
—
2024
$11,480
2%
$355,800
—
2023
$11,257
3%
$355,800
—
2022
$10,886
13%
$355,800
—
2019
$9,612
-9%
$355,800
—
2020
$10,522
3%
$355,800
—
2019
$10,241
4%
$355,800
—
2018
$9,854
3%
$355,800
—
2017
$9,551
3%
$355,800
—
2016
$9,269
2%
$355,800
—
2015
$9,098
2%
$355,800
—
2014
$8,892
—
$355,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 525 Chestnut St
525 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 (MLS# PALH2006912) is a Warehouse property. 525 Chestnut Street is currently listed for $950,000 and was received on September 29, 2023. Want to learn more about 525 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Warehouse real estate for sale in Emmaus? You can browse all Emmaus real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

