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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 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALH2015722
- Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Emmaus Boro (12307)
- Municipality: EMMAUS BORO
- County: LEHIGH
- Driving Directions: Cedar Crest Blvd to Chestnut
School Information
- School District: East Penn
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,558
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,558 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,558 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1912
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,500
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 20.00 x 125.00
- Zoning: R-HO
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $125.1
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,638
- City/TownTax: $1,285
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $456
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $120,800
- Tax Amount: $4,380
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 3
Listed by BHHS Keystone Properties, Joshua J Moser
Sold by Non Subscribing Office, NON MEMBER
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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
7/30/2026
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
6/02/2026
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, PA 18049 (MLS# PALH2015722) is a Single Family property that was sold at $185,000 on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 842 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Emmaus? You can browse all Emmaus real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

