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$319,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 20 hours ago

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1242 Chestnut Street,Marcus Hook, PA 19061

1242 Chestnut StreetMarcus HookPA19061

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Open House Sat. 6/20 from 12 to 2 pm stop by ./Welcome home to 1242 Chestnut Street! This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers space, comfort, and numerous recent improvements throughout. Step onto the inviting enclosed front porch and enter the main level, which features a spacious living room, dining room, two generously sized bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The updated kitchen provides plenty of functionality and charm, while the rear porch/laundry room includes new flooring, a washer and dryer, and access to a newly built side deck. Upstairs, you'll find two additional large bedrooms with ample closet space, along with a second full bathroom. The walk-out basement offers convenient storage and utility space. While the ceiling height is lower, it is exceptionally clean and features a freshly painted floor. This home has been extensively updated, including: a new heating and air conditioning system New roof New electrical panel New sewer line to the street New downspouts Fresh interior and exterior paint throughout. With its thoughtful updates and flexible living space, this move-in-ready home is a fantastic opportunity. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details for 1242 Chestnut St

General

  • Price: $319,000
  • Taxes: $5,337 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PADE2117530
  • Updated: 6/18/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Fully Carpeted, Laminate Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Trainer Boro (10446)
  • Municipality: TRAINER BORO
  • County: DELAWARE
  • Subdivision: LENNOX PARK MHP
  • Driving Directions: use gps

School Information

  • School District: Chichester
  • Middle School: Chichester
  • High School: Chichester Senior

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Walkout Level, Unfinished
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 1,232
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,227
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 52.00 x 82.00
  • Zoning: RES

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $258.93
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $3,331
  • City/TownTax: $1,400
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $605
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $131,460
  • Tax Amount: $5,337
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1232

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: new washer and dryer, refrigerator
  • Lot Number: 001-000

Listed by VRA Realty, Carol A Jones

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Schools serving 1242 Chestnut St

School District:Chichester School District
NameGradesDistance
Marcus Hook El School
711 Market Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061
K-41.2 mi
Chichester Middle School
925 Meetinghouse Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19061
5-81.4 mi
Chichester Senior High School
3333 Chichester Ave, Boothwyn, PA 19061
9-121.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1242 Chestnut St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Listed
$319,000
298.75%
MLS
12/05/2006
Sold
$80,000
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Tax History for 1242 Chestnut St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$5,670
12%
$131,460
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2025
$5,043
-2%
$131,460
—
2024
$5,172
5%
$131,460
—
2023
$4,928
—
$131,460
—
2022
$4,928
-28%
$131,460
—
2021
$6,837
62%
$131,460
88%
2020
$4,209
—
$70,070
—
2019
$4,209
—
$70,070
—
2018
$4,219
1%
$70,070
—
2017
$4,191
1%
$70,070
—
2016
$4,164
—
$70,070
—
2015
$4,164
1%
$70,070
—
2014
$4,137
—
$70,070
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1242 Chestnut Street, Marcus Hook, PA 19061 (MLS# PADE2117530) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1242 Chestnut Street is currently listed for $319,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Marcus Hook? You can browse all Marcus Hook real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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