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$299,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,232 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Open House Sunday 8/2/26 from 1 to 3 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, a newer roof, a new electrical panel, a new sewer line to the street, new downspouts, and 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: $299,000
  • Taxes: $5,337 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PADE2117530
  • Updated: 8/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

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
  • 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.: $242.69
  • 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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  • Carol A Jones

    VRA Realty

Listing Office Email: operations@vrarealty.com

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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
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 1242 Chestnut St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/12/2026
Price Reduced
$299,000
-6.27%
MLS
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
—
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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