OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2014 for $155K

$300,050

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,302/mo

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2 ba

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1,648

sq ft

653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049-2224

About this home

Come see this updated twin home in East Penn SD. New modern railings surround the front porch. Enter into the living room with large windows that bring in lots of light. There is an alcove under the stairs for your own personal bar or storage. Living room and dining room are wide open space. Enter into the large kitchen with two tier island and modern cabinets. Off the kitchen is the laundry room with a utility sink. Kitchen also gives access to the back yard. The Fenced back yard has a patio for entertaining, a parking pad and 1 car garage. The 1st floor also has a full bathroom that has been totally renovated with modern fixtures. Upstairs you will find 2 bdrms with hard wood floors and possible a 4th bdrm, office or den. The full bathroom on this floor will make you want to put in an offer, a huge jetted tub, stand up shower, pedestal sink and an on the wall electric fire place to keep it cozy. The attic has been converted into a very large bdrm. This is also on the parade route!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,001 sq ftLot Size

$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Deena Blackburn • Home Team Real Estate

Bought with Lori Bartkus • BHHS Fox & Roach Macungie

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GLVRMLS #481901

Redfin Estimate

$300,050

$145K since sold in December 2014$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.9% higher than the average sale price ($271K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$349,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,716 sq ft
206 Perkiomen St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$250,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,625 sq ft
657 Walnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$320,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,480 sq ft
661 North St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$185,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,558 sq ft
842 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$252,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,395 sq ft
223 S Second St, Emmaus, PA 18049
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$267,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft
618 Broad St, Emmaus, PA 18049

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Market trends in 18049, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$381K

$19K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

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Sale history for 653 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

GLVRMLS #481901

Dec 1, 2014

Sold

$155,000

$94/sq ft

Sep 26, 2014

Listed

$155,000

$94/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 8, 2005

Sold

$132,500

$80/sq ft

GLVRMLS #209819

Mar 31, 2005

Sold

$132,900

$81/sq ft

Nov 20, 2004

Listed

$134,900

$82/sq ft

Don't hesitate to see this stunning twin - Pergo floors in living room, charming country kitchen with extensive cabinets plus first floor laundry and pantry, two full baths that have been totally renovated four adorable bedrooms with lots of closet space, plenty of storage, full basement and one car garage plus two car off street parking, 10 x 13 deck and patio for grilling and sunbathing. Small roof and garage roof are four years old. Water heater is four years old. This entire home has been painted within the last two years. Security system and two phone lines. Easy to show!

Public Records

Jun 1, 1995

Sold

$72,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,399 (+3.0%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2025

$4,273 (+9.2%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2024

$3,914 (+32.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2023

$2,945 (−20.7%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2022

$3,711 (+2.6%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2021

$3,618 (+0.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2020

$3,587 (+2.7%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2019

$3,491 (+3.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2018

$3,360 (+3.2%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2017

$3,256 (+5.0%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2015

$3,101

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

Tax history for 653 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,399 (+3.0%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2025

$4,273 (+9.2%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2024

$3,914 (+32.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2023

$2,945 (−20.7%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2022

$3,711 (+2.6%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2021

$3,618 (+0.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2020

$3,587 (+2.7%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2019

$3,491 (+3.9%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2018

$3,360 (+3.2%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2017

$3,256 (+5.0%)

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

2015

$3,101

$12,700 + $108,600

$121,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

2.5

Lot width

20 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

3,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,648

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lehigh County

APN

549444492148 1

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.

R-HO

AQCOD

High Density Residential District Office District

To provide for a full variety of carefully-designed housing types at medium high densities. To make sure that varied housing types are compatible with any existing single-family detached houses. To make sure that the street system of the Borough and other community facilities and services are fully able to handle moderately dense growth in an area. To work to encourage affordable housing, especially for young families, senior citizens and nontraditional types of households.

Zone overlays

Age Qualified Community Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Office
Educational/school
Library
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
Parking: Off & On Street

Garage
Detached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Features
Center Island, Den/Office, Laundry First
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C
Technology: Cable, DSL, Smoke Detector Battery
Floor: Hardwood, Other (See Remarks), Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven (Gas), Refrigerator

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 10
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Modern Kitchen
Full, Outside Entrance

Other Room 1
Living Room
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 13
Room Level: 1st Floor

Other Room 2
Dining Room
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 1st Floor

Other Room 3
Kitchen
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 16
Room Level: 1st Floor

Other Room 4
Bedroom
Room Width: 13.5
Room Length: 11.1
Room Level: 2nd Floor

Other Room 5
Bedroom
Room Width: 14
Room Length: 9
Room Level: 2nd Floor

Other Room 6
Bedroom
Room Description: Nursery, Office, Den
Room Width: 8.9
Room Length: 9.9
Room Level: 2nd Floor

Other Room 7
Bedroom
Room Width: 20.7
Room Length: 14
Room Level: 3rd Floor

Other Room 8
Other Room
Room Description: Laundry Room
Room Width: 6.8
Room Length: 7.4
Room Level: 1st Floor

Other Room 9
Bathroom (Full)
Room Width: 9
Room Length: 9.11
Room Level: 2nd Floor

Other Room 10
Bathroom (Full)
Room Width: 4
Room Length: 7
Room Level: 1st Floor

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass
Covered Porch, Curbs, Fenced Yard, Patio, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door

Lot Information
Not In Development, Public Road, Paved Road
1-6000 Sq. Ft..
Lot Sq. Ft.: 3,001

Property Features
Acres: 0.069
Sq. Ft.: 1,648
Approximate Sq. Ft. (Above Grade): 1648

Property Information
APN: 549444492148001
Residential
Semi Detached
Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Construction: Aluminum

Financial

Assessments
County Assessment: $121,300

Tax Information
Total Taxes: $3,613.89
School Taxes: $2,256.30
County Taxes: $458.51
Municipal Taxes: $899.08

Utilities

Utility Information
Hot Water: Gas
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Heat Type: Gas

Location

School Information
East Penn

Location Information
Emmaus
Zoning Code: R-Ho
Subdivision: Not in Development

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,648
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549444492148 1

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Lower Macungie Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

7/10

Emmaus High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Emmaus, PA • 18049-2224

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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$286,000 – $346,000

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Home values near 653 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
651 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1648 Sq. Ft.	$273,575
642 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$437,568

Address	Redfin Estimate
662 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$278,399
666 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$247,378

Address	Redfin Estimate
661 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$245,652
657 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$242,770

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