This charming, brick 3 bedroom twin home is located in the desirable East Penn School District! You will be welcomed into the open concept living room and dining room which creates a spacious & comfortable environment. You can access the back or front of the home, as well as the private parking pad, directly from the side entrance off of the kitchen. The backyard is expansive and private, allowing for plenty of relaxation, gardening, entertaining, etc. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Lastly, the attic awaits your finishing touches and presents an excellent opportunity to expand your living space for a potential 4th bedroom or office.
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,001 sq ftLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Wesoloski• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Jamie Achberger• Keller Williams Allentown
Bought with Valerie Valianatos• Keller Williams Allentown
Lovely brick twin with beautiful back yard and 2-car off-street parking. Relax on either of two covered porches and enjoy the view of mature trees and gardens. This home is in excellent condition and has been well maintained. The slate roof and oil burner have been certified. A true example of traditional Emmaus living, the three bedrooms and an updated cozy bath will serve your needs well. The living room in this home has been expanded to encompass the dining room and provides a large, comfortable area, which, with movement of furniture will revert to an ample space for your dining pleasure. The kitchen, complete with pantry, double oven stove, dishwasher and refrigerator is more than ample and will accommodate a large table and chairs. From kitchen enter back or front of the home & private parking pad. Full basement:warm, dry and perfect for storage & laundry center. Shed(which could use new doors)remains for lawn mower, etc. Attic: LARGE & READY to finish. Walk
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,521 (+3.0%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2025
$3,420 (+9.2%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2024
$3,133 (+32.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2023
$2,357 (−20.7%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2022
$2,971 (+2.6%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2021
$2,896 (+0.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2020
$2,871 (+2.7%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2019
$2,795 (+3.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2018
$2,689 (+3.2%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2017
$2,606 (+5.0%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2015
$2,482
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
Tax history for 657 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,521 (+3.0%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2025
$3,420 (+9.2%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2024
$3,133 (+32.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2023
$2,357 (−20.7%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2022
$2,971 (+2.6%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2021
$2,896 (+0.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2020
$2,871 (+2.7%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2019
$2,795 (+3.9%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2018
$2,689 (+3.2%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2017
$2,606 (+5.0%)
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
2015
$2,482
$12,700 + $84,400
$97,100
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2.5
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
549444389917 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 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.