280 Chestnut St Mertztown, PA 19539
Longswamp Neighborhood
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,364
Sq Ft
0.7
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2025Unlock the potential of this charming and unique home with a rich history! Live comfortably on the first floor while you embark on a renovation journey to restore the second and third levels to their former grandeur. Potential for in-law quarters, extended family living or renovate back into one magnificent home offering endless possibilities for creating your dream homestead. First level offers open concept kitchen/living area, laundry room, full bath- as well as two bedrooms, sitting area and side enclosed porch with private side entry. Second and third level of this home offers magnificent untapped potential including a private and separate front entrance, grand foyer area, enclosed front porch -which could be converted back to open and covered space to sit out and enjoy- and oversized rooms to create your perfect living space all of which are awaiting your finishing touches and design. Spacious two car detached garage, large yard. Unique property offering endless potential and opportunity! Great location and Brandywine Heights SD. Home is being sold as-is.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,208
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.7 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned 115 RES
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Fiberglass Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,364 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Unfinished Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Well
- Oil Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 4668
- Assessor Parcel Number 59-5473-16-84-4668
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 29, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Green Kenneth Walter and Glass Linda Ann
Bought by
Martinez Salvador A
Seller's Agent
Shannon Milander
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$268,125
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,875
-5.92%
Total Days on Market
163
Views
1070
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.89%
Original Mortgage
$254,719
Outstanding Balance
$254,719
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$17,326
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 27, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Dominion Federal Realty Llc
Bought by
Green Kenneth Walter and Glass Linda Ann
Seller's Agent
Shannon Milander
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Milander
Weichert Realtors - Allentown
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-9.64%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%
Original Mortgage
$228,937
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Unger Donald
Bought by
Dominion Federal Realty Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $268,125 | Weichert Abstract Company Llc | |
| Deed | $225,000 | Weichert Closing Services | |
| Deed | $60,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $254,719 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $228,937 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $153,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $45,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $268,125 | -5.9% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2025 03/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/29/2024 09/29/24 | For Sale | $285,000 | +26.7% | $85 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2021 11/19/21 | Sold | $225,000 | 0.0% | $67 / Sq Ft |
| 11/19/2021 11/19/21 | Sold | $225,000 | -9.6% | $67 / Sq Ft |
| 09/21/2021 09/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/21/2021 09/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Price Changed | $249,000 | 0.0% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | For Sale | $249,000 | -6.0% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2021 05/25/21 | For Sale | $264,900 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,072 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2024 | $4,236 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2023 | $4,150 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2022 | $4,057 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2021 | $4,027 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2020 | $3,997 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2019 | $3,938 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2018 | $3,897 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2017 | $3,828 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2016 | $893 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2015 | $893 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
| 2014 | $893 | $89,600 | $43,700 | $45,900 |
Source: Public Records
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2046586
APN: 59-5473-16-84-4668
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