Precious Bankole

1242 Chestnut Street

Marcus Hook, PA
$ 289,000 Beds 4 Baths 2 Sq 1,232 Virtual Tour
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New low price /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!

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  • Price
  • $ 289,000
  • City
  • Marcus Hook
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • DELAWARE
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Trainer Boro
  • Lot Size
  • 0.12 Acres
  • Zip
  • 19061
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,232
  • Year Built
  • 1940
  • Taxes
  • $ 5337
  • Style
  • Cape Cod
  • MLS#
  • PADE2117530
Listed By: Carol A Jones with VRA Realty - 4848001777;
Data Source: Bright MLS

Features

General

Living Area 1232
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Possession 0-30 Days CD
Roof Shingle
Zoning RES
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding,Aluminum Siding
School District CHICHESTER
Year Built 1940
Electric 150 Amps
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel Natural Gas
Accessibility None
County DELAWARE
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Subdivision Name NONE AVAILABLE
Garage Y/N No
Water Access Y/N No
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Transportation Bus Stop less than 1 mile,Airport less than 10 miles,Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile
Full Baths 2
Status ACTIVE
Directions use gps
City MARCUS HOOK
Disclosures Lead Free Paint,Prop Disclosure
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area Trainer Boro (10446)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 5227.00
Tax Assessed Value 131460.0
Tax Annual Amount 5337.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Property Condition Excellent
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N No
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 234.58
Acceptable Financing Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Virtual Tour https://palloniimagesinc.hd.pics/1242-Chestnut-St
Total SQFT 1232
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Tax Lot 001-000
Association Recreation Fee No

Interior Features

Heating Fuel Natural Gas
Basement Walkout Level,Unfinished
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Fully Carpeted,Laminate Plank
Hot Water Natural Gas
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1232
Central Air Y/N Yes
Total Bedrooms 4
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Laundry Type Main Floor
Below Grade Unfin Area Units Square Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels 2
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 1
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels 1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 1.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels 1
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Pool No Pool
Water Source Public
Inclusions new washer and dryer,refrigerator
Type of Parking On Street
Land Use Code R-10
Foundation Details Block
Spa No
Water View Y/N No
Lot Dimensions 52.00 x 82.00
Lot Size Acres 0.12
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Land Assessed Value 32480.00
Navigable Water Y/N No
Water Oriented Y/N No
LotDimensionsSource Assessor

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Martinsburg, WV office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Chichester Middle School
High School Chichester Senior High School

Price History

6/13/2026 Listed $319,000
7/12/2026 7% - $299,000
8/19/2026 2% - $295,000
9/4/2026 1% - $294,000
9/12/2026 2% - $289,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 19061

Price
AVG $360K
$290K
Taxes
AVG $6,461
$5,337
Year Built
AVG 1951
1940
Visits
AVG 190
730
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®

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1242 Chestnut Street Marcus Hook, PA is a Single Family Home for sale at $289000 with 1232 sqft and a lot size of 0.12 Acres Acre(s). 1242 Chestnut Street Marcus Hook has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1940. The property's zip code is 19061 which is in Marcus Hook, PA

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