Space, flexibility, and possibilities! 42 Chestnut Street offers an impressive amount of living space with a unique layout designed to adapt to a variety of needs. Renovated in 2024, the home features an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, center island, recessed lighting, and a wet bar/coffee bar, along with beautifully updated bathrooms. The layout is what truly sets this home apart. The primary bedroom is privately positioned toward the front of the home with a full bath conveniently located just outside, while the additional 2 bedrooms and a multipurpose area are located toward the rear, creating natural separation and privacy. Multiple flex spaces offer endless possibilities for a recreation room, gaming area, exercise room, hobby space, home office, or additional living space. A separate rear entrance leads directly into an office, making working from home especially convenient. Plenty of closets provide storage throughout. Additional highlights include newer heater and hot water heater, an unfinished basement offering tons of storage, and a fully fenced backyard with a great gathering area for entertaining, relaxing, pets, or play. And don’t overlook the oversized detached two-car garage! With plenty of room for vehicles, tools, storage, hobbies, or a workshop, it adds even more versatility to this already spacious property. With updated finishes, abundant storage, multiple flex spaces, a fully fenced yard, oversized garage + 2 off-street parking spots, and a layout that allows everyone to spread out, 42 Chestnut Street is anything but cookie-cutter—it’s a home with options.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,620 sq ftLot Size
$165Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amy Alfonsi• Keller Williams Realty Group
•610-792-5900 (broker)
•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Michael Hammond• Keller Williams Realty Group
42 Chestnut Street is a move-in ready home, conveniently located in Pottstown's borough. This is a beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom homestead. With renovations done by previous owner in 2020. There are refinished 1870 hardwood floors, original woodwork and trim. The sizeable living room leads you into the beautiful eye catching kitchen completed with a large island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a disposal. Off of the kitchen is a formal dining room, great for entertaining and hosting! There is also a first floor flex/lounge/office space. As you travel up one of the two staircases to the second floor the main bedroom sits right next to the first full bathroom along with a large closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms, a flex/lounge/sitting area perfect for catching up on some reading with a cup of coffee. There is also a mudroom/sunroom that brings you to your private fenced in backyard. In the back of the property sits a 2 car garage + an additional parking spot to the side of the garage. The previous owners renovations include: new gutters, new silicon roof system over the rear roof, new electric system, new gas furnace, and new gas hot water heater. New plumbing in the home. Join in the revitalization of Pottstown and enjoy walking to the park, grabbing a beverage and burger at the local restaurants and breweries, or enjoy shopping on High St!
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2013678
Jan 7, 2022
Sold
$280,000
$139/sq ft
Dec 7, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 6, 2021
Sold
$280,000
$139/sq ft
Oct 11, 2021
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2021
Listed
$259,900
$129/sq ft
+17
Welcome to 42 Chestnut Street, conveniently located in Pottstown's quaint borough. This adorable 3 bedroom 2.5 bath was recently renovated making it 100% move-in ready. In an effort preserve the history of the home you will find refinished 1870 hardwood floors, original woodwork and trim. The spacious living room leads you into an eat-in kitchen completed with a convenient & large island, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances and a disposal. The first floor offers an additional formal dining room, perfect for entertaining friends or hosting family game night. Your second floor you presents the main bedroom and attached full bathroom along with a large closet. Completing the upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms, a sitting area perfect for office space. Head back downstairs to cozy up with coffee/tea and a nice book in your heated sunroom that precedes your private backyard. During the renovations, the 2 car garage received new siding and doors. Borough parking is made easy with alley access providing parking for up to 5 vehicles. The 2020-21 rehab includes new gutters, new silicon roof system over the rear roof, new electric system, new gas furnace, and new gas hot water heater. New plumbing in the home. Conveniently located in walking distance to many parks, local restaurants, breweries & beer gardens and plenty of shopping!
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2000144
Apr 6, 2021
Sold
$255,000
$127/sq ft
Mar 7, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 3, 2021
Listed
$249,900
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,006 (+5.1%)
2025
$5,713 (+1.6%)
2024
$5,625 (+1.5%)
2023
$5,540 (+1.0%)
2022
$5,485 (+1.2%)
2021
$5,422 (+1.8%)
2020
$5,327 (+2.3%)
2019
$5,205 (+4.5%)
2018
$4,980 (+2.3%)
2017
$4,867 (+1.4%)
2015
$4,801 (+4.1%)
2014
$4,610
2013
$4,610 (+2.2%)
2011
$4,513 (+2.0%)
2010
$4,423 (+4.8%)
2009
$4,218
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,014
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,014
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
160005388005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
TTN
Traditional Town Neighborhood District
To preserve and enhance historic neighborhoods that are predominantly residential, but also have a small number of stores and offices mixed in with the housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pottstown, PA • 19464
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.1 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 42 Chestnut St
$332,899
$399 over list price of $333K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $249K to $395K.