1242 Chestnut St, Trainer, PA, 19061
About This Home
Open House Sunday 8/2/26 from 1 to 3 stop by ./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!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Carpet,Laminate
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,232
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,232
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 46000012100
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 52.00 x 82.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,511 | $18,132 |
| Home Insurance * | $128 | $1,536 |
| Property Taxes | $403 | $4,836 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,266 | $27,192 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2026-06-18 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2006-12-20 | Sold | $80,000 |
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