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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,564 sqft
Price per Sqft $144
Subdivision Not In Development
MLS Listing ID 783969
Style Contemporary,Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,564
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $6,128
Lot Size 6,359 Sqft
Acres 0.146
Lot Dimensions 32.64 x 196
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Welcome to 543 Chestnut Street, a unique and charming property offering the flexibility of **two separate detached homes on one property**—all within easy walking distance of the Emmaus Triangle, farmers market, shops, restaurants, and the vibrant downtown Emmaus scene.
The main residence is a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom left side of a twin filled with original character and thoughtfully updated over the years. Step inside through the stunning double front doors and you'll find newly installed LVP wood-look floors, a classic handrail, and the charm of an older Emmaus home combined with modern conveniences.
The flexible floor plan includes a versatile room that can be used as a home office, dressing room, nursery, sitting room, or private extension of the primary bedroom. Also a recently renovated bathroom, convenient first-floor laundry, energy efficient natural gas heat, and gas cooking. Replacement windows add to the home's comfort and efficiency.
Outside, enjoy the welcoming front porch, back patio, and yard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Off-street and on-street parking provide additional convenience.
At the rear of the property is a **separate carriage house**, offering another private living space and an exciting range of possibilities. The carriage house features its own amenities, including a second-floor mini-split installed in 2019, newer roof, dishwasher, and a new hot water heater in 2026. The separate building creates the flexibility to **live in one and rent the other**, use the second space for extended family or guests, or simply enjoy the versatility that this unique property provides.
Major improvements include a **new HVAC system in the main house installed in May 2026**, newly installed mini-splits in the carriage house, roofs replaced in 2021, extensive renovation of the main house in 2020. Vinyl windows, and numerous newer appliances.
Best of all, you're not just buying a home—you're gaining the flexibility to create a living arrangement that works for you, with the potential for the second unit to help offset the cost of homeownership.
**Two buildings. Endless possibilities. A walkable Emmaus location. Come see how 543 Chestnut Street could work for you!**
Location
State PA
County Lehigh
Community Sidewalks
Area Emmaus
Direction From the Emmaus triangle, heading W, pass 5th Street. Home is on R.
Rooms
Basement Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating Ductless, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum, Resilient
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch, Patio
Parking Features Built In, Garage, Off Street, Parking Pad, On Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Sidewalks
Water Access Desc Public
Roof Type Asphalt,Fiberglass
Street Surface Paved
Porch Covered, Patio, Porch
Road Frontage Public Road
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Flat
Story 2
Foundation Block, Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two and One Half
Schools
Elementary Schools Jefferson Elementary
Middle Schools Lower Macungie
High Schools Emmaus
School District East Penn
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 549455240242001
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Special Listing Condition None