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$244,557$148 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Dec 2, 2014

653 CHESTNUT ST

EMMAUS, PA 18049
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,648 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$245K
$229K low$260K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Dec 2, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,399 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$121,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$121,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Emmaus High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18049These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

653 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Older than 88% of homes in Emmaus 18049

What homes are worth in Emmaus 18049

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$193K$817K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Emmaus 18049.

How it measures up in Emmaus 18049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmaus 18049.

Estimated value$244,557
CheaperTypical $378,224Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,648 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 653 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmaus 18049Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,55710% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1483% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,648 ft²47% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²7% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes13% of homes

About 653 Chestnut St

How much is 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA is $244,557 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $228,688 to $260,426. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA last sell?

653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA last sold on Dec 2, 2014 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA?

653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,648 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA built?

653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA?

653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA is assigned to Emmaus High School (high), rated A; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA compare to other homes in Emmaus 18049?

Among the 6,715 homes in Emmaus 18049, it is worth more than 10% of them ($244,557 against a typical $378,224), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($148 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,648 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 20% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 653 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA was $4,399. The county assessed it at $121,300.

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