12 S CHESTNUT STREET, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

$235,000 Asking Price

3 beds
1 bath
1,385  sqft
Built in 1900

Move-in ready. Mechanicsburg School District. Up to $8000 Seller Concession with acceptable offer. House is adjacent to Mechanicsburg's Historic District with many restored homes nearby. Enjoy tree lined streets while walking to downtown shops and events. Upon entering the home you walk into high ceilings of a 16'x26' Living room with a Federal style marble surround fireplace which add to the home's character and ambiance. Kitchen equipped with center mobile island, updated SS appliances. Half Bath has been started off Living Room with tile, wallpaper, electric and heat. No plumbing. Spacious semi-enclosed rear Porch off kitchen for relaxing or entertaining. All ready for you to enclose 4th side if desired. Adjacent is a 1.5 story (once Servant's Quarters) dwelling, could be a She Shed, work from home business space or become a garage if open up the side wall lined up with parking area. 2nd story balcony totally rebuilt 12/22. 1st flr Rear Porch Entrance Enclosure, 12/22. All new faucets inside and out. Roof on shed house has a lifetime coating, 11/ 2022. New PEX plumbing lines to tub/ shower. 2 new insulated, fire resistant entrance doors 9/23. Newer replacement windows and windows wraps. Metal roof on porch (2018) and on rear addition (2021). Waterproofed Reclaimed hardwood siding wraps much of the home exterior, from 2022. Economical/ efficient hot water baseboard heat throughout. Nicely landscaped lot with cedar fencing, maple trees, perennial flower beds for a colorful show Spring, Summer, Fall. 2nd level has 3 bedrooms and an adjacent sun filled room perfect for kid's playroom, sitting room, office or space for overnight guests. Walk up/ stand up attic w/floor boards throughout is insulated @ mostly R38. Thick stone walls of basement have been waterproofed. Newer wood access stairs off rear porch. Original architectural Corbels that embellish the roofline have been well preserved as are larger cantilevered Corbels over Entryway. Seller has preserved much original history here. With Acceptable offer, seller will give up to $8000 concession for buyer to finish half bath started on 1st floor, start a 2nd full bathroom or towards closing costs. A 1 year HSA Home Warranty is icing on the cake. This home lives large! Many family memories have filled this very light, airy home. Come make it yours! Seller is a PA licensed REALTOR.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic,Crown Moldings,Combination Dining/Living
Rooms:
Living Room,Sitting Room,Kitchen,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry
Appliances:
ENERGY STAR Refrigerator,Range Hood,Washer,Water Heater - High-Efficiency,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer,Stainless Steel Appliances,Dryer - Electric
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Partial,Outside Entrance,Poured Concrete,Workshop
Flooring:
Wood,Carpet,Vinyl
A/C:
Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Baseboard - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Electric, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
32"+ wide Doors

Exterior

General:
Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights,Gutter System,Outbuilding(s),Sidewalks, Above Grade
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Paved Parking

Construction

Roofing:
Metal,Composite
Windows:
Energy Efficient
General:
Frame, 2, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
MECHANICSBURG AREA
County:
CUMBERLAND

Lot

Zoning:
RESIDENTIAL, 17-23-0565-246
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Electric Available,Cable TV,Sewer Available,Natural Gas Available,Water Available, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
Microwave Wheeled Island is negotiable.

This listing courtesy of:
Howard Hanna Company-Harrisburg, LINDA L HARPER

About Mechanicsburg, PA

Housing

Number of Units
36,233
Median Home Value
$268,696
Median Rent
$1,049

25.40% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.13% are vacant.

Commute

Car
61.99%
Public Transportation
0.39%
Walk to Work
2.33%
Work from Home
34.77%
Other
0.34%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
84,923
Median Age
42.20
Median Household Size
2.61

Education

High School
24.76%
Associate’s Degree
8.41%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.89%
Graduate Degree
18.44%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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