For sale

$259,900

234 Chestnut St, Salem, VA 24153

3beds

1,588sqft

$1,819/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1935

0.28 Acres Lot

$255,000 Zestimate^®

$164/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Vinyl-sided ranchBright sunroomFenced backyardStorage shedCovered front porchHardwood floors throughoutDining room

Charming Salem Ranch on a Corner Lot! This vinyl-sided ranch sits on a 0.28-acre corner lot within walking distance from downtown Salem. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout, a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, and a cozy den with a second fireplace. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a bright sunroom, and an enclosed rear porch for year-round enjoyment. Outside features include a covered front porch, fenced backyard, storage shed, and an attached 1-car garage. The full unfinished basement provides abundant storage space. Don't miss this well-maintained home in a convenient Salem location!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Bedroom 1

Level: Entry

Bedroom 2

Level: Entry

Bedroom 3

Level: Entry

Den

Level: Entry

Dining room

Level: Entry

Kitchen

Level: Entry

Laundry

Level: Entry

Living room

Level: Entry

Heating

Forced Air Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Den, Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,588
Total interior livable area: 1,588 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Paved Driveway
Covered spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Screened Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.28 Acres
Features: Level

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 14423

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

Year built: 1935

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Salem

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $164/sqft
Tax assessed value: $181,500
Annual tax amount: $2,229
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 86 days

Estimated market value

$255,000

$242,000 - $268,000

$2,117/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$259,900-1.7%$164/sqft
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8/18/2024	Listing removed	--
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7/26/2024	Price change	$264,500-0.1%$167/sqft
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7/20/2024	Listed for sale	$264,750$167/sqft
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7/13/2024	Pending sale	$264,750$167/sqft
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7/10/2024	Price change	$264,750-3.7%$167/sqft
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6/13/2024	Listed for sale	$275,000$173/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,142 +0.7%	$181,500 +2.4%
2024	$2,126 +10.7%	$177,200 +10.7%
2023	$1,921 +8.6%	$160,100 +8.6%
2022	$1,769 +2.9%	$147,400 +2.9%
2021	$1,718 +3.2%	$143,200 +3.2%
2020	$1,664 +3.9%	$138,700 +2.1%
2019	$1,602 +0.7%	$135,800 +0.7%
2018	$1,592 +1%	$134,900 +1%
2017	$1,575	$133,500
2016	$1,575 +67.5%	$133,500 +0.7%
2015	$940	$132,600
2014	$940	$132,600
2012	--	$132,600
2011	--	$132,600
2010	--	$132,600
2008	--	--
2007	--	--
2006	--	--
2005	--	--
2004	--	--
2003	--	--
2002	--	$71,400
2001	--	$71,400