1253 Chestnut St, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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1253 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,336 sqft

$296,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,731/mo*
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$296,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,731/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,336 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Beautifully renovated historic home with hardwood floors, wrought iron, granite countertops, updated appliances, plumbing fixtures and plenty of space. Large windows fill this home with natural light and the storm windows and high efficiency HVAC system keep utility costs down. This house has 5 bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms. A detached 1 car garage offers extra storage or parking. Close to WKU, Concerts in the Park, Fountain Square, and everything downtown BG has to offer. Please contact me by phone before submitting a Zillow application. Thanks and have a great day!

James Brown, Keller Williams First Choice Realty

Tenants pay utilities and are responsible for lawn care.
1253 Chestnut St, Bowling Green, KY 42101 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,336 sqft single-family home built in 1945. It last sold for $155,680 on Jan 25, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2022 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 16, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $296,600, with a rent estimate of $1,834/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1253 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price History for 1253 Chestnut St

DatePriceEventSource
09/16/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
08/29/2022$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
07/30/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
07/25/2021$2,250Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
01/25/2014$155,680Sold
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Market trends in Bowling Green

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$293K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.2%
Price per sq ft
$163
$0MoM
Available listings
644
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$631
Assessment$192,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1253 Chestnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1357 Park St, Bowling Green, KY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$268,000
05/20/26
5
3
2,106
1346 Chestnut St, Bowling Green, KY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/19/25
3
3
2,348
531 E 12th Ave, Bowling Green, KY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$550,000
02/16/26
5
3
4,000
644 E 14th Ave, Bowling Green, KY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/03/25
4
2
2,290
521 E 13th Ave, Bowling Green, KY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$318,500
05/29/26
4
3
1,820
1357 State St, Bowling Green, KY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$433,600
01/12/26
5
5
3,416
1327 State St, Bowling Green, KY
0.13
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/09/25
5
5
4,144
522 E 13th Ave, Bowling Green, KY
0.03
Single-Family Home
$320,000
06/19/26
4
2
2,205
1356 Park St, Bowling Green, KY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$355,000
04/08/26
5
3
2,925
1377 High St, Bowling Green, KY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/26/26
6
2
2,516

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Bowling Green

At least 619 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 24 % Say there are community events

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  • Jmilam12
    "Easily accessible to the main highway. Never busy. Close enough to amenities, but far enough from being in town. "
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  • Albertohdz
    "I had lived in the neighborhood for over 8 years, great place to live, excellent schools, and community."
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  • Albertohdz
    "I really enjoy living in this neighborhood. It’s very clean, safe, and perfect for taking walks with my dog. The neighbors are friendly and respectful, which makes the community feel welcoming. The location is also very convenient—there are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby, and it’s just a short drive to I-65, making it easy to get anywhere quickly. Overall, it’s a great place to live."
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  • Amanda Mclean
    "Mind your dog parks or invest in flea protection. Always have a leash. Otherwise a very great area for dog parents."
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  • Shannon Grise
    "There are many different types of neighborhoods in bowling green each having their own unique charm. Most neighborhoods are very family and pet friendly. There are many nice parks for children, walking trails, feeding ducks, picnic venues and disk golf opportunities. "
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  • 2qhsfmmz69
    "I have lived in BG for 26 years. It is a great place to grow up and raise a family in. Lots of diversity and is growing like crazy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "HOA and clean neighborhoods. Very close to good schools and the mall and supermarkets. Close to a leading Hospital. "
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  • Ejtravis1084
    "What a cool little town. So safe and clean. Very cool old houses. Great places to eat and the town square is beautiful. "
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  • Daddygod68@gmail.com
    "I have never saw buses in Bowling Green my with the exception of school buses. A lot of thieves, people coming in out of your unit and they have a serious problems with RATS. A Hackers paradise. Not the best place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived here for over a year. Folks are friendly and we have neighborhood activities. would highly recommend this neighborhood to anyone."
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  • Trulia User
    "Briarwood is a beautiful, older, subdivision of Bowling Green that is safe, has an atmosphere of the suburbs but is close to town, the restaurants, entertainment. It’s great for young and old alike."
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  • Aliviagmccombs
    "Shopping is very convenient, has lots of activities and parks to take children. Its a fairly large city but only for small town people, there are more crimes then i would like to remember. "
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  • Thomic13
    "Great park and soccer field right across the street! Safe place for kids. Just visiting right now so I can’t say much more "
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  • Dede56.perdue
    "Sidewalks are only on one side of the street... doesn’t really bother me. Most people pick up after their dogs, occasionally they don’t... "
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  • Leslie R. C.
    "Yard sale, families walking, trick or treat, Christmas decorating contest, home owners association. "
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  • Ashley.alexander
    "One family let’s their dog roam in the neighborhood and in neighboring yards daily. Most people in the neighborhood walk their animals on a leash. "
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  • Joseph M.
    "lots of great respect for the arts and fooooood. bowling green has the most restaurants per capita of any city in the u.s."
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  • Alexis E.
    "Super easy to get around in bowling Green I wouldn’t feel the need to get a new car fast. Every store is in good reach from neighborhoods to all"
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  • Albertohdz .
    "Some people don’t pick up after their pets. Everything else, is good at the neighborhood, quiet, and safe"
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  • Jason
    "Good yard sizes and no major incidents makes for a dog friendly area. We see a lot of people out in the neighborhood walking their dogs and no major issues"
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  • Kkucharski2013
    "It is a college town and we have many types of cultural events . Bowling a Green offers a variety of ethnic stores as well."
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  • Mac1780
    "nothing really. there's an ok pool. it's just a fairly safe place to walk around and it's maintained well. nothing special. "
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  • Albertohdz .
    "My neighborhood is safe, all neighbors are very respectful, and take care of each other. Quiet at night. Excellent school district."
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  • Elisa W.
    "The people in this area make this Community unique. There are a lot of farmers and farm land there are a lot of animals that look healthy I like this area because of the Corvette museum I like this area because of the International center I like this area because of the donuts. This city is not too small and not to be it is a great area to raise a family. I was suggest that anyone who is looking for a city to move to to choose Bowling Green because there are a lot of Restaurants in diversity They also have great fun raising The valley college football and basketball is great. You can make a lot of money in this city this place is set up for economic growth"
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  • Jan F.
    "people will walk their dogs and then allow them to use the bathroom in everyone's yards and refuse to pick it up. we're ready to move to the country."
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  • Bobandlary
    "We have amazing trick or treat community and it is very safe. Some people may get their packages stolen but if you are home you are safer to not have your package stolen. Great neighborhoods great place. "
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  • Kkucharski2013
    "We have lots of cultural events being a college community. We also have lots of great local businesses"
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  • Lizbethik T.
    "that there is a lot of kids all the time playing outside with no problem. No worries abt an accident or anything like that. very family friendly"
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  • Donald E.
    "We have a variety of different events such a as: Brew and Tunes Concerts in the Park BG Pride International festival "
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  • Samantha A. Y.
    "Dog friendly area, with people walking their dogs on a regular basis. Clean up after them though and keep them out of others yards. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a great place to live, just don’t leave anything good out bc we had a 4wheeler that got stole "
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  • Forrest_terrell
    "I grew up in the neighborhood as a child. The community is great and also as a great school in the area."
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  • Star M.
    "My commute is mostly city traffic involving multiple city lights and low speed limits or clear highway"
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  • Carolina C.
    "We celebrate international festivals and I love seeing other cultures embrace their culture so other people can learn. "
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  • Tshikunga Annie
    "Because it’s a quiet beautiful peaceful place that I’ve loved And I want to move in, and I have we’re Ten members in the family!!"
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  • Mackenzie G. C.
    "Bowling Green has always been a great place to live and I look forward to the changes the city has decided to make!"
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  • Meg
    "There are a lot of people who have dogs and walk them at all hours of the day. All the dogs seem well-trained. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to the jail. And the police station. Shift changes and trains that will go through the night. Be prepared to purchase ear plugs "
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  • Chelle2000a
    "Bowling Green has good job opportunities and a reasonable house market. Rental prices however are through the roof. The county and city have excellent schools."
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  • Brenda Key
    "Best schools and a very tight knit neighborhood family. Park and grills for having about any function. Only draw back is people drive entirely too fast in the Subdivision. Speed humps are greatly needed. "
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