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  • Listed by: BHHS Verani Londonderry
    $579,900

    197 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036

    2beds
    1,112sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    16.49 Acres Lot
    $565,700 Zestimate®
    $521/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Classic farmhouseChicken coopFenced in areasBeautiful country settingLarge eat-in kitchen
    This property presents a rare opportunity to own a large lot on desirable Chester St. Many options here: Update the house and create a huge farm property, build a new house and use the existing house as an ADU/cottage or other, subdivide into two lots with town approvals ** A beautiful country setting for this 16.4+/- acre farm with wooded areas to explore. ** This classic farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, laminate, tile and soft wood floors. NEWER forced hot water boiler. Many farm features: Chicken coop, fenced in areas, 20x24 2-stall horse pole barn, a large barn that was moved to the property from another site in Chester. Peaceful, yet conveniently located, about 8.5 miles to Exit 4 I-93 and about 6.9 miles to Exit 2 Route 101. About Chester ** WASON POND is where residents can go to enjoy a quiet, natural place to walk, hike, cross-country ski, walk dogs, kayak, picnic, and swim. SCHOOLS: Consists of elementary & middle school, Chester Academy and the High School is Pinkerton Academy, in Derry. SCARECROWS: The town has been going scarecrow crazy for many years. Every October there are over 400 scarecrows placed all over town with a map showing the locations. The scarecrows will be on display through Oct. 31. HALLOWEEN NIGHT: Brings many visitors to Chester Street, where over the years Trick or Treat has become a must-see event. AGENTS & BUYERS to do their own Due Diligence to verify all listing information and verify options with town and necessary approvals to do so. Room sizes are for reference only; not guaranteed. *** House being sold in current condition and all items on the property to remain after month-to-month tenant leaves. House is tenant occupied and works from the house.
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    BHHS Verani Londonderry team.scattergood@verani.com

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090733MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Oil, Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Dining Area, Natural Light, Indoor Storage
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Softwood
      • Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Interior Stairs,Sump Pump,Walkout,Exterior Entry,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,644
      • Total interior livable area: 1,112 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,112
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, RV Access/Parking
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Garden, Poultry Coop
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 425
      Lot
      • Size: 16.49 Acres
      • Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near School(s)
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: CHSTM004B053L000
      • Zoning description: RD RE

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame
      • Foundation: Block, Concrete Slab, Stone
      • Roof: Architectural Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1930

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Private Sewer, Replacement Leach Field, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
      • Utilities for property: Phone, Cable at Site, Telephone at Site

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Chester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $521/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $407,629
      • Annual tax amount: $6,889
      • Date on market: 5/25/2026
      • Exclusions: Vintage John Deere Tractor in the barn
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $565,700

        $537,000 - $594,000

        $2,900/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/26/2026Listed for sale$579,900$521/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,669 +5.5%$407,629 +49.7%
        2023$6,319 +8.4%$272,356
        2022$5,828 +4.2%$272,356
        2020$5,591 -1.3%$272,356
        2019$5,665 +13.4%$272,356 +32.2%
        2018$4,996 +1.1%$206,037 -0.3%
        2016$4,942 +11.2%$206,700 +14.6%
        2015$4,443 -3.6%$180,300 -0.1%
        2014$4,611 $180,400

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 03036

          Getting around

          16 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          16 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Chester Academy
          • Middle: Chester Academy
          • High: Pinkerton Academy
          • District: Chester School District

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