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.
Active under contract
Listed by: BHHS Verani Londonderry
$579,900
197 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036
2beds
1,112sqft
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
- 29 days |
- 2,177 |
- 96 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team Scattergood,
BHHS Verani Londonderry team.scattergood@verani.com
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5090733
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,900$521/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chester AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester Academy
- Middle: Chester Academy
- High: Pinkerton Academy
- District: Chester School District
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- New Hampshire
- Rockingham County
- Chester
- 03036
- 197 Chester Street





