Beautifully updated 1880's home with 3BR/1.5BA home in downtown Chester. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this charming and spacious single-family home offers over 2,500 sq ft of well-maintained living space. Boasting timeless character and thoughtful updates, this home is move-in ready and perfect for comfortable everyday living. Property Highlights: 3 generously sized bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1st floor laundry, large main living area, bonus room on the third floor—ideal for a home office, playroom, or guest space, Well-kept interior with ample storage throughout, Private and peaceful setting in a convenient downtown location, All light switches are Alexa-compatible. Recent Updates & Features: Renovated in 2017 to include new electrical & plumbing, New septic system installed in 2017 & updated in 2019, windows replaced in 2007, furnace updated in 2007, electric water heater new in 2012, roof is older but in good condition with no leaks or missing tiles.
Sold for $299,900
$299,900
20 William St, Chester, MA 01011
3beds
2,570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.63 Acres Lot
$311,800 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$2,880 Estimated rent
Home value
$311,800
$281,000 - $346,000
$2,880/mo
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Timeless characterQuiet dead-end streetWell-maintained living spaceGenerously sized bedroomsPrivate and peaceful settingMove-in ready
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Listed by:
Tammy Weidhaas 413-626-3064,
Today Real Estate, Inc. 413-579-8555
Bought with:
Timothy Coughlen
Park Square Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73401786
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Oil, Electric, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Bathroom - Half, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, High Speed Internet, Other
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,570
- Total interior livable area: 2,570 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,570
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 3971641
- Zoning: 000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Garrison,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $207,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,103
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Exclusions: Washer & Dryer & Alexa Units, Window Ac Units.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $299,900$117/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+68.5%$117/sqft |
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| 2/26/2020 | Sold | $178,000+1.7%$69/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$68/sqft |
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| 1/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $175,000+3%$68/sqft |
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| 6/12/2019 | Sold | $169,900$66/sqft |
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| 4/25/2019 | Pending sale | $169,900$66/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $169,900$66/sqft |
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| 12/1/2018 | Listing removed | $169,900$66/sqft |
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| 11/3/2018 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$66/sqft |
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| 9/16/2018 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$68/sqft |
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| 7/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $179,900$70/sqft |
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| 6/30/2018 | Pending sale | $179,900$70/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$70/sqft |
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| 6/8/2018 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$72/sqft |
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| 5/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $189,900+442.6%$74/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Sold | $35,000-56%$14/sqft |
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| 7/31/1997 | Sold | $79,500$31/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,103 +5.7% | $227,200 |
| 2024 | $3,881 +3.5% | $227,200 +8% |
| 2023 | $3,750 +6.1% | $210,300 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $3,533 +13.9% | $184,200 +23% |
| 2021 | $3,101 | $149,800 |
| 2020 | $3,101 +7.5% | $149,800 +9% |
| 2019 | $2,885 +51.9% | $137,400 +40.3% |
| 2018 | $1,899 -37.7% | $97,900 -34.7% |
| 2017 | $3,048 +0.8% | $150,000 |
| 2016 | $3,024 +3.4% | $150,000 -1% |
| 2015 | $2,924 -7.6% | $151,500 |
| 2014 | $3,163 +3% | $151,500 |
| 2013 | $3,072 +2.4% | $151,500 -4.2% |
| 2012 | $2,999 +1.8% | $158,200 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $2,947 +1% | $158,100 -9.3% |
| 2010 | $2,918 +2.5% | $174,300 |
| 2009 | $2,846 -0.6% | $174,300 |
| 2008 | $2,864 +9.1% | $174,300 +10.5% |
| 2007 | $2,624 +5% | $157,700 +9.8% |
| 2006 | $2,499 +11.8% | $143,600 +20.5% |
| 2005 | $2,236 -7.8% | $119,200 |
| 2004 | $2,425 +6.8% | $119,200 |
| 2003 | $2,270 +23.2% | $119,200 +5.8% |
| 2001 | $1,842 | $112,700 |
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Neighborhood: 01011
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- 5/10Chester Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
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