For sale

Price cut: $5K (6/22)

$264,900

254 Route 20, Chester, MA 01011

3beds

1,968sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1850

0.36 Acres Lot

$270,400 Zestimate^®

$135/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to this historic Colonial home nestled in the center of Chester, offering charm and modern potential. Featuring 6 spacious rooms, including 3 generous bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this home is ideal for Living, investors, or those seeking an Airbnb rental opportunity. Inside, enjoy the warmth of beautiful wood floors throughout most of the home, a large kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space, and closets galore for all your storage needs. Additional features include a spacious three-season front porch that’s surrounded by natural light accented by a beautiful wood ceiling, vinyl windows, an attached 1-car garage, and a storage shed — all situated on a 0.36-acre lot. Located along the scenic Westfield River, this property is a haven for outdoor lovers, with nearby hiking and riding trails, and is just a short drive to Jacobs Pillow, Tanglewood, Lee Outlets, and only 30 minutes to Westfield or the Berkshires.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Main,Basement

Family room

Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Slider
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Level: First

Living room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
Level: Main,First

Heating

Baseboard, Oil, Wood

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,968
Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,968

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: Scenic View(s), Water, River
Has water view: Yes
Water view: River,Water
Waterfront features: Waterfront, Stream, River

Lot

Size: 0.36 Acres
Features: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Level

Details

Parcel number: 3971822
Zoning: B

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1850

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Chester

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $135/sqft
Tax assessed value: $220,600
Annual tax amount: $3,984
Date on market: 11/12/2025

Estimated market value

$270,400

$257,000 - $284,000

$2,607/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/22/2026	Price change	$264,900-1.9%$135/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem
5/27/2026	Price change	$269,900-1.8%$137/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem
5/14/2026	Price change	$274,900-1.6%$140/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Listed for sale	$279,500$142/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem
5/3/2026	Contingent	$279,500$142/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem
10/31/2025	Price change	$279,500-1.9%$142/sqft
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9/24/2025	Price change	$284,900-0.3%$145/sqft
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9/10/2025	Listed for sale	$285,900$145/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73428417 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,984 +5.7%	$220,600
2024	$3,768 +3.7%	$220,600 +8.2%
2023	$3,634 +7%	$203,800 +15.1%
2022	$3,397 +18%	$177,100 +27.3%
2021	$2,879	$139,100
2020	$2,879 +0.7%	$139,100 +2.1%
2019	$2,860 +9.1%	$136,200 +0.8%
2018	$2,621 -4.5%	$135,100
2017	$2,745 +0.8%	$135,100
2016	$2,724 +3.4%	$135,100 -1%
2015	$2,634 -7.6%	$136,500
2014	$2,850 +3.9%	$136,500 +1%
2013	$2,742 +4.5%	$135,200 -2.3%
2012	$2,624 +1.7%	$138,400
2011	$2,580 +0.7%	$138,400 -9.5%
2010	$2,561 +2.5%	$153,000
2009	$2,498 -0.6%	$153,000
2008	$2,514 +7.7%	$153,000 +9.1%
2007	$2,335 +11.3%	$140,300 +16.3%
2006	$2,098 +18.3%	$120,600 +27.6%
2005	$1,773 -7.8%	$94,500
2004	$1,922 +5.8%	$94,500 -0.9%
2003	$1,816 +21.1%	$95,400 +3.9%
2001	$1,500	$91,800

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