Come & enjoy all that Chester has to offer! Chester is one of the most sought after Connecticut village towns! This sweet Colonial built in 1935 is set back from the road on 2 picturesque acres of land offering plenty of expansion possibilities! Family owned since 1935. First floor offers a living room with stone fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen & mud room. All original hardwood floors throughout & original woodwork. 3 bedrooms & a full bath upstairs & a walk-up attic for storage potential. Living room leads out to a charming side porch with pillars & deck. Mechanicals are all updated: newer well pump in 2015, newer furnace in 2012. Some cosmetics needed but great bones & so much potential. A short drive to Chester village and a great price range for a starter home or for someone looking to downsize. Don't miss this opportunity! Property sold as is.
Sold for $360,000
$360,000
261 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT 06412
3beds
1,248sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
2 Acres Lot
$395,900 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$2,648 Estimated rent
Home value
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$360,000 - $435,000
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Stone fireplaceOriginal woodworkOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Theresa Bitondo 860-575-5501,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 860-347-4486,
Laura Bitondo 860-347-4486,
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with:
Kathy W. Schellens, RES.0661877
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24068598
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,248
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,248
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: None, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Sloped, Cleared, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 940208
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $171,990
- Annual tax amount: $4,205
- Date on market: 1/14/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2025 | Sold | $360,000+12.5%$288/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24068598 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Pending sale | $319,900$256/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24068598 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Contingent | $319,900$256/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #24068598 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $319,900$256/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24068598 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,657 +10.7% | $171,990 |
| 2024 | $4,205 +9.4% | $171,990 +32.9% |
| 2023 | $3,845 +0.7% | $129,450 |
| 2022 | $3,819 | $129,450 |
| 2021 | $3,819 +3.1% | $129,450 |
| 2020 | $3,705 -0.6% | $129,450 |
| 2019 | $3,727 +5.8% | $129,450 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $3,523 +2.9% | $129,950 |
| 2017 | $3,425 +4.1% | $129,950 |
| 2015 | $3,290 +2% | $129,950 |
| 2014 | $3,225 -4.8% | $129,950 -15.8% |
| 2013 | $3,389 -2.3% | $154,390 |
| 2012 | $3,469 +1.7% | $154,390 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $3,411 | $154,290 |
| 2010 | $3,411 +4.7% | $154,290 |
| 2009 | $3,257 +3.8% | $154,290 +17.4% |
| 2008 | $3,137 +5.8% | $131,400 +2.5% |
| 2007 | $2,964 +3.3% | $128,200 |
| 2006 | $2,868 +1.1% | $128,200 |
| 2005 | $2,836 +1% | $128,200 |
| 2004 | $2,808 +6.6% | $128,200 +34% |
| 2003 | $2,635 +10.9% | $95,700 |
| 2001 | $2,376 -1% | $95,700 -22.8% |
| 1995 | $2,400 | $124,040 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06412
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Chester Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester
- Middle: Winthrop,Region 4
- High: Valley
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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