Some properties just radiate a certain warmth, charm and magic and this home is definitely one of them. Imagine sitting on the front porch and listening the soft rustle of the willow tree leaves and the babbling brook trickling by, then you step inside and feel that you have walked into a home that was truly loved. The large kitchen offers nice upgrades including tile floor, granite countertops and appliances. The main level offers a bedroom, dining room, office space and living room. All of the windows have been replaced (except in the attic), updated electric panel, insulation done by Efficiency VT, new stoves in the barn room and living room (see MLS docs for the complete list). This property is perfect for anyone looking for a TRUE Vermont home with loads of potential. Great natural light, large bedrooms, hardwood floors and attached garage. One of the features I personally love is the screened stone patio (barn room) off the back of the house. The rustic beams and barn boards with wood stove is a wonderful space to relax and entertain. Above is unfinished space ready for your ideas, work out space? yoga studio? game room? There are pretty perennials and gardens surrounding the home. The back yard is private with attached shed space and back deck. Chester is a wonderful community and this home is perfectly situated for easy access to I91, Grafton, ski resorts, shopping and walking to the village green. The sellers have loved owning this home and have created many many memories here. Don't miss your chance to be the next stewards of this truly special property.
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Listed by: Cummings & Co
Price cut: $24K (6/14)
$325,000
397 River Street, Chester, VT 05143
4beds
3,332sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1854
2 Acres Lot
$319,200 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood stoveDining roomHardwood floorsOffice spaceFront porchAttached shed spaceWillow tree leaves
- 46 days |
- 759 |
- 58 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Kelley,
Cummings & Co 802-874-7081
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5087965
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups
Features
- Dining Area, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,148
- Total interior livable area: 3,332 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,332
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 281
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Level, In Town, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: 14404511325
- Zoning description: Neighborhood
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1854
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $258,800
- Annual tax amount: $7,529
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$319,200
$303,000 - $335,000
$3,810/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Price change | $325,000-6.9%$98/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+1645%$105/sqft |
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| 8/29/2023 | Sold | $20,000$6/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $258,800 -1.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $262,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $262,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $262,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $262,600 -9.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $290,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $290,400 |
| 2017 | $5,270 | $290,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $290,400 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,904 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,904 +119.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,324 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,324 +9.2% |
| 2003 | $3,093 | $1,213 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chester-Chester Depot
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Chester-Andover Usd #29Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Green Mountain Uhsd #35Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester-Andover Elementary
- Middle: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
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- Vermont
- Windsor County
- Chester
- 05143
- Chester-Chester Depot
- 397 River Street





