Step into a piece of Chester's history with this sprawling Folk Victorian offering over 3,800 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms. Rich in character and architectural detail, this home offers the space and flexibility to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Inside, you'll find generously sized rooms throughout, including a spacious living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and a large entertainment room complete with a wet bar, creating an ideal setting for gatherings, celebrations, or relaxing at home. The thoughtfully designed primary suite features a beautiful en-suite bathroom, while first-floor laundry adds everyday convenience. The flexible floor plan provides abundant space for family, guests, remote work, hobbies, or multi-generational living. Outside, a paved driveway leads to a detached one-car garage, and the level backyard offers plenty of room for recreation, gardening, pets, or outdoor entertaining. Mature trees and established landscaping create a natural buffer from the road, providing a sense of privacy while remaining just moments from Chester's village amenities, shops, restaurants, and community events. Combining historic character, generous living space, and a highly desirable location, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Chester's classic homes. Conveniently located just minutes from I-91 and within easy reach of Okemo Mountain Resort, Magic Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Stratton Mountain, and other Southern Vermont outdoor destinations, this property offers year-round access to skiing, hiking, recreation, and travel throughout the region.
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Listed by: Real Broker LLC
$475,000
81 Main Street, Chester, VT 05143
5beds
3,865sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceDetached one-car garageWet barPaved drivewayThoughtfully designed primary suiteFlexible floor planLarge entertainment room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Betsy Adamovich,
Real Broker LLC 855-450-0442
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5095551
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Mini Fridge, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Soaking Tub, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,265
- Total interior livable area: 3,865 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,865
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Building, Garden, Natural Shade
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Level, Major Road Frontage, Sidewalks, Street Lights, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 14404511906
- Zoning description: Village Center
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage,Other,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Propane, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,700
- Annual tax amount: $8,894
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+3.3%$123/sqft |
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| 2/10/2023 | Sold | $460,000-4%$119/sqft |
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| 12/22/2022 | Pending sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
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| 9/22/2022 | Pending sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
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| 9/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,000+60.2%$124/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Listing removed | $299,000$77/sqft |
Source: Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty #4715881 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Price change | $299,000-9.1%$77/sqft |
Source: Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty #4715881 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,000-9.9%$85/sqft |
Source: Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty #4715881 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2016 | Listing removed | $365,000$94/sqft |
Source: Barrett and Valley Associates, Inc/Chest #4493858 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $365,000-3.7%$94/sqft |
Source: Barrett and Valley Associates, Inc/Chest #4493858 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2016 | Listing removed | $379,000$98/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Watson Realty/ Ludlow #4447363 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2015 | Listed for sale | $379,000+48.6%$98/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Watson Realty/ Ludlow #4447363 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2004 | Sold | $255,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $305,700 -16% |
| 2019 | -- | $364,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $364,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $364,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $364,000 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,640 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,640 -14.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $4,260 |
| 2012 | -- | $4,260 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,260 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,260 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,260 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,260 +206.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,391 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,391 |
| 2003 | $3,547 | $1,391 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chester-Chester Depot
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Chester-Andover Usd #29Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Green Mountain Uhsd #35Grades: 7-12Distance: 1 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
- 81 Main Street


