Jaime Durell
Responds Quickly
BHHS Verani Upper Valley
(339) 444-0372
124 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$693,500 Price
159 River St Chester, VT 05143
Chester AreaEstimated Value: $440,957
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,438
Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 4.99 Acre Lot
- Farmhouse Style Home
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Level Lot
About This Home
As of March 2017Investors and contractors take note. This great in-town 4.99 acre lot has an antique farmhouse and huge potential with a large lot fronting on 3 roads. Find a roomy kitchen, dining room, living room, den and a full bath. There is also an attached work shop. The upstairs offers a great bonus room that could work well as a game room or large office as well as three plus bedroom. The one bay garage with a covered carport is great storage. The large level yard is perfect for gardening or whatever your imagination can think up. The hearty blackberry bushes are a sweet treat in the summer months. Convenient in-town living, just a short walk to the village. This home is ready and waiting for your big hug!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc. License #081.0001967 Listed on: 09/01/2015
Last Buyer's Agent
Philip Atwood
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc. License #081.0001844
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1870
Lot Details
- 4.99 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned Res 20
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Connecting Stairway
- Interior Basement Entry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Chester-Andover Elementary School
- Green Mountain Uhsd #35 Middle School
- Green Mountain Uhsd #35 High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Underground Utilities
- Water Heater Leased
- Septic Tank
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 1, 2015
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joan Morey
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Philip Atwood
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
List Price
$149,700
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,700
-59.92%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$380,957
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.67%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Chester, VT
-
Jaime Durell
-
Ross Doody
Ross Doody
Century 21 Highview Realty
(802) 810-8077
207 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$65K - $315K Price Range
-
Christopher Cummings
Christopher Cummings
Cummings & Co
(413) 225-4215
40 Total Sales
3 in Chester
$65K - $129K Price Range
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Vin Morris
Vin Morris
BHHS Verani Upper Valley
(877) 865-3144
35 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$262K - $312K Price Range
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Gail Beardmore
Gail Beardmore
Engel & Völkers Okemo
(802) 797-7068
78 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$239,000 Price
-
Lawrence Zupan
Lawrence Zupan
EXP Realty
(802) 856-8301
41 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$605,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2017 03/30/17 | Sold | $60,000 | -59.9% | $42 / Sq Ft |
| 11/21/2016 11/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/01/2015 09/01/15 | For Sale | $149,700 | -- | $104 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,821 | $258,900 | $46,700 | $212,200 |
| 2024 | $7,182 | $258,900 | $46,700 | $212,200 |
| 2023 | $4,110 | $258,900 | $46,700 | $212,200 |
| 2022 | $6,173 | $258,900 | $46,700 | $212,200 |
| 2021 | $5,691 | $231,900 | $46,700 | $185,200 |
| 2020 | $5,469 | $231,900 | $46,700 | $185,200 |
| 2019 | $4,563 | $217,400 | $55,500 | $161,900 |
| 2018 | $1,972 | $95,800 | $55,500 | $40,300 |
| 2017 | $0 | $131,700 | $76,400 | $55,300 |
| 2016 | $0 | $131,700 | $76,400 | $55,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $2,570 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,570 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,568 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joan Morey
Seller's Agent in 2017
Joan Morey
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
(802) 843-2390
13 Total Sales
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P
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Philip Atwood
Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
Map
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 4448273
APN: 144-045-11405
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