171 Prospect St Chester, MA 01011
Estimated payment $307/month
Highlights
- River View
- Wooded Lot
- Outdoor Storage
- Colonial Architecture
- No HOA
- Heating System Uses Oil
About This Home
Beautiful wood house with tons of space and character, needs some love to bring back to life. Nestled into the hills of Chester, it's just steps away from the Railway Museum and downtown. Foundation partially rebuild with newer windows and doors. Much work already done. Come bring it over the finish line and have yourself a beautiful historic house with amazing mountain and river views.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.75 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
Property Views
- River
- Scenic Vista
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Post and Beam
- Stone Foundation
- Slate Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,322 Sq Ft Home
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 3971751
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 | $3,941 | $218,200 | $20,200 | $198,000 |
| 2024 | $3,667 | $214,700 | $20,200 | $194,500 |
| 2023 | $3,546 | $198,900 | $20,200 | $178,700 |
| 2022 | $3,360 | $175,200 | $20,200 | $155,000 |
| 2020 | $3,128 | $151,100 | $16,700 | $134,400 |
| 2019 | $3,102 | $147,700 | $15,700 | $132,000 |
| 2018 | $2,929 | $151,000 | $15,700 | $135,300 |
| 2017 | $3,068 | $151,000 | $15,700 | $135,300 |
| 2016 | $3,044 | $151,000 | $15,700 | $135,300 |
| 2015 | $2,945 | $152,600 | $17,400 | $135,200 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 12/22/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/10/2025 12/10/25 | For Sale | $49,500 | -- | $21 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreclosure Deed | $143,000 | None Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73461293
APN: CHES-002010-000000-001200
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