NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Middlesex Ave Chester, CT 06412

Chester Area

Estimated Value: $372,000 - $400,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 Sq Ft
$311/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 25, 2025

Last sale price $360,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,520 / mo

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Bitondo

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0755232 Listed on: 01/14/2025

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Co-Listed By

Laura Bitondo

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0056449

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Schellens

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0661877

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School
  • Winthrop Middle School
  • Region 4 Middle School
  • Valley High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 940208

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,205

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1248
  • Total Sq Ft: 1248
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Route 154 is Middlesex Ave. Look foir Berkshire sign
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Covered Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: None, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Steam
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Region 4

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2
  • Lot Description: Treed Sloping Lot Cleared Open Lot
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 940208

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 4205

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • Middle Jr High School: Winthrop
  • High School: Valley

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1983
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$388,564
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Chester, CT

  • Brandon Puorro Real Estate Agent - Puorro Realty Group

    Brandon Puorro

    Puorro Realty Group

    (860) 661-0562

    53 Total Sales

    10 in Chester

    $150K - $640K Price Range

    Brandon Puorro
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  • Anthony Velez Real Estate Agent - VC Property Group, LLC

    Anthony Velez

    VC Property Group, LLC

    (860) 809-4912

    33 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $600,000 Price

    Anthony Velez
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  • Dylan Walter Real Estate Agent - William Raveis Real Estate

    Dylan Walter

    William Raveis Real Estate

    (959) 265-0588

    76 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $451,000 Price

    Dylan Walter
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  • Gregory Hanner Real Estate Agent - Garden Realty

    Gregory Hanner

    Garden Realty

    (860) 809-5064

    260 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $375,000 Price

    Gregory Hanner
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  • Amy Rio Real Estate Agent - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate

    Amy Rio

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate

    (860) 321-8567

    1,038 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $295,000 Price

    Amy Rio
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  • Kimberly McHugh Real Estate Agent - Puorro Realty Group

    Kimberly McHugh

    Puorro Realty Group

    (857) 323-9161

    6 Total Sales

    2 in Chester

    $368K - $405K Price Range

    Kimberly McHugh
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $360,000 +12.5% $288 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $319,900 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $4,657 $171,990 $59,500 $112,490
2024 $4,205 $171,990 $59,500 $112,490
2023 $3,845 $129,450 $59,500 $69,950
2022 $3,819 $129,450 $59,500 $69,950
2021 $3,819 $129,450 $59,500 $69,950
2020 $3,705 $129,450 $59,500 $69,950
2019 $3,727 $129,450 $59,500 $69,950
2018 $3,523 $129,950 $63,000 $66,950
2017 $3,425 $129,950 $63,000 $66,950
2016 $2,620 $129,950 $63,000 $66,950
2015 $3,290 $129,950 $63,000 $66,950
2014 $3,225 $129,950 $63,000 $66,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Bitondo Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Theresa Bitondo

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (860) 575-5501

    44 Total Sales

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  • Laura Bitondo Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Laura Bitondo

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (860) 573-5475

    73 Total Sales

    Laura Bitondo
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  • Kathy Schellens Real Estate Agent - William Pitt

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kathy Schellens

    William Pitt

    (860) 395-4441

    76 Total Sales

    Kathy Schellens
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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24068598

SmartMLS

APN: CHES-000004-000000-000103

Connecticut Middlesex County Chester 06412

261 Middlesex Ave, Chester, CT

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