$349,000
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397 River St Chester, VT 05143

Estimated payment $2,490/month

Total Views 275
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,332 Sq Ft
$105 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Antique Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Lisa Kelley

Cummings & Co License #081.0120202 Listed on: 05/09/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Neighborhood

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Natural Light
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Walkup Attic
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Chester-Andover Elementary School
  • Green Mountain Uhsd #35 Middle School
  • Green Mountain Uhsd #35 High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,530

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

2 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Antique, Farmhouse
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Level, In Town, Neighborhood
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public Maintained Road
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3332.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Walk-in Pantry, Walkup Attic
  • Unit Levels: 2.5
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
  • Other Equipment: Gas Stove, Wood Stove
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Patio, Covered Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
  • High School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
  • Middle Or Junior School: Green Mountain UHSD #35

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7529.52

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $7,179 $258,800 $50,000 $208,800
2023 $4,026 $262,600 $53,800 $208,800
2022 $6,109 $262,600 $53,800 $208,800
2021 $6,196 $262,600 $53,800 $208,800
2020 $5,858 $262,600 $53,800 $208,800
2019 $5,699 $290,400 $67,500 $222,900
2018 $5,661 $290,400 $67,500 $222,900
2017 $0 $290,400 $67,500 $222,900
2016 $0 $290,400 $67,500 $222,900
2015 -- $2,904 $0 $0
2014 -- $2,904 $0 $0
2013 -- $2,904 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2026 05/09/26 For Sale $349,000 -- $105 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Purchase History

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Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Lisa Kelley

Cummings & Co

(802) 392-0114

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A True Vermonter’s Perspective
Born and raised in Chester, VT, Lisa Kelley is a "True Vermonter" with deep roots in the Green Mountain State. While her journey briefly took her away to study at the Culinary Institute of America, it was her return home that solidified her passion for the unique lifestyle Vermont offers. Today, Lisa is a top-producing real estate agent with Cummings & Co, specializing in Windham and Rutland County properties.

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5087965

PrimeMLS

APN: 144-045-11325

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