$450,000
SOLD FEB 17, 2026

500 E River Rd Chester, MA 01011

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,171 Sq Ft
599,821 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$207 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn or Stable
  • 599,821 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Scenic Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of February 2026

This 1800's farmhouse was once home to The Ideal Shoe Company (Danvers, MA). It's a property rich with history, charm, and situated in the middle of 13+ gorgeous acres fit to explore, or simply revel in their beauty. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land, your adventures could be endless. Take in the tranquil sounds of the Westfield River while roaming the tree-lined paths or relaxing in the Gazebo. Once inside, hardwood floors and beautiful wood beams decorate nearly every room. Fire up the wood stove, grab a book from the library, and unwind in the spacious living room, the 3-season porch, or have a swim in the pool room. The impressive kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with easy access to an office/studio space and a newly renovated bath with laundry.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexis Noyes

BRICK & MORTAR REALTY License #9586273 Listed on: 10/01/2025

Co-Listed By

Chrissy Neithercott

BRICK & MORTAR REALTY License #9570712

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,562

Year Built

  • 1820

Lot Details

  • 13.77 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Agricultural

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Pasture
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,171 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School
  • Gateway Regional High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Water Source
  • Storage Tank
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Barn or Stable

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,562

Year Built

1820

Lot Details

13.77 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: 143 to River Rd, River Rd turns into East River Rd. GPS may say Montgomery instead of Chester.
  • Marketing Headline: Historic farmhouse with acreage!
  • Views: Hill/Mountain, Scenic, Pastoral
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Property Water Features: Brook
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1820

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Bulk head, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Bay/Bow Window, Sun Room, Fireplace (s)
  • Floor: Wood, Laminate, Slate
  • Floor Other: Vinyl
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2171.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Membrane
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Hot Water: Propane, Storage Tank
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Other, Private
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Forced Air, Wood Stove, Gravity

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 13.77
  • Total Assessed Value: 418700.00
  • Assessed Year: 2025.00
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Irregular Shape, Adj to Protected Ld
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 599821.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Unk
  • Zoning: Agricultural, Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: unknown
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7562.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester Elementary
  • High School: Gateway Regional
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Sold $450,000 -2.2% $207 / Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2026 01/05/26 Price Changed $460,000 -4.2% $212 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $480,000 +47.7% $221 / Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Sold $325,000 -17.7% $134 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $395,000 -- $162 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

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Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 247877

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®
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