$242,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025

54 Route 20 Chester, MA 01011

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,411 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Wood Siding
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Located in Chester, The Gem of the Valley, is this quaint home with character and charm.This 19th century home has many updates done by the current owners. The list includes chimney work, front porch built, roof updated, new boiler, well pump and all plumbing redone. Passing Title V septic inspection September 2024. Drilled well for your water source. Storm windows installed. Walker Brook is directly across the road. Come take a look at what could be your next home.24 hour notice for all showings

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Deacon

RE/MAX COMPASS License #9057099 Listed on: 10/21/2024

RE/MAX COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON-MEMBER / RECIPROCAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,902

Year Built

  • 1875

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Mature Landscaping

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,411 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School
  • Gateway Middle School
  • Gateway Regional High School

Utilities

  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,902

Year Built

1875

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Accessibility: 1st Flr Full Bath
  • Condition: Recently Renovated
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: Home is located on Route 20Sign on property
  • Marketing Headline: Updated home for sale in Chester.....
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Estimated Year Built: 1875
  • Right Of Way: Unk
  • Property Water Features: Close to Water
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1875

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Insulation: Fiberglass, Unknown
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Wiring
  • Floor: Wood
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1411.00
  • Total Rooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Outbuilding, Mature Landscaping, Trash Private, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 100 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: Unk
  • Water: Well
  • Well Detail: Drilled
  • Flood Hazard Area: Unk
  • Heat Cool Vent: Boiler

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Mandatory HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester Elementary
  • Middle School: Gateway
  • High School: Gateway Regional

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 0.90
  • Land Use: Poultry
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39204.00
  • Map Ref: 412/11
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 390
  • Easement: Unk
  • Survey: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2901.90
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chester Elementary
  • High School: Gateway Regional
  • Middle School: Gateway

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
Sanderson Elmer S Est and Sanderson
Bought by
Gagnon Francis and Britton Donna
Total Days on Market
116
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $25,000 --
Fiduciary Deed $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $244,444 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $244,444 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $242,000 -0.2% $172 / Sq Ft
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2024 10/21/24 For Sale $242,500 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $3,068 $169,900 $28,300 $141,600
2024 $2,902 $169,900 $28,300 $141,600
2023 $2,824 $158,400 $28,300 $130,100
2022 $2,708 $141,200 $28,300 $112,900
2020 $2,378 $114,900 $25,200 $89,700
2019 $295 $110,100 $22,000 $88,100
2018 $298 $112,400 $22,000 $90,400
2017 $235 $98,900 $22,000 $76,900
2016 $1,994 $98,900 $22,000 $76,900
2015 $1,546 $80,100 $24,500 $55,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 244860

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

APN: CHES-004120-000000-000110