NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E River Rd Chester, MA 01011

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,051 Sq Ft
4,573,800 Sq Ft

Last Sold August 18, 2023

Last sale price $798,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Access
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Barn or Stable
  • 4,573,800 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2023

Indulge your sensibilities in this incredibly private, attractive and well-appointed 5 bed, 3 bath, classic New England Farmhouse set on over 100 beautiful acres. Not only does this property feature beautiful acreage, it also boasts approximately 4600 feet on the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Watch wildlife from your screened-in porch, enjoy tending garden or engage in larger scale farming. The outdoors is yours to love with a horse stall, garden shed and chicken coop to complement your endeavors. Pick blueberries on your property and turn them into a delicious treat in your chef's dream kitchen. Custom milled pine cabinets, a gas cooktop and soapstone countertops make prep work a dream. This stunning home is a fusion of character , polish and functionality.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Cain

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #9090972 Listed on: 07/05/2023

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Loholdt

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON License #009531874

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,324

Year Built

  • 1850

Lot Details

  • 105 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Privacy
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Agricultural

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista
  • Pasture
  • Hills

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,051 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Marmoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • In Flood Plain
  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Chester Elementary School
  • Gateway Regional High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Barn or Stable

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,324

Year Built

1850

Lot Details

105 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: NE Farmhouse
  • Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm | 1st Flr Full Bath | 1st Flr Bdrm w/Bath
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Directions: From Skyline trail take a right and head Northwest on E. River Rd. Follow signs to 601. No Sotheby's sign. Please pay attention to addresses. You may lose GPS.
  • Marketing Headline: New England Farmhouse on Over 100 Acres.
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • Views: Distant | Water | Scenic | Pastoral | Hill/Mountain
  • Right Of Way: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1850

Interior Features

  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Basement: Bulk head, Unfinished, Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Dirt Floor
  • Insulation: Foam
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace (s) | Soapstone Counter | Marble Counter
  • Floor: Ceramic Tile | Wood | Marmoleum
  • Sq Ft Liv Apx: 3051.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable | Landscaped | Privacy | Porch | Outbuilding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Waterfront: Close to Water | River Access | Frontage on Water
  • Exterior Siding: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
  • Garage: Attached

Utilities

  • Electric Type: 200 Amp
  • Fuel: Oil | Propane
  • Hot Water: Oil | On Demand
  • Internet Service: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Private
  • Underground Oil Tank: No
  • Water: Well
  • Flood Hazard Area: Yes
  • Heat Cool Vent: Forced Air | Multizone

Lot Info

  • Estimated Acres: 105.00
  • Land Use: Farm Land | Pasture | Horses Allowed | Hobby Farm | Farming
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain | Wooded | Pasture
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4573800.00
  • Right To Farm Comm: Yes
  • Zoning: Agricultural | Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Easement: Yes
  • Survey: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5324.00
  • Tax Year: 2023

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
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Sold $798,000 -2.1% $262 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2023 07/05/23 For Sale $815,000 -- $267 / Sq Ft
Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

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Source: Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 240878

Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®
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