Seller's Agent in 2025
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Völkers Okemo
(802) 377-7096
26 in this area
80 Total Sales
656 Main St Chester, VT 05143
Estimated Value: $563,000 - $628,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,040
Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Barn
- Spa
- Deck
- Public Water Access
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Freestanding Bathtub
About This Home
As of October 2025Magnificent Queen Ann Style Victorian with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on .37 acres in Chester Village. The remarkable front porch has a beautiful archway and intricate, colorful ornamentation. A tiled entryway/coatroom leads to the elegant foyer with dramatic stairway and beautiful glass Art Nouveau Newel post light. The living room features a marble fireplace, pocket doors and original stained glass picture window. A formal dining room is ready for entertaining as is the well-appointed timeless kitchen with breakfast bar and a large picture window. The elegant great room is a wonderful living space and features skylights, radiant flooring and a dramatic Venetian window overlooking a lovely view in all seasons. Full length glass sliders lead to a side deck with automatic awning for evening sunset meals. An oversized swim spa/hot tub overlooks the meadow beyond and is a great place to unwind! The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a large bath with a clawfoot soaking tub, walk-in shower and a laundry room with half bath. A finished third floor provides office space, storage or room for overflow guests. The house has been thoughtfully outfitted with a dual heating system. In 2000 a barn/garage was constructed with a second floor for hobbies or additional office space. The lovely fenced in yard has garden space and perennial gardens and a lovely maple tree with a perfectly shaped crown. Walk to the Chester Commons, town recreation area and enjoy all that Chester has to offer!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Engel & Völkers Okemo Brokerage Phone: 802-377-7096 License #081.0004386 Listed on: 06/20/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,289
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned Village Residential
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Slate Roof
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Vertical Siding
- Radon Mitigation System
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2.5 Levels
- Woodwork
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Gas Fireplace
- Natural Light
- Double Pane Windows
- Drapes & Rods
- Window Screens
- Great Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Storage
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Property Views
- Attic
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Softwood
- Carpet
- Radiant Floor
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
- Crawl Space
Accessible Home Design
- Accessible Full Bathroom
- Roll-in Shower
- Hard or Low Nap Flooring
Pool
- Spa
- Above Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Public Water Access
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Chester-Andover Elementary School
- Green Mountain Uhsd #35 Middle School
- Green Mountain Uhsd #35 High School
Utilities
- Dehumidifier
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Radiant Heating System
- Furnace
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Oil Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Property is near schools and shops
- Barn
Community Details
- Snowmobile Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Völkers Okemo
Buyer's Agent
Lawrence Zupan
EXP Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-6.78%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.18%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 31, 2024
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Völkers Okemo
Buyer's Agent
John Wetmore
Wetmore Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-11.4%
Views
77
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.22%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 23, 2017
Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Völkers Okemo
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Sanford
Walnut Hill Realty
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-19.02%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 1, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $605,000 | -- | ||
| $575,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $395,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 10/02/25 | Sold | $605,000 | -3.8% | $199 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | Price Changed | $629,000 | -3.1% | $207 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | For Sale | $649,000 | +12.9% | $213 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/10/2025 01/10/25 | Sold | $575,000 | -4.0% | $189 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/23/2024 10/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/13/2024 09/13/24 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -7.7% | $197 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/31/2024 05/31/24 | For Sale | $649,000 | +106.0% | $213 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/08/2017 12/08/17 | Sold | $315,000 | -6.0% | $101 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/28/2017 09/28/17 | Price Changed | $335,000 | -6.7% | $107 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/25/2017 08/25/17 | Price Changed | $359,000 | -4.9% | $115 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/27/2017 07/27/17 | Price Changed | $377,500 | -3.0% | $121 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/23/2017 06/23/17 | For Sale | $389,000 | -- | $125 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,844 | $318,800 | $28,700 | $290,100 |
| 2023 | $5,061 | $318,800 | $28,700 | $290,100 |
| 2022 | $7,602 | $318,800 | $28,700 | $290,100 |
| 2021 | $7,823 | $318,800 | $28,700 | $290,100 |
| 2020 | $7,519 | $318,800 | $28,700 | $290,100 |
| 2019 | $8,604 | $409,900 | $74,800 | $335,100 |
| 2018 | $8,436 | $409,900 | $74,800 | $335,100 |
| 2017 | $0 | $409,900 | $74,800 | $335,100 |
| 2016 | $0 | $409,900 | $74,800 | $335,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $4,099 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $4,099 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $4,099 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Geralyn Donohue
-
Lawrence Zupan
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lawrence Zupan
EXP Realty
(802) 366-0110
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
John Wetmore
Buyer's Agent in 2025
John Wetmore
Wetmore Real Estate
(802) 457-1515
1 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Rebecca Sanford
Walnut Hill Realty
Map
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5047630
APN: 144-045-11183
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