$629,000
UNDER CONTRACT $20K PRICE DROP

656 Main St Chester, VT 05143

Estimated payment $4,218/month

Total Views 4,422
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,040 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Spa
  • Radiant Floor
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

Magnificent 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!

Listing Agent

Geralyn Donohue

Engel & Völkers Okemo Brokerage Phone: 802-377-7096 License #081.0004386 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Engel & Völkers Okemo

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • 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
  • Slate Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vertical Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Natural Light
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Schools

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

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,289

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From The Common, west on Main St. towards Andover. Past Church St. Property on right just past Buttonwood Farm.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Display On Internet: Fiber Optic Internet
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Major Road Frontage, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Views, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 802-377-7096
  • MLS Status: (31) Under Contract - Active Under Contract
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3040.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub, Paved Parking
  • Reso Interior Features: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Draperies, Gas Fireplace, Hot Tub, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatment, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: 2.5
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Living Room
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Great Room
  • Room_5_Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_8_Type: Office/Study
  • Room_9_Type: Laundry Room
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oil Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Dirt, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier, Radon Mitigation, Battery Smoke Detector, HW/Batt Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Full Fence, Garden, Hot Tub, Natural Shade, Above Ground Pool, Covered Porch, Window Screens, Double Pane Window(s)
  • Roof: Metal, Rolled/Hot Mop, Asphalt Shingle, Slate, Standing Seam
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete, Poured Concrete, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 5, Paved, Barn

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer On-Site
  • Heating: Oil, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Pellet Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public Water On-Site

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: Village Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9289.19

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $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
2016 $8,012 $409,900 $74,800 $335,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $575,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Grant Deed $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5047630

PrimeMLS

APN: 144-045-11183