Seller's Agent in 2025
Geralyn Donohue
Engel & Völkers Okemo
(802) 377-7096
26 in this area
84 Total Sales
656 Main St Chester, VT 05143
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,040
Sq Ft
16,117
Sq Ft Lot
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
- 0.37 Acre 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
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 20, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
Delaura John
Bought by
Jenkins Kevin
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
-$1,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.49%
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 31, 2024
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Draper Donna
Bought by
Delaura John and Melenbacker Ingrid J
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
Adams James A and Norsworthy Stanley J
Bought by
Draper Donna J
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
Mitchell George F
Bought by
Norsworthy Stanley J and Adams James A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $605,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $575,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $395,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| 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
| 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
94 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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