
656 Main St Chester, VT 05143
Estimated payment $4,218/month
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
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
- 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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $575,000 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Grant Deed | $395,000 | -- |
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