656 Main Street

Chester, VT 05143

$575,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,040 Sq. Ft.
$189 / Sq. Ft.
3,040
Sq. Ft.
$189
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 1/10/25

Closed 1/10/25

Description

The Walter Austin House, a 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath Queen Anne Victorian on .37 +/- acres in the Chester Village is a grand home that blends qualities from the Gilded Age with a more contemporary lifestyle. The first floor features a tiled mudroom, elegant foyer and spacious living room with an attractive marble gas fireplace. Original pocket doors open to the formal dining room. The efficient, classically styled kitchen has a breakfast bar, Corian countertops and accented glass-paned cabinets with a...The Walter Austin House, a 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath Queen Anne Victorian on .37 +/- acres in the Chester Village is a grand home that blends qualities from the Gilded Age with a more contemporary lifestyle. The first floor features a tiled mudroom, elegant foyer and spacious living room with an attractive marble gas fireplace. Original pocket doors open to the formal dining room. The efficient, classically styled kitchen has a breakfast bar, Corian countertops and accented glass-paned cabinets with a lovely picture window. The inviting Great Room has a cathedral ceiling, skylights and hardwood flooring with radiant heat and features a beautiful palladium-crowned triptych window overlooking the lovely pastoral view which delights in all seasons. The second floor features 3 bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with a clawfoot soaking tub and large tiled walk-in shower. The laundry room with half bath is across the hall and the finished third floor provides a quiet retreat with two finished rooms for office, study or guest overflow. The lovely, private grounds feature a deck with auto awning, a courtyard , a luxurious relaxing hot tub/swim spa, raised garden beds and established flower gardens. In addition to a one car garage, a two story post & beam barn provides additional garage and work space and a second floor rec room or office. Stroll to the Green or play Pickle Ball at the Rec area! Close to skiing, Summer theater, hiking and all the area has to offer. Showings begin on June 2nd.
  1. Listed by Geralyn Donohue • Engel & Volkers Okemo • Cell: 802-377-7096

Sold By Wetmore Real Estate

Property Details for 656 Main Street

Parking
Auto Open, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Other, Parking Spaces 4, Barn, Attached
Zoning
Residential 40,000
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2025 07:53 PM

Property Details for 656 Main Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4998244
Days on Market145
Taxes$8,843 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
CountyWindsor County

Building Information for 656 Main Street

Stories2Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Property Information for 656 Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chester
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From Ludlow: follow Route 103S for 11 miles. Turn right onto Church St. At stop sign, turn right. Property will be on your right. From Chester Green: go north on Main St/Route 11. Property is about half mile on right. See sign.
  • Latitude: 43.266894624811506
  • Longitude: -72.606814644180304
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05143
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 14404511183
  • Tax Rate: 2.77%
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
  • School - District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
  • School - Elementary: Chester-Andover Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Green Mountain UHSD #35
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 16117.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Open, Sidewalks, View, In Town, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3040.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 4080.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3040.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1040.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1904
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Gray
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Paved Parking
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Fence - Dog, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Hot Tub, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch - Covered, Storage
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt, Slate, Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater - Domestic, Water Heater - Oil
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Access, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 13
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 1/2, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Office/Study
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Dehumidifier, Radon Mitigation, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
  • Features - Interior: Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Draperies, Fireplace - Gas, Hot Tub, Lead/Stain Glass, Natural Light, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Window Treatment, Programmable Thermostat, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating: Oil, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Electric, Hot Air, Radiant, Furnace - Pellet
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 24
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 17
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20x20
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 15
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 656 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 656 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$28,700Additions$290,100Total$318,800
Tax Record2022$7,603 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904CountyWINDSORAPN(045) 565011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 656 Main Street

This home is within Green Mountain Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester-Andover Usd #29
Public - PK to 6
Green Mountain Uhsd #35
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chester-Andover Usd #29
PublicPK to 6

Green Mountain Uhsd #35
Public7 to 12

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