153 Chester St

$190,000
Price
4
Beds
2,130 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
2,130
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in Chester! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester’s history—part of this home is believed to be one of the very first stone structures in town, dating back to the early 1800s. Set on over half an acre (.6) with woods in the back, this 4-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. The open floor plan features a cozy fireplace and flows seamlessly to an expansive 1,100 sq ft deck—freshly painted and ideal for...Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort in Chester! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester’s history—part of this home is believed to be one of the very first stone structures in town, dating back to the early 1800s. Set on over half an acre (.6) with woods in the back, this 4-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern updates. The open floor plan features a cozy fireplace and flows seamlessly to an expansive 1,100 sq ft deck—freshly painted and ideal for entertaining. Inside the stone portion of the home, you’ll find another wood-burning fireplace and a versatile space that could serve as a bedroom or office, complete with its own private entrance. Upstairs, three spacious bedrooms include a primary suite with walkout access to a covered deck and yet another fireplace for added charm. Newer terrazzo floors on the main level are not only stunning but designed to last a lifetime. A full walkout basement provides plenty of storage or potential for additional living space. This property truly offers the feel of country living right in the heart of town. Schedule your showing today and experience all the character and possibilities this one-of-a-kind home has to offer.
  1. Listed by Brittney Litteken • Homes By Janell
  2. Listed by Janell Schmittling • Homes By Janell

Property Details for 153 Chester Street

Architectural Style
Historic
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 01:33 PM

Property Details for 153 Chester Street

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #25066790
Days on Market68
Taxes$3,012 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
CountyRandolph County

Location

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Building Information for 153 Chester Street

Stories-Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,190 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$939

Property Taxes

$251

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 153 Chester Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chester
  • County Or Parish: Randolph
  • Latitude: 37.89698
  • Longitude: -89.819252
  • Postal Code: 62233
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Cole & Erskines Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 18-093-014-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,012.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 492/518 2007R03642 2008R04856 2008R04839 2017R03432 2019R01562 2021R04494 LOTS 7 8 9 10 11 BLK 14 COLE ERSKIN ADDITION AND PT VAC 20FT ALLEY
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: CHESTER DIST 139
  • High School: CHESTER
  • High School District: CHESTER DIST 139
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHESTER DIST 139
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2130.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Open Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 112x140
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16988.4
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2130.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Concrete, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Dining/Living Room Combo, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 9

Property History for 153 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25066790

Oct 25, 2025

Price Change

MARIS #25066790

$190,000
Oct 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25066790

$205,000
Nov 24, 2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

$153,000
Nov 24, 2021

Closed

MARIS #21056479

$153,000
Nov 24, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1478214957

$153,000

+3.0% / yr

Nov 18, 2021

Pending

MARIS #21056479

Oct 7, 2021

Active Under Contract

MARIS #21056479

Oct 7, 2021

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

Aug 6, 2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$180,000
Aug 6, 2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$162,000
Aug 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

$180,000
Aug 5, 2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$180,000
Aug 5, 2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$175,000
Aug 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

MARIS #21056479

$162,000
Sep 22, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$135,000
Sep 21, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$139,900
Sep 21, 2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$135,000
Sep 22, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1271469699

$135,000
Aug 8, 2017

Pending

MARIS #17027456

Apr 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

MARIS #17027456

$139,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2025

Active Under Contract

MARIS #25066790

10/25/2025

Price Change

MARIS #25066790

$190,000
10/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MARIS #25066790

$205,000
11/24/2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

$153,000
11/24/2021

Closed

MARIS #21056479

$153,000
11/24/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1478214957

$153,000

+3.0% / yr

11/18/2021

Pending

MARIS #21056479

10/07/2021

Active Under Contract

MARIS #21056479

10/07/2021

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

08/06/2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$180,000
08/06/2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$162,000
08/06/2021

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB440769

$180,000
08/05/2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$180,000
08/05/2021

Price Change

MARIS #21056479

$175,000
08/05/2021

Listed (Active)

MARIS #21056479

$162,000
09/22/2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$135,000
09/21/2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$139,900
09/21/2017

Closed

MARIS #17027456

$135,000
09/22/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1271469699

$135,000
08/08/2017

Pending

MARIS #17027456

04/05/2017

Listed (Active)

MARIS #17027456

$139,900

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

Public Records for 153 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,425Additions$45,525Total$50,950
Tax Record2024$3,157 ($263 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyRANDOLPHAPN18-093-014-00

Schools near 153 Chester Street

This home is within Chester Community Unit School District 139.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Chester High School
Public9 to 12

St John Lutheran School
PrivatePK to 8

St Marys School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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