171 Prospect St

2,322 Sq. Ft.
$12 / Sq. Ft.
2,322
Sq. Ft.
$12
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful wood house with tons of space and character, needs some love to bring back to life. Nestled into the hills of Chester, it's just steps away from the Railway Museum and downtown. Foundation partially rebuild with newer windows and doors. Much work already done. Come bring it over the finish line and have yourself a beautiful historic house with amazing mountain and river views.Beautiful wood house with tons of space and character, needs some love to bring back to life. Nestled into the hills of Chester, it's just steps away from the Railway Museum and downtown. Foundation partially rebuild with newer windows and doors. Much work already done. Come bring it over the finish line and have yourself a beautiful historic house with amazing mountain and river views.
  1. Listed by Vadim Tulchinsky • Witman Properties, Inc.

Property Details for 171 Prospect Street

Town
Chester
Area
MA-Chester
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2026 01:43 PM

Property Details for 171 Prospect Street

StatusSold
MLS #73461293
Days on Market12
Taxes$4,162 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyHampden County
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Building Information for 171 Prospect Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,670 SF

Payment Calculator

$485 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$138

Property Taxes

$347

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 171 Prospect Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2322.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property is being sold by receiver. Seller's broker is the same company as the receiver.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3971751
  • Assessments: $218,200
  • Book: 25174
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Resi
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 171 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 12, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73461293

$27,500
Feb 11, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1929415405

$27,500
Dec 22, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73461293

Dec 22, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73461293

Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461293

$49,500
Jun 1, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73070444

$122,500
May 5, 2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73070444

$122,500
Mar 17, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73070444

$134,900
Feb 14, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73070444

$149,900
Jan 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73070444

$162,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/12/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73461293

$27,500
02/11/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1929415405

$27,500
12/22/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73461293

12/22/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73461293

12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461293

$49,500
06/01/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73070444

$122,500
05/05/2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73070444

$122,500
03/17/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73070444

$134,900
02/14/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73070444

$149,900
01/12/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73070444

$162,500

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Public Records for 171 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,200Additions$198,000Total$218,200
Tax Record2025$3,941 ($328 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,322 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,322 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRCountyHAMPDENAPNCHES M:201.0 B:0000 P:0120.0

Schools near 171 Prospect Street

This home is within Gateway School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gateway Regional Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Gateway Regional High School
Public6 to 12

Littleville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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