196 Chester Road

Closed 8/16/19
Closed 8/16/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$780,000
5 beds4,800 sqft
196 Chester Rd, Grafton, VT 05146
Single FamilyProperty Type
28 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$163/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to "Swiss Meadows". This private, pristine residence on 28 acres is sited on a knoll with meadows and views of nearby hills, valleys and Grafton's White Church steeple. With 5 bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and 3 and 1/2 baths, this home embodies Vermont Country living at its finest. Enjoy entertaining with this open floor plan, plenty of windows to take in the outside landscape, which includes stone patios, beautiful gardens, white picket fences and stonewalls. Totally remodeled...Welcome to "Swiss Meadows". This private, pristine residence on 28 acres is sited on a knoll with meadows and views of nearby hills, valleys and Grafton's White Church steeple. With 5 bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and 3 and 1/2 baths, this home embodies Vermont Country living at its finest. Enjoy entertaining with this open floor plan, plenty of windows to take in the outside landscape, which includes stone patios, beautiful gardens, white picket fences and stonewalls. Totally remodeled kitchen complemented by high-end appliances, granite counters and fine cabinetry. Completely updated in 2004 (original smaller home 1957) with new plumbing, wiring, windows, flooring, siding, heating system are indicative of the owner's investment in this country homestead. Separate fully appointed guest quarters. Detached 5 bay barn and attached 2 car garage. Large parcel, yet within walking distance to the quintessential Vermont Town of Grafton, this is a home for all seasons.

    Sold By Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate

    • Listed by: Bob Maisey • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    Listing closed: 08/16/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4756027

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 196 Chester Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $17,465 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Windham County
    • Parking: Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: Res
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 2004
    • Lot Size: 28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Grafton
    • County: VT-Windham
    • Directions: From Town of Grafton Center, North to Chester Road, Second Drive on right. Please no Drivebys.
    • Latitude: 43.173987676113789
    • Longitude: -72.603301391540413
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05146
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 249-079-10145
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $17,465.28
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Bellows Falls UHSD #27
    • School - Elementary: Grafton Elementary School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 1219680.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 28.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 250.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4800.0
    • 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: 4800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 2004
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Septic
    • Utilities: DSL
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Dog, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Metal, Standing Seam
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 13
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 5
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Draperies, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Screens/Equip, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Stove - Gas
    • Cooling: Attic Fan
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 28x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 15x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 29x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 20x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 11x10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 21x16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 18x14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12x10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14x11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 15x11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 196 Chester Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 16, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651525268

    		$780,000—
    Aug 16, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4756027

    		$780,000—
    Aug 15, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4756027

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/16/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651525268

    $780,000
    08/16/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4756027

    $780,000
    08/15/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4756027

    —

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

    Public Records for 196 Chester Road

    Taxable ValueLand$168,900Additions$754,600Total$923,500
    Tax Record2025$14,035 ($1,170 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,219,680 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyWINDHAMAPN(079) 009018

    Schools near 196 Chester Road

    This home is within Windham Northeast Union Elementary School District #95.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Grafton Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Bellows Falls Uhsd #27
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Grafton Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Bellows Falls Uhsd #27
    Public9 to 12

    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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    $780,000
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    1,219,680
    112 Chester Hill Road, Grafton, VT 05146
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    95,832
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