197 Chester Street

Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
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Contract Out
$579,900
2 beds1,112 sqft
197 Chester St, Chester, NH 03036
Est: $3,571/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
16.49 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$521/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This property presents a rare opportunity to own a large lot on desirable Chester St. Many options here: Update the house and create a huge farm property, build a new house and use the existing house as an ADU/cottage or other, subdivide into two lots with town approvals A beautiful country setting for this 16.4+/- acre farm with wooded areas to explore. This classic farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, laminate, tile and soft wood floors. NEWER forced hot water boiler. Many...This property presents a rare opportunity to own a large lot on desirable Chester St. Many options here: Update the house and create a huge farm property, build a new house and use the existing house as an ADU/cottage or other, subdivide into two lots with town approvals A beautiful country setting for this 16.4+/- acre farm with wooded areas to explore. This classic farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, laminate, tile and soft wood floors. NEWER forced hot water boiler. Many farm features: Chicken coop, fenced in areas, 20x24 2-stall horse pole barn, a large barn that was moved to the property from another site in Chester. Peaceful, yet conveniently located, about 8.5 miles to Exit 4 I-93 and about 6.9 miles to Exit 2 Route 101. About Chester WASON POND is where residents can go to enjoy a quiet, natural place to walk, hike, cross-country ski, walk dogs, kayak, picnic, and swim. SCHOOLS: Consists of elementary & middle school, Chester Academy and the High School is Pinkerton Academy, in Derry. SCARECROWS: The town has been going scarecrow crazy for many years. Every October there are over 400 scarecrows placed all over town with a map showing the locations. The scarecrows will be on display through Oct. 31. HALLOWEEN NIGHT: Brings many visitors to Chester Street, where over the years Trick or Treat has become a must-see event. AGENTS & BUYERS to do their own Due Diligence to verify all listing information and verify options with town and necessary approvals to do so. Room sizes are for reference only; not guaranteed. House being sold in current condition and all items on the property to remain after month-to-month tenant leaves. House is tenant occupied and works from the house.
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  • Listed by: Team Scattergood • BHHS Verani Londonderry team.scattergood@verani.com
Last updated: 06/09/2026 04:10 PM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5090733

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Property Information for 197 Chester Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,889 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Rockingham County
  • Zoning: RD RE
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 16.49 AC / 718,304 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chester
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: Chester St is Route 121 - Route 101 exit 2 south thru Auburn towards Chester on Route 121 - Route 102 to 121 north
  • Latitude: 42.964676595674000
  • Longitude: -71.272247915344195
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Map: 4
  • Zip Code: 03036
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 53
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Rolling, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near School(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.49
  • Road Frontage Length: 425.0
  • Total Finished Area: 1112.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1112.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 100.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 432.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 718304.0
  • Total Area: 1644.0
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $407,629
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1930
  • School District: Chester School District
  • High School: Pinkerton Academy
  • Middle/Jr School: Chester Academy
  • Elementary School: Chester Academy
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Fuel Company: Leo's Fuel
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field at Grade, Private, Replacement Leach Field, Septic Design Available, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable at Site, Telephone at Site
  • Internet: Cable Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Cream
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Walkout, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: 1/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Porch
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Softwood
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x19.2+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15.1x17.7+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13.9x16.10+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 6.6x9+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8.9x11.5+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 5.8x7.10+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom One Quarter
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9.10x11+/-
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch

Property History for 197 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5090733

—
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090733

$579,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5090733

—
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5090733

$579,900

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

Public Records for 197 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$193,029Additions$214,600Total$407,629
Tax Record2025$6,889 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,250 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,250 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt432 SqFtStories1Lot Size718,304 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningRD RECountyROCKINGHAMAPNCHST M:004 B:053 L:000

Schools near 197 Chester Street

This home is within Chester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester Academy
Public - PK to 8
Pinkerton Academy
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Chester Academy
PublicPK to 8

Pinkerton Academy
Public9 to 13

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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