254 Route 20

1,968 Sq. Ft.
$142 / Sq. Ft.
1,968
Sq. Ft.
$142
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this historic Colonial home nestled in the center of Chester, offering charm and modern potential. Featuring 6 spacious rooms, including 3 generous bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this home is ideal for Living, investors, or those seeking an Airbnb rental opportunity. Inside, enjoy the warmth of beautiful wood floors throughout most of the home, a large kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space, and closets galore for all your storage needs. Additional features include a spacious three-season...Welcome to this historic Colonial home nestled in the center of Chester, offering charm and modern potential. Featuring 6 spacious rooms, including 3 generous bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this home is ideal for Living, investors, or those seeking an Airbnb rental opportunity. Inside, enjoy the warmth of beautiful wood floors throughout most of the home, a large kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space, and closets galore for all your storage needs. Additional features include a spacious three-season front porch that’s surrounded by natural light accented by a beautiful wood ceiling, vinyl windows, an attached 1-car garage, and a storage shed — all situated on a 0.36-acre lot. Located along the scenic Westfield River, this property is a haven for outdoor lovers, with nearby hiking and riding trails, and is just a short drive to Jacobs Pillow, Tanglewood, Lee Outlets, and only 30 minutes to Westfield or the Berkshires.
  1. Listed by Dennis LeClair • RE/MAX Compass

Property Details for 254 Route 20

Town
Chester
Area
MA-Chester
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 03:32 AM

Property Details for 254 Route 20

StatusBack On Market
MLS #73428417
Days on Market78
Taxes$3,984 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyHampden County

Location

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Building Information for 254 Route 20

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,682 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,694 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,362

Property Taxes

$332

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 254 Route 20

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Living Area: 1968.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • 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
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Stream, River
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Level: Main,Basement
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Slider
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Country Kitchen,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property to be sold as-is,Wood Stove in Den to remain,microwave is non functional,Horse hitching pole is sellers personal property. Flood insurance is required.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3971822
  • Assessments: $220,600
  • Book: 22432
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 254 Route 20

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73428417

$279,500
Sep 24, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73428417

$284,900
Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73428417

$285,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73428417

$279,500
09/24/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73428417

$284,900
09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73428417

$285,900

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

Public Records for 254 Route 20

Taxable ValueLand$13,300Additions$207,300Total$220,600
Tax Record2025$3,984 ($332 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningBCountyHAMPDENAPNCHES M:202.0 B:0000 P:0057.0

Schools near 254 Route 20

This home is within Gateway School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 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
Public9 to 12

Littleville Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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254 Route 20 is a single family home for sale in Chester, MA 01011. This property was listed for sale on September 10, 2025 by RE/MAX Compass, it's currently listed at $279,500. This listing's school district is Gateway School District. Nearby schools include Chester Elementary School, Gateway Regional Junior High School and Gateway Regional High School. 254 Route 20 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,968 sqft single family home built in 1850.

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