Last Sold Price
4 beds3,332 sqft$83/sqft
397 River St, Chester, VT 05143

Description

Some properties just radiate a certain warmth, charm and magic and this home is definitely one of them. Imagine sitting on the front porch and listening the soft rustle of the willow tree leaves and the babbling brook trickling by, then you step inside and feel that you have walked into a home that was truly loved. The large kitchen offers nice upgrades including tile floor, granite countertops and appliances. The main level offers a bedroom, dining room, office space and living room. All of the...Some properties just radiate a certain warmth, charm and magic and this home is definitely one of them. Imagine sitting on the front porch and listening the soft rustle of the willow tree leaves and the babbling brook trickling by, then you step inside and feel that you have walked into a home that was truly loved. The large kitchen offers nice upgrades including tile floor, granite countertops and appliances. The main level offers a bedroom, dining room, office space and living room. All of the windows have been replaced (except in the attic), updated electric panel, insulation done by Efficiency VT, new stoves in the barn room and living room (see MLS docs for the complete list). This property is perfect for anyone looking for a TRUE Vermont home with loads of potential. Great natural light, large bedrooms, hardwood floors and attached garage. One of the features I personally love is the screened stone patio (barn room) off the back of the house. The rustic beams and barn boards with wood stove is a wonderful space to relax and entertain. Above is unfinished space ready for your ideas, work out space? yoga studio? game room? There are pretty perennials and gardens surrounding the home. The back yard is private with attached shed space and back deck. Chester is a wonderful community and this home is perfectly situated for easy access to I91, Grafton, ski resorts, shopping and walking to the village green. The sellers have loved owning this home and have created many many memories here. Don't miss your chance to be the next stewards of this truly special property.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/06/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Kelley • Cummings & Co

Sold By Evergreen Realty of Vermont

Property Details for 397 River Street

Status
MLS #
5087965
Days on Market
48
Taxes
$7,530 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1854
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Zoning
Neighborhood

Location

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Building Information for 397 River Street

Stories2Year Built1854Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,025 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$628

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 397 River Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Chester
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Latitude: 43.259334000001004
  • Longitude: -72.594832999999994
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05143
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 144-045-11325
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, In Town, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 281.0
  • Total Finished Area: 3332.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3332.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 816.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Total Area: 4148.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1854
  • School District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
  • High School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
  • Middle/Jr School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
  • Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 2.5
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Total: 3

Property History for 397 River Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

$275,000
Jun 25, 2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

May 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

$275,000
06/25/2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

05/08/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5087965

$349,000

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

Public Records for 397 River Street

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$208,800Total$258,800
Tax Record2024$7,179 ($598 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,052 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,052 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyWINDSORAPN(045) 605186

Schools near 397 River Street

This home is within Green Mountain Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chester-Andover Usd #29
PublicPK to 6

Green Mountain Uhsd #35
Public7 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 397 River Street, Chester, VT 05143
$275,000
4
3,332
87,120
$20,000
4
2
1,848
96,703
87,120
$242,000
4
1,736
32,670
$70,000
2
725
4,791
$190,000
2
1,380
10,890

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