397 River Street

Closed 8/6/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$275,000

4 beds3 baths3,332 sqft$83/sqft

397 River St, Chester, VT 05143

Single FamilyProperty Type

2 acresLot Size

1854Year Built

$83/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

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.

Sold By Evergreen Realty of Vermont

Listed by: Lisa Kelley • Cummings & Co

Listing closed: 08/06/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5087965

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Property Information for 397 River Street

Property Details

Taxes: $7,530 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Windsor County
Zoning: Neighborhood

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1854
Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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 Record2025$4,819 ($402 / 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
6/10	Chester-Andover Usd #29	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.4 mi
7/10	Green Mountain Uhsd #35	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Chester-Andover Usd #29 PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.4 mi
7/10	Green Mountain Uhsd #35 Public7 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 397 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$275,000	4	3	3,332	87,120
371 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$20,000	4	2	1,848	96,703
436 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	–	–	–	–	87,120
450 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$242,000	4	2	1,736	32,670
343 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$70,000	2	1	725	4,791
18 Waldo Road, Chester, VT 05143	$190,000	2	1.5	1,380	10,890
18 Mill Street, Chester, VT 05143	$190,000	4	2	1,380	10,890
334 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$209,000	3	2	2,066	38,332
289 Grafton Street, Chester, VT 05143	$100,000	4	3	2,958	77,101
124 Putnam Hill Road, Chester, VT 05143	$165,000	3	1	1,352	87,120
313 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	$102,000	2	1	780	4,356
8 High Street, Chester, VT 05143	$242,000	3	2	1,843	56,628
9 Mill Hill, Chester, VT 05143	–	–	–	–	65,340
230 Grafton Street, Chester, VT 05143	$119,900	4	2	1,892	54,450
317 Grafton Street, Chester, VT 05143	$115,000	2	3	1,450	61,855
302 River Street, Chester, VT 05143	–	–	2	1,668	32,670

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