492 Elm Street

Closed 10/30/17
Closed 10/30/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$200,000
4 beds2,456 sqft

492 Elm St, Chester, VT 05143

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1910Year Built
$81/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous property right on the Williams River. This lovingly maintained property is so rich in history yet modern at the same time! The main house enjoys 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious bright living room, formal dining room, and even a spa room or office. The country kitchen, adjacent to the sun porch, is fully applianced and comfortable for gatherings. Enjoy a walk through lush perennials surrounding the stone patio and admire the landscaping all the way to the 181’ of frontage on the Williams River....Fabulous property right on the Williams River. This lovingly maintained property is so rich in history yet modern at the same time! The main house enjoys 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious bright living room, formal dining room, and even a spa room or office. The country kitchen, adjacent to the sun porch, is fully applianced and comfortable for gatherings. Enjoy a walk through lush perennials surrounding the stone patio and admire the landscaping all the way to the 181’ of frontage on the Williams River. The perfect home for entertaining! With additional space that could finished off in the attic, let your imagination think up a great studio or workshop. And it gets better! An income producing one bedroom rental unit in the rear with large living/kitchen/dining area with 3/4 bath is perched over the garage and also a bonus to this incredible property. Rent this unit and pay your mortgage or reserve as a special place for in-laws or guests. Listen to the Green Mountain Flyer from the Depot or walk to the local market for groceries. The fenced yard is perfect for pets and kiddos. Come see what it could be like to really have it all in the heart of The Chester Depot.
  • Listed by: Amanda Stearns • Barrett & Valley Associates, Inc/Chest
Listing closed: 10/30/2017 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4637371
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$275,000

Avg days on market

86

Sale-to-list ratio

87.3%

Chester, VT

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Property Information for 492 Elm Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,701 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
  • County: Windsor County
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront Property: Yes
  • Zoning: Residential

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Village, Near Railroad
  • City: Chester
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From the Chester town Hall head down Elm Street. Third house on the left. See sign.
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip: 05143
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 144-045-11510
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,701.00
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
  • School - District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
  • School - Elementary: Chester-Andover Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Green Mountain UHSD #35
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 47916.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2456.0
  • 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: 3684.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2456.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1228.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Frontage Length: 181.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Williams River
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $239,900
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1910
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Cable Company: VTEL
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Color: Beige
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal, Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range - Electric, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Storage Space
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 11
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Exercise Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiator, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 23 X 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 492 Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608855125

$200,000

-1.5% / yr

Oct 30, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4637371

$200,000—
May 30, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4637371

$210,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #608855125

$200,000

-1.5% / yr

10/30/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4637371

$200,000
05/30/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4637371

$210,000

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

Public records

492 Elm Street

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,008 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,008 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,228 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 492 Elm Street

This home is within Green Mountain Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chester-Andover Usd #29
Public - PK to 6
Green Mountain Uhsd #35
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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$200,000
4
2,456
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