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.

    Sold By Barrett & Valley Associates, Inc/Chest

    • 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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    Avg days on market

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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 for 492 Elm Street

    Taxable ValueLand$30,000Additions$178,800Total$208,800
    Tax Record2025$3,889 ($324 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,228 SqFtStories2Lot Size36,155 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910CountyWINDSORAPN(045) 585032

    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 492 Elm Street, Chester, VT 05143
    $200,000
    4
    2,456
    47,916
    462 Elm Street, Chester, VT 05143
    $269,000
    3
    1,932
    65,340
    514 Elm Street, Chester, VT 05143
    $89,500
    6
    2,800
    21,780
    497 Elm Street, Chester, VT 05143
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