656 Main Street

Closed 10/2/25
Closed 10/2/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$605,000
3 beds3,040 sqft
656 Main St, Chester, VT 05143
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1904Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Magnificent Queen Ann Style Victorian with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on .37 acres in Chester Village. The remarkable front porch has a beautiful archway and intricate, colorful ornamentation. A tiled entryway/coatroom leads to the elegant foyer with dramatic stairway and beautiful glass Art Nouveau Newel post light. The living room features a marble fireplace, pocket doors and original stained glass picture window. A formal dining room is ready for entertaining as is the well-appointed timeless kitchen...Magnificent Queen Ann Style Victorian with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on .37 acres in Chester Village. The remarkable front porch has a beautiful archway and intricate, colorful ornamentation. A tiled entryway/coatroom leads to the elegant foyer with dramatic stairway and beautiful glass Art Nouveau Newel post light. The living room features a marble fireplace, pocket doors and original stained glass picture window. A formal dining room is ready for entertaining as is the well-appointed timeless kitchen with breakfast bar and a large picture window. The elegant great room is a wonderful living space and features skylights, radiant flooring and a dramatic Venetian window overlooking a lovely view in all seasons. Full length glass sliders lead to a side deck with automatic awning for evening sunset meals. An oversized swim spa/hot tub overlooks the meadow beyond and is a great place to unwind! The second floor has 3 bedrooms, a large bath with a clawfoot soaking tub, walk-in shower and a laundry room with half bath. A finished third floor provides office space, storage or room for overflow guests. The house has been thoughtfully outfitted with a dual heating system. In 2000 a barn/garage was constructed with a second floor for hobbies or additional office space. The lovely fenced in yard has garden space and perennial gardens and a lovely maple tree with a perfectly shaped crown. Walk to the Chester Commons, town recreation area and enjoy all that Chester has to offer!

    Sold By EXP Realty

    • Listed by: Geralyn Donohue • Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell: 802-377-7096
    Listing closed: 10/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5047630

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    Property Information for 656 Main Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,289 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Windsor County
    • Zoning: Village Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1904
    • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Chester
    • County: VT-Windsor
    • Directions: From The Common, west on Main St. towards Andover. Past Church St. Property on right just past Buttonwood Farm.
    • Latitude: 43.266949311620266
    • Longitude: -72.606739542327887
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Zip Code: 05143
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 144-045-11183
    • Tax Year: 2025
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Virtual Tour
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Major Road Frontage, Sidewalks, Street Lights, View, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near School(s)
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
    • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
    • Total Finished Area: 3040.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 3040.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1040.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.0
    • Total Area: 4080.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1904
    • 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 Sewer On-Site
    • Water Source: Public Water On-Site
    • Utilities: Phone, Cable Available
    • Internet: Fiber Optic Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: slate grey
    • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Metal, Rolled, Asphalt Shingle, Slate, Standing Seam
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qual Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, ENERGY STAR Qual Washer, Oil Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Dirt, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Great Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Office/Study
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
    • Heating: Oil, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Pellet Furnace
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2.5
    • Rooms Total: 13
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Bathrooms Half: 1
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 3
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13 x 24
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 20 x 20
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Great Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 15
    • Room Level: 3
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Laundry Room

    Property History for 656 Main Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 2, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1915472980

    		$605,000

    +7.3% / yr

    Oct 2, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5047630

    		$605,000—
    Jun 19, 2025

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #5047630

    		$649,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/02/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1915472980

    $605,000

    +7.3% / yr

    10/02/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5047630

    $605,000
    06/19/2025

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #5047630

    $649,000

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

    Public Records for 656 Main Street

    Taxable ValueLand$28,700Additions$290,100Total$318,800
    Tax Record2025$5,950 ($496 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,040 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904Year Renovated1904CountyWINDSORAPN(045) 565011

    Schools near 656 Main 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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