$329,000
Chester, MA 01011
MLS# 249041
Status: Closed
2 beds | 1 baths | 1450 sqft
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Property Description
Charming riverfront home in historic Chester, close to all main attractions in Berkshire County and the college towns of Amherst and Northampton. The house has been lovingly maintained as a short-term rental since 2018, with excellent occupancy rates for visitors looking for a quiet getaway with a small town atmosphere while also central to all of Western Massachusetts. Single floor living, hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, back porch/mudroom and stunning deck with hot tub situated high above the serene Westfield River. This house is sold fully and tastefully furnished for immediate occupancy as your main home, vacation hideaway, or as a top-rated investment opportunity. Walking distance to Chester's quaint Main Street and nearby Becket and Chester State Forest trails.
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Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 339900
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $329,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-05-05
Sold Price: $329,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Elem School: Chester Elementary
Middle School: Gateway
High School: Gateway Regional
Taxes: 3852
Tax Year: 2024
Page: 336
Concessions: None
Registry: Outside Berkshire Other MA
Street #: 12
Street Name: Riverfront
Street Ext: St
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01011
General Property Description
Surveillance: No
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 1
Parking Spaces Type: Garaged & Off-Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 5
Total Bedrooms: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 14,810
Lot Size SqFt: 14810
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 1450
Total Full Baths: 1
Year Built Apx: 1900
Acres Apx: 0.34
Remarks & Misc
Additional Disclosures: Listing previously withdrawn to allow sellers opportunity to research septic type and design. Awaiting approval from town.
Directions: Take Route 20 to Main Street in Chester, turn left after bridge on to Riverfront St, house on left.
Restrict Covenants
No: 1
Appliances Incl
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Concrete Floor: 1
Full: 1
Interior Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Exterior Amenities
Deck: 1
Hot Tub Outdoor: 1
Trash Private: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Laminate: 1
Wood: 1
Fuel
Oil: 1
Garage
Detached: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Air Exchange System: 1
Furnace: 1
Hot Water: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Hot Water
Oil: 1
Interior Amenities
Cable Available: 1
Sun Room: 1
Internet Service
Cable Available: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Water Features
Close to Water: 1
River: 1
River Access: 1
River View: 1
Title V
Fail: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 4/8/2025
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Public: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Yes: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: Yellow
Wood Stove #: 1
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Unk: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Accessibility
1st Fl Bdrm: 1
1st Flr Full Bath: 1
Electric Type
200 Amp: 1
Views
Scenic: 1
Water: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Stove Permit
Unk: 1
Style
Ranch: 1
Zoning
Residential: 1
Insulation
Unknown: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Wood: 1
Possession
To Be Determined: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-05-14
Under Contract Date: 2025-12-18
Contingent: No
Sold Date: 2026-05-12
Sold Price: $329,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: No
Title V: Fail
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Public
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: Unk
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Yes
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Scenic; Water
Water Features: Close to Water; River; River Access; River View
Stove Permit: Unk
Electric Type: 200 Amp
Style: Ranch
Interior Amenities: Cable Available; Sun Room
Internet Service: Cable Available
Accessibility: 1st Fl Bdrm; 1st Flr Full Bath
Exterior Amenities: Deck; Hot Tub Outdoor; Trash Private
Appliances Incl: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Basement: Concrete Floor; Full; Interior Access; Unfinished
Floor: Laminate; Wood
Garage: Detached
Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Insulation: Unknown
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: To Be Determined
Financing: Conventional
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Area |
| Kitchen | First | 18.00 | 11.00 | 198.00 |
| Living Room | First | 18.00 | 13.00 | 234.00 |
| Bedroom 1 | First | 15.00 | 11.00 | 165.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 18.50 | 9.50 | 175.75 |
| Office | First | 11.00 | 13.00 | 143.00 |
| Full Bathroom | First | 11.00 | 6.00 | 66.00 |
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Listing Office: STONE HOUSE PROPERTIES, LLC
Listing Agent: Stephen Daoust
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
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