$450,000
Chester, MA 01011
MLS# 247877
Status: Closed
4 beds | 2 baths | 2171 sqft
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Property Description
This 1800's farmhouse was once home to The Ideal Shoe Company (Danvers, MA). It's a property rich with history, charm, and situated in the middle of 13+ gorgeous acres fit to explore, or simply revel in their beauty. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land, your adventures could be endless. Take in the tranquil sounds of the Westfield River while roaming the tree-lined paths or relaxing in the Gazebo. Once inside, hardwood floors and beautiful wood beams decorate nearly every room. Fire up the wood stove, grab a book from the library, and unwind in the spacious living room, the 3-season porch, or have a swim in the pool room. The impressive kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with easy access to an office/studio space and a newly renovated bath with laundry.
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Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit: No
Original List Price: 480000
Limited Service: No
Agent Interest: None
Current Price: $450,000
Status: Closed
List Date: 2025-10-01
Sold Price: $450,000
Location, Tax & Legal
Assess Amt: 418700
Elem School: Chester Elementary
High School: Gateway Regional
Assessed Year: 2025
Taxes: 7562
Tax Year: 2025
Concessions: 10600
Registry: Outside Berkshire Other MA
Street #: 500
Street Name: E River
Street Ext: Rd
State/Province: MA
Postal Code: 01011
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Bathrooms: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Spaces Type: Off Street
Sq Ft Source: Assessor
Total Rooms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 4
Garage Stalls: 0
Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: unknown
Lot Size SqFt: 599821
Sq Ft Liv Apx: 2171
Total Full Baths: 2
Year Built Apx: 1820
Acres Apx: 13.77
Remarks & Misc
Additional Disclosures: Spring fed water source.Roof&furnace 99'.Only 1 burner on range working/1 knob missing.Some windows need repair.Furnace chimney needs repointing Barn&lap pool as-is (need part repaired). Some seepage in basement.No closet 1 bedroom. Scratched floor in MBA. Subject to seller finding suitable housing. Some gutters need repair. Lights in 3 season mudroom not functional.
Directions: 143 to River Rd, River Rd turns into East River Rd. GPS may say Montgomery instead of Chester.
Marketing/Headline: Historic farmhouse with acreage!
Restrict Covenants
Unk: 1
Appliances Incl
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Basement
Bulk head: 1
Dirt Floor: 1
Interior Access: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Exterior Amenities
Barn/Stable: 1
Flood Hazard Area
Unk: 1
Floor
Laminate: 1
Slate: 1
Wood: 1
Other: Vinyl
Fuel
Oil: 1
Propane: 1
Garage
None: 1
Heat/Cool/Vent
Forced Air: 1
Gravity: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Hot Water
Propane: 1
Storage Tank: 1
Interior Amenities
Bay/Bow Window: 1
Cable Available: 1
Fireplace (s): 1
Sun Room: 1
Lead Paint
Unk: 1
Lot Description
Adj to Protected Ld: 1
Irregular Shape: 1
Wooded: 1
Water Features
Brook: 1
Title V
Pass: 1
Title V Date
Title V Date: 8/27/25
Underground Oil Tank
Unk: 1
Water
Private: 1
Other: 1
Right to Farm Comm
Unk: 1
Sewer
Private: 1
Building Info
Exterior Color: White
Fireplace Insert #: 1
Wood Fireplace #: 2
Easement
Unk: 1
Survey
Yes: 1
Right of Way
Unk: 1
Electric Type
Circuit Breaker: 1
Views
Hill/Mountain: 1
Pastoral: 1
Scenic: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Roof
Membrane: 1
Asphalt Shingles: 1
Style
NE Farmhouse: 1
Zoning
Agricultural: 1
Residential: 1
Seller Disc
No: 1
Exterior Siding
Wood: 1
Rentals
Propane Tank: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-02-17
Under Contract Date: 2026-01-13
Contingent: Yes
Contingent Remarks: Inspection
Sold Date: 2026-02-17
Sold Price: $450,000
Property Features
Restrict Covenants: Unk
Title V: Pass
Underground Oil Tank: Unk
Water: Private; Other
Sewer: Private
Easement: Unk
Survey: Yes
Right of Way: Unk
Right to Farm Comm: Unk
Flood Hazard Area: Unk
Views: Hill/Mountain; Pastoral; Scenic
Water Features: Brook
Lot Description: Adj to Protected Ld; Irregular Shape; Wooded
Rentals: Propane Tank
Electric Type: Circuit Breaker
Style: NE Farmhouse
Interior Amenities: Bay/Bow Window; Cable Available; Fireplace (s); Sun Room
Exterior Amenities: Barn/Stable
Appliances Incl: Built-In Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction: Wood Frame
Exterior Siding: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles; Membrane
Basement: Bulk head; Dirt Floor; Interior Access; Sump Pump
Floor: Laminate; Slate; Wood
Garage: None
Fuel: Oil; Propane
Hot Water: Propane; Storage Tank
Lead Paint: Unk
Zoning: Agricultural; Residential
Seller Disc: No
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Financing: Conventional
Supplements
The 2nd floor offers 3-4 bedrooms with beautiful natural light, and a full BA. Located right between Northampton and Pittsfield, yet tucked away from it all. This peaceful retreat is not to miss! 1st showings at OH 10/4.
Lead Paint Disclosure 
Floor Plan 
Listing Office: BRICK & MORTAR REALTY
Listing Agent: Alexis Noyes
Last Updated: February - 17 - 2026
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