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  • Listed by: 

    Geralyn Donohue,

    Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096

    Price cut: $20K (8/6)
    $629,000

    656 Main Street, Chester, VT 05143

    3beds
    3,040sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1904
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $614,000 Zestimate®
    $207/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Marble fireplaceGarden spaceRadiant flooringIntricate colorful ornamentationFront porchDramatic stairwayFinished third floor
    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!
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    Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 08:58am

    Listed by:

    Geralyn Donohue,

    Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Oil, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Pellet Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oil Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
    • Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 2nd Floor Laundry
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
    • Windows: Drapes, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Screens, Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Dirt,Full,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
    • Attic: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,080
    • Total interior livable area: 3,040 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,040
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Paved, Auto Open, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 5, Barn
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub, Paved Parking
    Features
    • Levels: 2.5
    • Stories: 2.5
    • Patio & porch: Covered Porch
    • Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Above Ground
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Fencing: Full
    • Has view: Yes
    • Frontage length: Road frontage: 90
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    • Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Major Road Frontage, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Views, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near School(s)
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s)
    • Parcel number: 14404511183
    • Zoning description: Village Residential
    • Other equipment: Radon Mitigation

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Poured Concrete, Stone
    • Roof: Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop,Asphalt Shingle,Slate,Standing Seam
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1904

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Utilities for property: Phone, Cable Available, Sewer Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Battery Smoke Detector, HW/Batt Smoke Detector
    Location
    • Region: Chester

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $207/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $318,800
    • Annual tax amount: $9,289
    • Date on market: 6/20/2025
    • Road surface type: Paved
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