Beautiful old farm house with modern improvements. 40 acres of land with river frontage and great fields for haying, pasture or crops. Large barn with stalls and big open hay loft, attached to house by a small garage. On well and septic with outdoor wood boiler option, or heat with oil with the oil boiler. Recent improvements include energy efficiency (spray foam in basement and other walls), heat pump, new appliances in kitchen, remodeled bathroom and bedroom and more.
For sale by owner
$490,000
840 N Chester Rd, Chester, ME 04457
5beds
2,000sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1886
40 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New appliances in kitchenHeat pumpRemodeled bathroomBeautiful old farm house
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Listed by:
Property Owner (917) 846-1927
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: CHERM013L016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,560
- Annual tax amount: $435
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,819/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000+84.9%$245/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Sold | $265,000-0.7%$133/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Pending sale | $267,000$134/sqft |
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| 6/16/2022 | Price change | $267,000-4.6%$134/sqft |
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| 5/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $280,000+60%$140/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435 -73.7% | $39,560 -71% |
| 2023 | $1,657 | $136,410 |
| 2022 | $1,657 | $136,410 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,497/mo
Principal & interest
$1900
Property taxes
$425
Home insurance
$172
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04457
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ella P Burr SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 8.1 mi
- 6/10Mattanawcook Jr High SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 2/10Mattanawcook AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 8 mi
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