Welcome to 81 Main Street! Built in 1820 and located in the heart of the Chester village, this property is historically known as the Guy Earle House and has been a year round vacation home and short term rental property. This quintessential VT gem on .44 acres+/- features 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Among it's many attractive features are a large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, two first floor bedrooms, one en suite and an additional bathroom. The 2nd floor includes a large living area, en suite bedrooms, a bonus game room with a handsome wet bar, hand-crafted from school benches. and a pellet stove. Additional Features include: first floor laundry, mudroom/workshop and unfinished attic space. The double lot has generous parking, an oversized 1 car detached garage with potential space to be finished and a separate shed for gardening in the large level yard. The 4 porches adorning the house offer outdoor covered gathering spaces. Stroll to the green for coffee and browse the shops. Close to 5 ski areas, recreational activities and year round fun! Also listed as Commercial see mls# 4937012
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Listed by:
Geralyn Donohue,
Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096
Bought with: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$460,000
81 Main Street, Chester, VT 05143
5beds
3,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.44 Acres Lot
$551,200 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$4,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$551,200
$496,000 - $617,000
$4,503/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 09, 2023 at 06:50am
Listed by:
Geralyn Donohue,
Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096
Bought with:
Andie Fusco
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4929143
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Pellet Stove, Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Mini Fridge, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove, Propane Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Softwood, Tile
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Full,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Attic: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,264
- Total interior livable area: 3,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Natural Shade, Shed
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 107
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails
Details
- Parcel number: 14404511906
- Zoning description: Village Center District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chester
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2023 | Sold | $460,000-4%$119/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #4929143 | ||
| 12/22/2022 | Pending sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
Source:  Engel & Volkers #4929143 | ||
| 10/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #4929143 | ||
| 9/22/2022 | Pending sale | $479,000$124/sqft |
Source: Engel & Volkers #4929143 | ||
| 9/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $479,000+60.2%$124/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4929143 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $305,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $305,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chester-Chester Depot
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Chester-Andover Usd #29Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Green Mountain Uhsd #35Grades: 7-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester-Andover Elementary
- Middle: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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