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$449,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,470 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 16 hours ago
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Charming Cape just steps from Chester Village! This inviting 2-bed, 1-bath home blends timeless New England character with everyday comfort and walk-to-village convenience. Warm hardwood floors flow throughout the light-filled living room into the updated kitchen with its beautiful bow window and dining area. The kitchen is replete with ample granite counters, perfect for the aspiring chef! The cheerful & sunny dining room opens to a huge back deck overlooking a private yard that backs up to North Quarter Park-perfect for entertaining, walking trails or relaxing outdoors. Two first floor bedrooms and a full bath offer easy one-floor living. The light & bright upper-level multipurpose room is perfect for a home office, hobby room, studio or den. The updated electrical service is equipped with a generator transfer switch & the generator conveys. Plenty of storage in the full basement. Enjoy peaceful surroundings with mature trees and a park-like backyard, yet just a short stroll to restaurants, galleries, coffee shops, and the Sunday Farmers' Market in the heart of Chester. Convenient to Route 9, the Connecticut River, the Chester Ferry and the scenic shoreline. A truly special property offering charm, flexibility, and the lifestyle of one of Connecticut's most beloved villages-welcome home to 79 Middlesex Avenue, Chester CT.

Full Property Details for 79 Middlesex Ave

General

  • Price: $449,000
  • Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24131519
  • Updated: 1/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 98 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bath: Tub w/Shower, Stone Floor, 6 x 7, Main

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 19, Main
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 11 x 12, Main

Other Rooms

  • Great Room: Great Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 31, Upper
  • Family Room: Family Room - Hardwood Floor, 12 x 17, Main
  • Eat In Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen - Bay/Bow Window, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Ha, 14 x 16, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Sliders, Hardwood Floor, 13 x 14, Main
  • Laundry: Lower Level
  • Other Room 1: Other - Tile Floor, 6 x 8, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Deck
  • Color: Yellow

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: Route 80 to 154 which is Middlesex Ave house on the left.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Chester
  • Middle School: Winthrop
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Valley

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Heater: Oil, Domestic

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Public Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 1,470
  • Above Ground: 1,470 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1952

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.82
  • Zoning: R-5
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Borders Open Space, Sloping Lot

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator Ready

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $197,190
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 940619

Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC, Gigi Giordano

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— 79 Middlesex Ave —

  • Gigi Giordano

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

Agent Contact: (203) 671-2155 Office Contact: (860) 767-5390

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Schools serving 79 Middlesex Ave

School Districts:Regional High School District 04, Chester School District
NameGradesDistance
Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417
9-122.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 79 Middlesex Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/11/2025
Price Reduced
$449,000
-10.02%
MLS
10/26/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-4.95%
MLS
10/14/2025
Listed
$525,000
303.85%
MLS
9/06/1988
Sold
$130,000
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Tax History for 79 Middlesex Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,340
11%
$197,190
—
2023
$4,821
15%
$197,190
40%
2023
$4,189
1%
$141,050
—
2022
$4,161
—
$141,050
—
2021
$4,161
3%
$141,050
—
2020
$4,037
-1%
$141,050
—
2019
$4,061
3%
$141,050
-3%
2018
$3,935
3%
$145,160
—
2017
$3,826
3%
$145,160
—
2016
$3,712
1%
$145,160
—
2015
$3,675
2%
$145,160
—
2014
$3,603
-10%
$145,160
-20%
2011
$3,987
—
$181,620
—
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79 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT 06412 (MLS# 24131519) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 79 Middlesex Avenue is currently listed for $449,000 and was received on October 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 79 Middlesex Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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