Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/26/2026
Listed
$579,900
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MLS
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Property Description
This property presents a rare opportunity to own a large lot on desirable Chester St. Many options here: Update the house and create a huge farm property, build a new house and use the existing house as an ADU/cottage or other, subdivide into two lots with town approvals ** A beautiful country setting for this 16.4+/- acre farm bordered by stone walls and wooded areas to explore. ** This classic farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, laminate, tile and soft wood floors. NEWER roof and forced hot water boiler. Many farm features: Chicken coop, fenced in areas, 20x24 2-stall horse pole barn, a large barn that was moved to the property from another site in Chester. Peaceful, yet conveniently located, about 8.5 miles to Exit 4 I-93 and about 6.9 miles to Exit 2 Route 101. About Chester ** WASON POND is where residents can go to enjoy a quiet, natural place to walk, hike, cross-country ski, walk dogs, kayak, picnic, and swim. SCHOOLS: Consists of elementary & middle school, Chester Academy and the High School is Pinkerton Academy, in Derry. SCARECROWS: The town has been going scarecrow crazy for many years. Every October there are over 400 scarecrows placed all over town with a map showing the locations. The scarecrows will be on display through Oct. 31. HALLOWEEN NIGHT: Brings many visitors to Chester Street, where over the years Trick or Treat has become a must-see event. AGENTS & BUYERS to do their own Due Diligence to verify all listing information and verify options with town and necessary approvals to do so. Room sizes are for reference only; not guaranteed. *** House being sold in current condition and all items on the property to remain after month-to-month tenant leaves. House is tenant occupied and works from the house.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 197 Chester St
General
- Price: $579,900
- Taxes: $6,889 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5090733
- Updated: 5/26/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 4
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Natural Light, Indoor Storage, Basement Laundry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Softwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: Bathroom Full, 6.6 x 9+, Level 1
- Bathroom 2: Bathroom One Quarter, 5.8 x 7.10+, Level 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Suite: 13.9 x 16.10+, Level 1
- Bedroom 1: 8.9 x 11.5+, Level 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 11 x 19.2+, Level 1
- Porch: 9.10 x 11+, Level 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barn, Partial Fence , Garden Space, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop
- Color: Cream
Parking
- Parking: Off Street, Parking Spaces 6+, RV Access/Parking
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Driving Directions: Chester St is Route 121 - Route 101 exit 2 south thru Auburn towards Chester on Route 121 - Route 102 to 121 north
School Information
- School District: Chester School District
- Elementary School: Chester Academy
- Middle School: Chester Academy
- High School: Pinkerton Academy
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Oil, Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field at Grade, Private, Replacement Leach Field, Septic Design Available, Septic
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Basement Stairs, Concrete Floor, Crawlspace, Exterior Access, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Walkout
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,112
- Finished Total: 1,112 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,112 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 16.49
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 718,304
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 425
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Zoning: RD RE
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $521.49
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Assessment Amount: $407,629
- Tax Amount: $6,889
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure
- Block: 53
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Schools
Schools serving 197 Chester St
School District:Chester School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Chester Academy 22 Murphy Drive, Chester, NH 03036 | PK-8 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 197 Chester St
Tax History
Tax History for 197 Chester St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,889
3%
$407,629
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2024
$6,669
6%
$407,629
50%
2023
$6,319
8%
$272,356
—
2022
$5,828
3%
$272,356
—
2021
$5,676
2%
$272,356
—
2020
$5,591
-1%
$272,356
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2019
$5,665
13%
$272,356
32%
2018
$4,996
1%
$206,037
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2016
$4,942
—
$206,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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197 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036 (MLS# 5090733) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 197 Chester Street is currently listed for $579,900 and was received on May 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 197 Chester Street? 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.