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Sold for $579,900Sold

Sold Jun 8, 2026

beds
2
baths
2
sq ft
1,112
Built
1930

197 Chester Street

Chester, NH 03036

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About this home

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 with wooded areas to explore. ** This classic farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, laminate, tile and soft wood floors. NEWER 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.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Team Scattergood · BHHS Verani Londonderry · MLS #5090733

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
4
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Softwood
Basement
Yes · Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Interior Stairs, Sump Pump, Walkout, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Building4 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1930
Foundation
Block, Stone
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
16.49 acres
Water
Well, Private
Sewer
Septic Tank
Pool
Not reported
Zoning
RD RE
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$6,889
Assessment year
2025

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