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OFF MARKET

601 E River Rd
Chester, MA 01011

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,051 sqft (on 105 acres)

$975,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $6,116/mo*

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$975,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $6,116/mo*

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5 Beds

3 Baths

3,051 sqft

(on 105 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 601 E River Rd.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1850

Lot Size

105 acres

Living Area

3,051 sqft

Price/Sqft

$320

Parking

Attached Garage

About this House

Indulge your sensibilities in this incredibly private, attractive and well-appointed 5 bed, 3 bath, classic New England Farmhouse set on over 100 beautiful acres. Not only does this property feature beautiful acreage, it also boasts approximately 4600 feet on the Middle Branch of the Westfield River. Watch wildlife from your screened-in porch, enjoy tending garden or engage in larger scale farming. The outdoors is yours to love with a horse stall, garden shed and chicken coop to complement your endeavors. Pick blueberries on your property and turn them into a delicious treat in your chef's dream kitchen. Custom milled pine cabinets, a gas cooktop and soapstone countertops make prep work a dream. This stunning home is a fusion of character , polish and functionality.

601 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,051 sqft single-family home built in 1850. It last sold for $798,000 on Aug 18, 2023 (2% below the $815,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $975,000, with a rent estimate of $4,428/month.

Home Details for 601 E River Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry,Full,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Bulk headNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Full Bathroom, Bonus Room, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Other
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3051 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Propane,Oil,Forced Air,Fireplace(s)No CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Fireplace & Spa Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: 200 Amp
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marmoleum, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Accessibility: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Full Bath, 1st Flr Bdrm w/BathFloors: Ceramic Tile, Marmoleum, Wood
View Has a ViewView: Water, Scenic, Pasture, Hill/Mountain, Distant

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglesPatio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Barn/Stable, OutbuildingExterior: Privacy, Landscaped
Parking & Garage Other Parking: Garaged & Off-StreetHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking: Garaged & Off-Street
Frontage WaterfrontWaterfront: River Access, Waterfront, Close to WaterOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: NE Farmhouse

Price & Status
Price List Price: $815,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Aug 18 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: Chester
School Information Elementary School: Chester ElementaryHigh School: Gateway Regional

Building
Building Area Building Area: 3051 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 105 Acres

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 240878Water ViewWater View: Water

Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago

Listed by George Cain, (917) 861-3855

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Bought with: Jeffrey M. Loholdt, (413) 652-7423, WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S - GT BARRINGTON

Source: BCMLS, MLS#240878

Price History for 601 E River Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/18/2023	$798,000	Sold	BCMLS #240878
Recording Date 08/18/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/07/2023	$815,000	Pending	BCMLS #240878

07/05/2023	$815,000	Listed For Sale	BCMLS #240878

08/25/2022	$795,000	ListingRemoved	MLS PIN #72996907

06/28/2022	$795,000	Pending	BCMLS #237904

06/28/2022	$795,000	Contingent	MLS PIN #72996907

06/13/2022	$795,000	Listed For Sale	BCMLS #237904

Market trends in Chester

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Comparable Sales for 601 E River Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
500 E River Rd, Chester, MA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$450,000	02/17/26	4	2	2,171
613 Skyline Trl, Chester, MA	1.45	Single-Family Home	$489,500	09/05/25	3	2	2,012
654 Skyline Trl, Chester, MA	1.60	Single-Family Home	$380,000	03/19/26	3	2.5	1,768
120 Fisk Rd, Chester, MA	1.50	Single-Family Home	$380,000	11/26/25	3	1.5	1,872
52 Patterson Rd, Worthington, MA	1.42	Single-Family Home	$300,000	11/21/25	3	1	1,800
689 Skyline Trl, Chester, MA	1.55	Single-Family Home	$340,000	12/30/25	2	1	1,360
11 Campbell Rd, Chester, MA	2.21	Single-Family Home	$365,000	02/20/26	3	1.5	1,792
120 E River Rd, Chester, MA	2.02	Single-Family Home	$339,000	10/14/25	2	1	1,080
345 Ireland St, Worthington, MA	3.31	Single-Family Home	$700,000	02/10/26	3	2.5	1,907

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OFF MARKET
Est. $886,900
5 bd
3 ba
3,051 sqft
601 E River Rd,
Huntington, MA 01050
George Cain, William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty
SOLD
FEB 17, 2026
$450,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,171 sqft
500 E River Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Alexis Noyes, Brick & Mortar Northampton
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,900
1 bd
2,352 sqft
585 Kinnebrook Rd,
Worthington, MA 01098
James Adams, Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $337,400
3 bd
2 ba
2,236 sqft
40 Holcomb Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Kelsey Thompson Team, Lock and Key Realty Inc.
FOR SALE
2.03 ACRES
$45,000
Lot 1 Holcomb Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
James Adams, Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty
SOLD
NOV 21, 2025
$300,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,800 sqft
52 Patterson Rd,
Worthington, MA 01098
Darcie Gasperini, Taylor Agency
OFF MARKET
Est. $501,500
3 bd
2 ba
2,012 sqft
613 Skyline Trl,
Chester, MA 01011
The Denise DeSellier Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
OFF MARKET
Est. $645,300
4 bd
2 ba
2,499 sqft
104 N Chester Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Kim Bergland, Red Horse Real Estate
SOLD
NOV 26, 2025
$380,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,872 sqft
120 Fisk Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Kylene Canon-Smith, Canon Real Estate, Inc.
SOLD
DEC 30, 2025
$340,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,360 sqft
689 Skyline Trl,
Chester, MA 01011
Kelley & Katzer Team, Kelley & Katzer Real Estate, LLC
FOR SALE
2.5 ACRES
$69,000
4 Holcomb Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
James Adams, Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty

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What Locals Say about Chester

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say yards are well-kept
91 % Say there's wildlife
88 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say it's quiet
77 % Say neighbors are friendly
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say it's dog friendly
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say there are community events
38 % Say there are sidewalks
38 % Say streets are well-lit
38 % Say kids play outside
13 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Homes for sale near 601 E River Rd

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1.81 ACRES
$415,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,403 sqft
143 River Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Danielle Lafond, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
2 ACRES
$625,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,548 sqft
44 Goss Hill Rd,
Worthington, MA 01098
Nick Gelfand, NRG Real Estate Services, Inc.
2.9 ACRES
$450,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,068 sqft
147 Chipman Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Taylor Hildack, Keller Williams Realty
2.9 ACRES
$450,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,068 sqft
147 Chipman Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Taylor Hildack, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
6.83 ACRES
$210,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,151 sqft
1 Crane Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Melissa L. Blondek, Gallagher Real Estate
4.6 ACRES
$340,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
383 Huntington Rd,
Worthington, MA 01098
The Aimee Kelly Crew, eXp Realty LLC
1.4 ACRES
$160,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,010 sqft
211 West St,
Worthington, MA 01098
James Adams, Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty
5.61 ACRES
$225,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,076 sqft
11 Taft Rd,
Chester, MA 01011
Victoria Minella-Sena, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
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Off Market Homes Near 601 E River Rd

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SOLD
JUL 15, 2026
$515,000
3 bd
3 ba
2,644 sqft
274 Goss Hill Rd,
Huntington, MA 01050
Darcie Gasperini, Taylor Agency
SOLD
FEB 27, 2026
$580,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,080 sqft
8 Ring Rd,
Worthington, MA 01084
Holly Young, Delap Real Estate LLC
SOLD
FEB 10, 2026
$700,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,907 sqft
345 Ireland St,
Worthington, MA 01084
Lisa Carroll, Delap Real Estate LLC
SOLD
OCT 16, 2025
$558,350
61 Skyline Trl,
Chester, MA 01011
James Adams, Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $547,400
2 bd
2 ba
1,788 sqft
277 Skyline Trl,
Chester, MA 01011
OFF MARKET
Est. $501,500
3 bd
2 ba
2,012 sqft
613 Skyline Trl,
Chester, MA 01011
The Denise DeSellier Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals
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601 E River Rd
Chester, MA 01011

$975,000

$975,000