197 Chester Street, Chester, NH 03036

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,644 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 26, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 26, 2026 at 3:01PM

Listing Office:

BHHS Verani Londonderry : 603-434-2377

Listing Agent:

Team Scattergood : 603-553-2761 : team.scattergood@verani.com

MLS ID:

5090733

Interior

• General: Dining AreaNatural LightIndoor StorageBasement Laundry
• Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigerator
• Basement: Crawl SpaceConcrete FloorExterior AccessBasement StairsInterior StairsSump PumpWalkout
• Flooring: Ceramic TileLaminateSoftwood
• A/C: None
• Heating: OilBaseboard

Exterior

• General: BarnPartial FenceGarden SpaceOutbuildingPoultry Coop
• Style: Farmhouse
• Parking: Off StreetParking Spaces 6+RV Access/Parking

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural Shingle
• General: Wood FrameBlockConcrete SlabStone

Location

• Road/Access: PavedPublic
• School District: Chester School District
• County: Rockingham

Lot

• Driveway: Paved
• Zoning: RD RE

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable at SiteTelephone at SitePhone
• Water: Drilled WellPrivate
• Sewer: 1250 GallonConcreteLeach Field at GradePrivateReplacement Leach FieldSeptic Design AvailableSeptic