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Listing broker remarks

Welcome home to your little slice of a rural countryside community. This property is situated on the west branch of the Westfield River in a quiet but convenient location. Enjoy your coffee on the porch and get lost in the sounds of nature. Inside you will find an open floor plan, a newer primary first floor bedroom, and three rooms upstairs with closets. This home is a hidden gem with tons of potential. Book your showing and bring your vision. Water heater purchased in 2021. Roof on addition was put on this year APO. Roof on main part of house is about 12 years old. 500 gal propane tank is owned. Buyer to do due diligence. Sale is contingent on resolving prior contract. Property appraised for 239k.— Keller Williams Realty

Key details

  • 1,652 sq ft
  • 19,166 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $136 / sq ft
  • $3,211 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠6⁠3⁠7⁠6⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
23 Maple St
Town
Chester, MA
ZIP
01011
Deed (Bk/Pg)
21215 / 137

Historic designations

National Register
Knox House · includes CHT.93, CHT.92, CHT.C

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Chester

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.