Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, this charming farmhouse is perched up on the hill overlooking the quaint little Town of Chester. This home offers rustic chic country living or the opportunity to take advantage of the income associated with this well-established, successful Airbnb (Happy Hoof Hollow). Hardwood floors throughout and an acre to play on. The old barn and field of lavender would be perfect for the hobby farmer or just a majestic getaway. So many options at such a great price! Schedule your showing today!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1825Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paige Laliberte• Century 21 A-1 Nolan Realty
Bought with James Adams• Hilltown Real Estate by Adams Realty
Pretty little farmhouse - high on hill - overlooks village -1 acre lot - new replacement windows, new architectural roof shingles- 1 car garage - barn with elec. and also new roof shingles - much updating - open lot - room for garden freshly painted inside and out
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,510 (+5.3%)
$21,800 + $119,000
$140,800
2022
$2,384 (+53.5%)
$21,800 + $102,500
$124,300
2020
$1,553 (+1.4%)
$18,000 + $57,000
$75,000
2019
$1,531 (+9.0%)
$16,900 + $56,000
$72,900
2018
$1,405 (−4.5%)
$16,900 + $55,500
$72,400
2017
$1,471 (−25.2%)
$16,900 + $55,500
$72,400
2016
$1,966 (+2.2%)
$16,900 + $80,600
$97,500
2015
$1,924 (−7.6%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2014
$2,082 (+3.0%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2013
$2,022 (+1.8%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2012
$1,987 (+1.7%)
$19,400 + $85,400
$104,800
2011
$1,953
$19,400 + $85,400
$104,800
Tax history for 14 Soisalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$2,510 (+5.3%)
$21,800 + $119,000
$140,800
2022
$2,384 (+53.5%)
$21,800 + $102,500
$124,300
2020
$1,553 (+1.4%)
$18,000 + $57,000
$75,000
2019
$1,531 (+9.0%)
$16,900 + $56,000
$72,900
2018
$1,405 (−4.5%)
$16,900 + $55,500
$72,400
2017
$1,471 (−25.2%)
$16,900 + $55,500
$72,400
2016
$1,966 (+2.2%)
$16,900 + $80,600
$97,500
2015
$1,924 (−7.6%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2014
$2,082 (+3.0%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2013
$2,022 (+1.8%)
$18,800 + $80,900
$99,700
2012
$1,987 (+1.7%)
$19,400 + $85,400
$104,800
2011
$1,953
$19,400 + $85,400
$104,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,108
Year built
1825
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
3971738
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,108
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Barn/Stable
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,530.90
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: RT20 to Chester center, Main to Lower Prospect, up Tafts Hill to Soisalo
UnparsedAddress: 14 Soisalo Rd., Chester MA 01011
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,108
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1825
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 3971738
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chester Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Gateway Regional Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi
Gateway Regional High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chester, MA • 01011
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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46
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76
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72
49
59
39
46
30
32
17
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$242,000 – $293,000
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