Highest & Best offers due Wednesday 10.23 at 12pm. Welcome to a slice of history in Chester! This enchanting 5-acre property dates back to 1769 & offers a unique blend of rustic elegance & modern comfort. The heart of the home features a large kitchen seamlessly connected to a sun-drenched solarium. Imagine enjoying your coffee surrounded by lush greenery, or hosting gatherings w/ friends & family in this serene space. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, providing ample space. The cozy living room, complete w/ a fireplace invites you to unwind on chilly evenings. This homestead offers plenty of room for outdoor activities. Garden, raise livestock, or simply savor the tranquility of country living while being just a short drive from shops & dining. Embrace the legacy of this timeless property and make it your own! The septic, furnace, oil tank, metal roof, hot water tank, well system, electrical service line & panel were all updated in 2018 & the solarium, redone in 2023.
Single-familyProperty Type
1769Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kelsey Thompson Team• Lock and Key Realty Inc.
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Market trends in 01011, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$255K
$25K MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
3 days MoM
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Sale history for 40 Holcomb Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73303623
Dec 16, 2024
Sold
$300,000
$134/sq ft
Nov 18, 2024
Relisted
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Oct 24, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$295,000
$132/sq ft
MLS PIN #72568986
Nov 15, 2019
Sold
$165,000
$74/sq ft
Sep 23, 2019
Listed
$164,900
$74/sq ft
+10
Peace and quiet. Enjoy this large 3bedroom colonial sitting on 5 acres of land! The seller has gone through and taken care of all the big items for you. New septic system, New furnace, New oil tank, New metal roof, New hot water tank, New well system, New electrical service line and panel all in 2018 (APO) ! What more could you want? Some cosmetic touches will really give this house your custom touch and make it your home. Enjoy the fall season with walking trails, apple trees, and so much more. Set up your appointment today.
MLS PIN #72264745
Feb 28, 2018
Sold
$72,500
$32/sq ft
Dec 17, 2017
Listed
$73,900
$33/sq ft
+16
WHAT POTENTIAL! BRICK ANTIQUE COLONIAL WITH LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. HUGE KITCHEN THAT INCLUDES ISLAND AND DINING AREA. DINING ROOM HAS WIDE PLANK FLOORS. LIVING ROOM HAS FIREPLACE. FIRST FLOOR BATH WITH SHOWER. FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY. 2ND FLOOR HAS LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH OPENING FOR SKYLITE, NOT YET INSTALLED. 2ND BEDROOM HAS WIDE PLANK FLOORS. FULL BATH ON 2ND FLOOR. OUTBUILDING WITH STORAGE. THIS IS A HOMEPATH PROPERTY.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,279 (+4.1%)
$42,700 + $141,200
$183,900
2022
$3,151 (+19.5%)
$42,700 + $121,600
$164,300
2020
$2,637 (+6.4%)
$35,900 + $91,500
$127,400
2019
$2,478 (−26.5%)
$31,300 + $86,700
$118,000
2018
$3,372 (−4.5%)
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2017
$3,532 (+0.8%)
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2016
$3,504
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2015
$3,501 (−7.6%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2014
$3,788 (+3.0%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2013
$3,679 (+3.2%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2012
$3,566 (+1.7%)
$35,900 + $152,200
$188,100
2011
$3,506
$35,900 + $152,200
$188,100
Tax history for 40 Holcomb Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,279 (+4.1%)
$42,700 + $141,200
$183,900
2022
$3,151 (+19.5%)
$42,700 + $121,600
$164,300
2020
$2,637 (+6.4%)
$35,900 + $91,500
$127,400
2019
$2,478 (−26.5%)
$31,300 + $86,700
$118,000
2018
$3,372 (−4.5%)
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2017
$3,532 (+0.8%)
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2016
$3,504
$31,300 + $142,500
$173,800
2015
$3,501 (−7.6%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2014
$3,788 (+3.0%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2013
$3,679 (+3.2%)
$34,700 + $146,700
$181,400
2012
$3,566 (+1.7%)
$35,900 + $152,200
$188,100
2011
$3,506
$35,900 + $152,200
$188,100
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,236
Year built
1769
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
3972216
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower