Beautiful Colonial with mountain views. Former 2 family now has 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room, 2 first floor office or playrooms, conveniently located near Route 20. Set beautifully on a 1.7 acre relatively flat lot, with the Westfield River flowing by in the back yard. Nice size bedrooms, wood floors and wall to wall carpeting, beautifully updated farmers kitchen with bar/island, granite countertops, replacement windows and storage in the attic There is so much room to roam in this house. Sit relax and roast marshmallows out by the river and enjoy the quiet. Have a green thumb, like to have paradise for a yard? Then imagine this yard, taken care of, with green grass and flowers blooming, restored beautifully to its original condition. Come take a look.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
1.7 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kathleen Engwer• Century 21 Hometown Associates
Bought with Kathleen Engwer• Century 21 Hometown Associates
NICE COUNTRY HOME WITH WRAP AROUND PORCHES. 10 ROOMS, 6 BEDROOMS, 2 FURNACES. PARK LIKE 1.7 ACRES WITH PICNIC AREA ON WESTFIELD RIVER. HUGE KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS. HUGE REAR DECK. UPSTAIRS BEDROOM NEED FINISHING.
MLS PIN #30057190
Sep 29, 1995
Sold
$113,000
$51/sq ft
Jul 11, 1995
Listed
$114,000
$52/sq ft
RIVERFRONT COUNTRY COLONIAL - COMPLETELY REHABED. OVERSIZED KIT/FAM RM. WITH CHESTER GRANITE COUNTER TOPS. ATTRACTIVE STENCILING, WIDE WOOD FLOORS. HUGE BACKYARD. GREAT FOR LARGE FAMILY. 2 PORCHES AND DECK. ABOVE GROUND POOL TO BE REMOVED
MLS PIN #30023123
Sep 29, 1995
Sold
$113,000
$51/sq ft
Jan 9, 1995
Listed
$114,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,200 (+5.6%)
$25,200 + $154,300
$179,500
2022
$3,029 (+23.4%)
$25,200 + $132,700
$157,900
2020
$2,455 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $97,800
$118,600
2019
$2,428 (+9.0%)
$19,500 + $96,100
$115,600
2018
$2,227 (−4.5%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2017
$2,333 (+0.8%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2016
$2,314 (−30.2%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2015
$3,316 (−7.6%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2014
$3,587 (+3.0%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2013
$3,484 (+2.5%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2012
$3,400 (+1.7%)
$22,400 + $156,900
$179,300
2011
$3,342
$22,400 + $156,900
$179,300
Tax history for 53 Middlefield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,200 (+5.6%)
$25,200 + $154,300
$179,500
2022
$3,029 (+23.4%)
$25,200 + $132,700
$157,900
2020
$2,455 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $97,800
$118,600
2019
$2,428 (+9.0%)
$19,500 + $96,100
$115,600
2018
$2,227 (−4.5%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2017
$2,333 (+0.8%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2016
$2,314 (−30.2%)
$19,500 + $95,300
$114,800
2015
$3,316 (−7.6%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2014
$3,587 (+3.0%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2013
$3,484 (+2.5%)
$21,700 + $150,100
$171,800
2012
$3,400 (+1.7%)
$22,400 + $156,900
$179,300
2011
$3,342
$22,400 + $156,900
$179,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,210
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampden County
APN
2494922
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,210
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Light Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.7
Lot Features: Flood Plain
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,484
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 20 west, right onto Middlefield Rd., house on right, white picket fence in front
UnparsedAddress: 53 Middlefield Rd, Chester MA 01011
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampden County
APN: 2494922
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Chester Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Gateway Regional Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
Gateway Regional High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
4/10
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 42-56% chance 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, 19 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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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Chester, MA • 01011
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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
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Estimated sale price
$283,000 – $343,000
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