Listed by Joan Morey • Barrett and Valley Associates Inc. Bought with Kelley Real Estate, Inc.
Off Market Aug 2016 for $148K
$325,770
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,800
sq ft
279 Farrar Rd, Chester, VT 05143
About this home
A country delight on the back roads of Chester. This home offers many upgrades as well as beautiful perennial gardens, a babbling brook, an oversized garage and an amazing manicured lawn. Explore the great 3-seasons porch with ceiling fans for hot days and a summer evening breeze. The open floor space for living/ dining is great! Enjoy a functional, bright, clean kitchen. Upstairs you will find an outstanding master bedroom with french doors that leads to the balcony. The partially finished ground level basement includes a great second bedroom or superb office space which is only steps away from the lovely stone patio. This property offers so much and enjoys a serene, private location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
2.28 acresLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Morey• Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
Bought with Tyleen Murray• Kelley Real Estate, Inc.
THE RIGHT STUFF! 2.28 SURVEYED COUNTRY ACRES WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, MT. VIEW, MEADOW, BROOK A FLOWING WELL THAT FEEDS A TINY POND. THE HOME IS SOUND WITH ATTRACTIVE WOOD FLOORS, NEW HEATING SYSTEM, NICE DECK A WALK-OUT BASEMENT. FRESH BRIGHT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,452 (+16.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2024
$2,967 (+4.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2023
$2,842 (−34.1%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2022
$4,313 (−1.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2021
$4,375 (+5.8%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2020
$4,136 (+2.9%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2019
$4,019 (−4.6%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2018
$4,215 (+5.3%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2016
$4,003 (−2.9%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2015
$4,122
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2013
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
Tax history for 279 Farrar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,452 (+16.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2024
$2,967 (+4.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2023
$2,842 (−34.1%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2022
$4,313 (−1.4%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2021
$4,375 (+5.8%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2020
$4,136 (+2.9%)
$45,700 + $139,700
$185,400
2019
$4,019 (−4.6%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2018
$4,215 (+5.3%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2016
$4,003 (−2.9%)
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2015
$4,122
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
2013
$61,100 + $143,700
$204,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,016
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Windsor County
APN
14404511008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Detached
Parking Spaces 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Full, Partially Finished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Water Heater: Oil
Ceiling Fan, Hot Tub, Living/Dining
Equipment & Appliance Information
Cooktop - Gas, Dryer, Washer
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 6x9
Level: 2
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 4x9
Level: 2
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 6x12
Level: 2
Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 20x24
Level: 3
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11x18
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1800
Color: Blue
Balcony, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Shed
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Wood
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Country Setting
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1986
Water Body Access: Yes
Right of Way
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 204800
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Gross Amount Tax: 4122.21
SPAN Number: 144-045-11008
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 120-122
Financing Information
Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Air, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Wood
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Leach Field
Electric Information
Electric Company: GMP
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Phone Company: VTEL
Location
School Information
School District: ChesterAndover USD 29
Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 100
Gravel, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Route 11 To Andover-Weston Road, drive .5 miles to right on Potash Brook Road, bear right on Potash Brook Road, go over small bridge, bare left onto Farrar Road, first house on your left. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,016
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Windsor County
APN: 14404511008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026