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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $20,000 on Apr 26, 2019

245 ROUTE 20

CHESTER, MA 01011
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,082 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Apr 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,511 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$194,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.76 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyHampden
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Chester Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Gateway Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.9 mi
H
Gateway Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Gateway School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01011These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,225
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,695
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,066
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

245 Route 20 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Chester 01011
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Hampden County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Hampden County

How it measures up in Chester 01011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 01011.

Living area2,082 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 2.7 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 245 Route 20 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 01011Hampden County
Living areabigger than2,082 ft²77% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac30% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than190036% of homes8% of homes

About 245 Route 20

When did 245 Route 20, Chester, MA last sell?

245 Route 20, Chester, MA last sold on Apr 26, 2019 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 245 Route 20, Chester, MA?

245 Route 20, Chester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,082 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 245 Route 20, Chester, MA built?

245 Route 20, Chester, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 245 Route 20, Chester, MA?

245 Route 20, Chester, MA is assigned to Chester Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Gateway Regional Middle School (middle); Gateway Regional High School (high), rated C. All sit in Gateway School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 Route 20, Chester, MA compare to other homes in Chester 01011?

Among the 600 homes in Chester 01011, it is bigger than 77% of them (2,082 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 2.7 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 245 Route 20, Chester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Route 20, Chester, MA was $3,511. The county assessed it at $194,400.

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