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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $239,000 on Aug 26, 2004

279 ROUTE 20

CHESTER, MA 01011
5
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,180 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1871
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$239,000 · Aug 26, 2004
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$232,300
UNITED BANK · recorded Nov 28, 2011
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$167,000
FLORENCE BANK
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$30,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,438 (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.$356,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$330,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,500

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.197 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.1 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.Victorian
CountyHampden
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(8)

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 · 1.5 mi
M
Gateway Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.8 mi
H
Gateway Regional High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 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 97% of homes in Chester 01011
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Hampden County
  • Among the oldest 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 area3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 2.8 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1871
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 279 Route 20 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 01011Hampden County
Living areabigger than3,180 ft²97% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac44% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than187111% of homesalmost no homes

About 279 Route 20

When did 279 Route 20, Chester, MA last sell?

279 Route 20, Chester, MA last sold on Aug 26, 2004 for $239,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Route 20, Chester, MA?

279 Route 20, Chester, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,180 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 279 Route 20, Chester, MA built?

279 Route 20, Chester, MA was built in 1871, making it 155 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Route 20, Chester, MA?

279 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 279 Route 20, Chester, MA compare to other homes in Chester 01011?

Among the 600 homes in Chester 01011, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (2 ac against a typical 2.8 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1871 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 279 Route 20, Chester, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Route 20, Chester, MA was $6,438. The county assessed it at $356,500.

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