40 Fenton Road, Chester, VT, 05143
About This Home
This property is a handy man's dream for someone who has a vision of finishing a house and turning it into their own sanctuary. The bones of the house are in place, furnace and piping for heat are in, rough plumping and wiring are done, and most sheet rock is completed. Gas fireplace is mounted and vented to outside and kitchen cabinets are on site. It boasts a little over 2000 square feet of living space 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. It sits on the banks of the Williams River on a dead end street and treed backyard area. First floor consists of a large kitchen and livng room and a half bath. The second floor has a beautiful sized primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom. There are also 3 bedrooms and a 3/4 hallway bathroom.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2023
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Fiberglss Batt Insulation,Wood Frame,Vinyl Exterior,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Saltbox
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Up Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,148
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Propane,Hot Water
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,312
- Total interior livable area: 2,148 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 14404511481
- Zoning description: rural
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck
- Waterfront features: River Front
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 100
Lot
- Lot size: 1.50 Acres
- Features: Country Setting,Near Shopping,Near Skiing,Near Snowmobile Trails,Rural
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,017 | $24,204 |
| Home Insurance | $173 | $2,076 |
| Property Taxes | $545 | $6,540 |
| Electricity | $273 | $3,279 |
| Total | $3,008 | $36,096 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | Listed for sale | $399,000 |
| 2019-05-24 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 2018-08-26 | Price change | $65,000 |
| 2017-08-30 | Listed for sale | $71,500 |
| 2017-07-05 | Listing removed | $178,500 |
| 2016-04-09 | Price change | $178,500 |
| 2016-03-19 | Listed for sale | $199,500 |
| 2014-01-01 | Listing removed | $279,000 |
| 2013-03-12 | Listed for sale | $279,000 |
| 2009-02-03 | Sold | $44,500 |
| 1993-04-29 | Sold | $100,000 |
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