Price Reduced 14.50%
Listing courtesy of Gigi Giordano (203) 671-2155, Compass Connecticut, LLC (860) 767-5390
Price History
$525,000
10/10/2025
$499,000
10/26/2025
$449,000
11/11/2025
$448,900
1/17/2026
79 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT, 06412
5 rooms
2 beds
1 Full baths
1952
Cape Cod
1,470 sqft
Charming Cape just steps from Chester Village! This inviting 2-bed, 1-bath home blends timeless New England character with everyday comfort and walk-to-village convenience. Warm newly refinished hardwood floors flow throughout the light-filled living room into the updated kitchen with its beautiful bow window and dining area. The kitchen is replete with ample granite counters, perfect for the aspiring chef! The cheerful & sunny dining room opens to a huge back deck overlooking a private yard that backs up to North Quarter Park-perfect for entertaining, walking trails or relaxing outdoors. Two first floor bedrooms and a full bath offer easy one-floor living. The light & bright upper-level multipurpose room is perfect for a home office, hobby room, studio or den. The updated electrical service is equipped with a generator transfer switch & the generator conveys. Plenty of storage in the full basement. Enjoy peaceful surroundings with mature trees and a park-like backyard, yet just a short stroll to restaurants, galleries, coffee shops, and the Sunday Farmers' Market in the heart of Chester. Convenient to Route 9, the Connecticut River, the Chester Ferry and the scenic shoreline. A truly special property offering charm, flexibility, and the lifestyle of one of Connecticut's most beloved villages-welcome home to 79 Middlesex Avenue, Chester CT. The fenced in backyard is perfect for animal lovers providing ample safe space for them to run. The home's location adds even more to its appeal. Just 1/2 mile to Chester center, 1/4 mile to the adjacent park, and 2.1 miles to Parker's Point Boat Launch on the Connecticut River, the property offers a lifestyle that's as active as it is peaceful. Parker's Point offer easy river access for boating and kayaking, while the nearby Chester-Hadlyme Ferry provides a scenic ride across the Connecticut River to the famous Gilette Castle State Park. Just across the river, theatre lovers can enjoy world-class performances at the Goodspeed Opera House, one of New England's cultural gems. Every direction you turn, the best of the Connecticut River Valley is at your fingertips.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Lower Level
Zoning:
R-5
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
None
Energy Features:
Generator Ready
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Acreage:
0.82
Est. Taxes:
$5,340
Assessment
$197,190
Lot Description:
Lightly Wooded,Borders Open Space,Sloping Lot
Elementary School:
Chester
Middle School:
Per Board of Ed
High School:
Valley
Days on Market:
166
Appliances:
Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
MLS #:
24131519
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