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Chesterfield

The Town of Chesterfield is a rural recreational hill town between Northampton and Pittsfield.  The town was laid out in 1739 and sites were granted to King Philip's and King William's war veterans in 1740, but initial settlement of the town did not take place until around 1755.


The town center was established after the Revolution with well preserved Federal Period houses along Main Road and landmarks of civic buildings in a later Greek Revival style. In its early days, the town supported a largely agricultural economy, with wool from Merino sheep as a major product.  However, there were sawmills and tanneries in operation as well as cloth dressing mills, and in the early 19th century these superseded farming and brought in a small immigrant population that was mostly Irish.


Progress wiped out most of the industry in Chesterfield and by the turn of the century a re-emerging agricultural economy developed alongside the growing trade from summer residents. 

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

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Spending/Student:

$7,679

Average SAT scores:

1552

Student/Teacher Ratios:

12.8 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:1,273 Median Income in town: $67,831 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

41

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 17 / 0 / 0

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$143,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$189,100

% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

-32%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,995

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

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Bus lines:

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Miles to Boston:

119

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

133

Rail time to Boston:

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RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,000

Waterfront year round cabin on Damon Pond with its own sandy beach & dock. Great get away that requires very little maintenance. Property has newer roof, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and newer bath. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! 2 lovely decks overlook the pond. Walk out basement could be finished for another room, currently has laundry. Great spot for nature lovers, kayakers and fisherman. Association has beach with play area, 250 acres of protected wild land, clubhouse.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$219,000

A great bargain, unfinished home awaiting your finishing touches. All the hard work is done but needs siding, flooring, and heating/cooling. Rough plumbing and some finish plumbing is complete. 3 bedrooms on first floor plus unfinished second floor that has plumbing roughed in. Sold as is.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$49,500

waterfront lot/undeveloped(rare),in area of existing cottages,on dead-end rd.(accessible for year round access and use.) semi-private 1/4 acre with 125 ft. of lakefront,dock,storage,sunny,wooded.no power boats.fishing,camping,hiking,swimming.excellent investment or future seasonal retreat.2nd owner since 1957.some owner financing avail. (owner is broker).  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$217,500

Motivated Sellers! Lots of updates including kitchen, new appliances, newly remodeled bathroom, Goshen Stone fireplace, New poured concrete bulkhead, recently cleared yard with firepit. Outdoor wiring for pool, Newly built fort for kids, large shed.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$264,900

Here's your chance to live on the lake year rd. This well-cared-for home is situated on a very private oversize lot in a lovely location on Damon Pond. A long private driveway leads to this waterfront home w open flr plan offering good flow fr fireplaced living rm to fully applianced kitchen & lg dining rm w built-in cabinets. Enjoy views of the lake fr most rms in the house. Lots of storage w lg closets & attic. Complete with a brand NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. MOVE RIGHT IN & ENJOY SUMMER ON THE LAKE.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$167,000

Priced to sell, this sweet cape on just under 1 acre, is waiting for you to make it your own. Conveniently located from either Rte 9 or Rte 143, between the Berkshires and just 20 minutes to Northampton. This house offers country living, close to local school, with a great yard full of flowers and a nice garden spot.Attached garage with work area. Wood stove hookup to help keep heating bills low. This property will not last long at this price so send your buyers.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$219,900

Imagine waking up to with the morning sun gleaming through your master bedroom. Then walking on your bamboo floors down your hallway onto your cool terra cotta kitchen tiles as you turn your gas stove on for tea. As you relax with your lush carpet under your toes, and peer out to see the morning cardinals and butterflies dance in your yard. This tranquil home is renovated with the utmost attention to aligning space, elegance, warmth, and mother nature's gifts. Namaste.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$225,000

8 Years Young Charming Cape! Welcoming & practical entry/mud-room leads to bright & cheery open Kitchen/living/dining area. Kitchen is designed for a chef! Beautiful custom cabinets, ample counter space and wonderful SS gas range and fridge. Full bath with tub, lovely bedroom and an office, (or small bedrom w/o closet), complete the first floor. Second floor offers 2 more bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Efficient wood burning furnace keeps propane costs low! FIRST SHOWING AT OPEN HOUSE 4/15 2-4pm.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$139,000

40 acres total-- lots of timber---16 acres in Worthington--and another 24.88 acres in Chesterfield on Fairgrounds/Cummington Road. 2400 ft total frontage. Was successfully perced in 2002. The road is newly paved--and you are in a remote and beautiful country location--yet with easy access to either Rte. 9 in Cummington or Rte. 143 in Chesterfield. A branch of Westfield River across the street-- Stone walls & old cabin foundation on property.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$229,000

Country living at it's best! Nestled in the mountains beside a babbling brook, conveniently located between Northampton and the Berkshires. This Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath farmhouse has a 25X30 2 car garage with bonus room above. Watch the sunset from your back deck. Easy to show, you don't want to miss this deal!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$234,000

Spacious, comfortable home! Potential for an in-law or teen suite on the first level. Main house has very large and inviting living room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Kitchen has lots of oak cabinets with upgraded granite counters...something you won't find often in this price range. Also a fun, hidden/secret jacuzzi in the first level's bath. Newer septic for a six bedroom house. Nice yard with beautiful stonewalls, young apple trees, blueberry bushes and trails to the town park!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,000

Unique modular cape. Great first floor with open Kit, Din, Living, with a large elevated deck for outside dining and cooking. 2 bed rooms and bath finish out the main floor. The second floor is one large open space with skylights and a very different bath arangement. Office or exercise space sleeping area with many possible configurations. Very cool. The lower level has a W/O Rec. , Laundry,utility area. 2 car under with storage. Listen to Tower Brook, swim at the Bend. Wood stove in the LR.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$405,500

Gentlemans farm,bring the animals. 4.5 acres(mostly open), sprawling Log home,mostly on 1 level, barn(with elec. and water,walk up storage) ,underground elec.and phone.Oversized 2 car garage,2 fireplaces, 30X40 Great room with wide pine floors , wood stove,huge basement,well maintained,very efficient . Loft and bedroom with bath on 2nd floor,great for inlaw suite. good solar site.lots of features thru-out. a very special property!! (Broker is an owner).  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$37,900

Abutting the Comm.of Mass.Dept.of Fisheries,Wildlife and Evironmental is this Solar Fiendly Building Lot. Located on town maintained unpaved dead end country road. The gravel driveway is partially cut into the lot from the road. Classic Stonewalls on the road frontage, right and back boundaries add to the wonderful character of this lot. An old small stone foundation and old well on the property.Perc tested and surveyed. Easy commute to the Berkshires and Northampton! A great buildable lot!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$495,000

Given the choice, isn't it better to purchase a home constructed by a talented builder for himself? The extra attention to detail is so evident here. Large interconnected living and dining spaces, amazing kitchen, cozy den with stone fireplace, master bedroom suite with spectacular bath, beautiful cabinetry, walk out basement, wrap around deck, too much to mention here... Huge 6 car heated garage/workshop/barn. Great set-up for horses. Beautiful private setting surrounded by stone walls. Wow!  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$174,500

this is a rare opportunity!! 7 +/_ acres. half open for horses,etc..., half lightly wooded. old farm land,level and sloping,great solar site,awesome VIEWS,many spots to explore for build (perced). surrounded by stone walls. water/well will be easy.timber for cordwood.surveyed as 2 lots,but being sold as one,can be mowed and groomed for many uses.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$399,000

Attention builders,Perfect investment for future.Located 20-25 minutes from town of Northampton . The whole piece was investigated with results showing on the plan. That survey indicates of five lots perced and satisfied for title V. There are also lots drawings on hand For more info call agent or email.. Disclosure; Total of 2,326.67' of noncontinuous frontage in two areas:187.37' west of Kaye parcel and 2.139.30' east of the Kaye parcel.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$37,500

Great location and closer to town than you might think. 20 minutes to Northampton and 10 to Williamsburg. This lot has a good perc test and is surveyed. Nice stone walls, attractive woods. Road has just been rebuilt and freshly paved. Nice area of new houses and older homesteads.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$385,000

Enjoy peace and tranquility in this quality built, custom cape with 2x6 construction making it extremely energy efficient. This is not your typical house; vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, fireplace, hardwood floors, extremely large open kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and much more. Private deck overlooking huge flat back yard. Lush gardens and stone walls surround you. A great house for entertaining or for your own private retreat.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$39,900

Affordable, nicely wooded lot on a quiet, paved road just over the line from Westhampton. 20 minutes to Northampton.  






 

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