Chester, Massachusetts

Dreaming of cutting the cord? Experience the freedom of living off grid with this homesteading opportunity nested in the hills of Chester, MA. Property is located on 42 acres - fruit trees, grapes, diverse timber forest, barn and small guest cabin.
Green HomeNatural HomeSustainable HomeEnergy Efficient HomeOff the GridSolar - PhotovoltaicSmall Home
$575,000Asking Price (USD)
$5,000Annual Property Tax
$600Annual Utility Cost
1Square Feet
3 / 3Beds / Baths
42.0 acresLot Size
2011Year Built
Green HomeProperty Type

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$460,000
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$3,311.4

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The photovoltaic panels are 11 amorphous triple junction layer which are an integrated building product that adhere directly to the standing seam roof. This particular technology was chosen as it generates power under cloudy conditions. There are twenty four 68 watt panels combined to produce 1,632 watts.

Property Description

This home is orientated to maximize solar exposure for the photovoltaic panels and heating directly from the sun in the winter. The low E glass reflect the sun in the summer when the sun is high and the roof overhangs second floor windows to provide shade. Made from hand draw shaved cedar logs from Albany, Vermont making the home resistant to decay and insects.

Neighborhood Description

The home site was selected to provide privacy. It is a seldom traveled dirt road. Mass Wildlife owns land across the road. Additional acreage available.

Market Area

This is a rural town located in Hampden County. It is close to Berkshire County as well. More information about the town of Chester can be found at www.townofchester.net/

School District

Chester Elementary, Gateway Middle School, Gateway Regional High School.

Community

Please visit www.townofchester.net

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areano
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Fireplace
Forced Air - Gas
Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant)
Solar - Active
Cooling System
Passive Cooling
Ventilation System
Part of Heating System
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Off the Grid
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Wood
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock
Wood - Solid
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Tile
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Metal
Window Material
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Fiberglass

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportno
Garage Typeattached
Number of Cars1

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Listing ID : 19987