
93 Crane Rd Chester — Photo 1 of 6
Beds
--
Baths
1
SqFt
560
Style
Single Family
Built
2011
Escape to the scenic hills of Chester with this unique 5.2-acre property offering the opportunity to create your year-round country home. Two major infrastructure investments are already in place with the well and three bedroom septic system. Giving you the head start on your new home. The existing 560-square-foot cottage provides a comfortable retreat while you plan and develop your vision for the property. Surrounded by wooded acreage, the setting offers privacy, natural beauty, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. In the meantime, the existing cottage makes an excellent weekend getaway, hunting lodge, or recreational retreat. Built in 2011 with a metal roof, wood exterior, and slab foundation, the cottage provides a solid starting point. A special opportunity to build a year-round home in a peaceful Western Massachusetts setting while enjoying the property today. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, permitting, building requirements, and future use.
Market Value Analysis
Limited sample — based on 5 comparable properties.
* Analysis is based on 5 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Chester, MA.
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Geography
Population
1,175
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$89K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
19.3%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Hampden County
358 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+18% vs the prior 12 months) — 63 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 280 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 560 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 226,512 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Daniel James Piasecki
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS®
MLS® Number: 73579781
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