Hampden County and Chester Town property record for 240 E River Rd, Chester, MA 01011
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.96 acres (85,378 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Feb 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $2,202 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHES M:404.0 B:0000 P:0005.1 |
| Primary APN | CHES M:404.0 B:0000 P:0005.1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,468 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 85,378 sqft (1.96 acres) |
| Street Address | 240 E RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 813001 |
240 E River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 1992.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1013 WILMOT PL, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259-5948 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7939 / 46 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 E River Rd was $2,202, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Hampden County and Chester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Gateway School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,202.00 (+5.76%) | $121,900 (-) Land $35,000 Building $86,900 | $182,970 (+12.04%) |
| 2024 | $2,082.00 (+1.71%) | $121,900 (+6.18%) Land $35,000 Building $86,900 | $163,305 |
| 2023 | $2,047.00 | $114,800 Land $35,000 Building $79,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 E River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 7, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 240 E River Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
No cell data coverage reported
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