CHESTER DIST 139 Real Estate

CHESTER DIST 139 Real Estate

Welcome to Chester District 139, a vibrant educational community nestled in the heart of Randolph County, Illinois. Known for its commitment to fostering academic excellence and holistic development, Chester District 139 serves families with a rich tapestry of educational opportunities for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

The district prides itself on its dedicated staff, who are not only educators but also mentors and role models for students. With a focus on personalized learning, Chester District 139 employs innovative teaching methods and a diverse curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of every child. From engaging STEM programs to arts and humanities, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Chester District 139 also emphasizes the importance of community involvement. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in school activities and collaborate with teachers, fostering a supportive environment that enhances student success. The district hosts various events throughout the year, strengthening the bond between families and schools.

Safety and well-being are paramount in Chester District 139. The district is equipped with modern facilities and resources that ensure a secure and nurturing environment for all students. With a strong emphasis on character development, students are instilled with values such as respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Choosing a home in Chester, IL, means investing in a community that values education and provides a solid foundation for future generations. Discover the charm of Chester District 139 and its unwavering dedication to shaping bright futures for all students!

Newest Listings in CHESTER DIST 139

$310,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26061963 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Discover this beautiful home in the heart of Chester, conveniently located just minutes from local schools, downtown shopping, and everyday amenities. Enter through the double front doors into an inviting foyer. The main level offers a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet storage, a separate dining room, a den or office with a fireplace, a convenient half bath, and a comfortable family room featuring another fireplace. A beautiful spiral staircase leads to the upper level, where you’ll find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The spacious primary suite includes a large, master bathroom. The finished walkout basement provides additional living and entertaining space, complete with an entertainment area, fireplace, and full bathroom. The unfinished portion of the basement includes the laundry room and offers plenty of storage. Kitchen appliances and the pool table are included. Set on a total of 3.4 acres, this property offers space, character, and convenience in a desirable location.

900 Park Ave, Chester
$165,000
4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26057284 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
This adorable 1941 retro home features 4 bedrooms-1 bath and sits on close to 3/4 of an acre (3 lots total) with a detached one car garage, carport, and two storage sheds. The big backyard is private and shaded with mature trees. Watch the sunrise from the front porch (faces east) and enclosed back porch (check out the knotty pine paneling) gives a great sunset view. The big country kitchen has room to eat-in and the big living room/dining combo give lots of spreading out room to gather. The Moureau family has called this home for many years. The full basement is dry. This one is solid and awaits all the current updates you care to do. Priced to move in this market, so give this one a look before you decide. Sellers are motivated and selling as is.

900 W Holmes St, Chester
$179,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26056777 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Cute, comfortable, and thoughtfully updated! This well-maintained 3-bed, 1-bath ranch offers just under 1,100 sqft of inviting living space with many of the major updates already taken care of. A BRAND-NEW ROOF adds immediate peace of mind, while newer windows (within the last 2 years), all-new sewer lines (within the last 3 years), updated flooring (within the last 6 years), and a serene water feature in the front landscaping provides even more value! The bathroom was renovated approximately 6 years ago, with the HVAC (2014) and water heater (2016) also having been updated. The third bedroom is currently being used as a cozy family room and features French doors opening to the large composite deck-a fantastic setup for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. Solar panels, installed approximately 2 years ago (2024), offer the opportunity for added energy savings for the new homeowner! This well cared for, move-in ready home offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy a long list of updates without taking on a long list of projects! Come see everything this charming Chester home has to offer!

328 Van Zant St, Chester
$515,000
5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 26055646 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Wow this one checks all boxes! Secluded with lots of trees on the 8.82 acres! Take a deep breath before you enter this amazing home, you're gonna need it! This efficient earth home features 5+ bedrooms (4 on main level, 1 plus bonus room up), 5 bathrooms (3 full-2 half (1 is in the pool house), huge living room with fireplace and open floor plan to the dining room and kitchen. Big 2 car attached garage, in ground concrete swimming pool. This one is move-in ready. So much to tell about this property. Check out the 3-D tour and join us for an open house on Saturday, August 29 from 3 to 4:30 pm.

7 Greenbriar Ln, Chester
$260,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26054017 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to 230 Ridge Dr, a charming split-level tucked away on a quiet street in a peaceful Chester neighborhood. Recently fully renovated, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home showcases modern updates with plenty of personality, including beautiful wood floors, custom stonework, and updated electrical. Enjoy peaceful forest views from the back of the home and a well-maintained, fully functional hot tub, staying with the property! Conveniently located near Chester’s historic downtown, local shops, restaurants, schools, and major routes. Cute, comfortable, updated, reach out today to take a look!

230 Ridge Dr, Chester
$140,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26053413 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Full brick, clean as a whistle, and move-in ready are just a few terms to describe this delightful home at 1 Washington Blvd in Chester. New windows were installed by the former owner throughout the home; kitchen has been updated with modern fixtures and countertops. The window seat in the dining room has bookcases on each side and is simply adorable. The big living room has a wood-burning fireplace which the owner hasn't used. But it certainly is a focal point! Two bedrooms and a full bath round out the main level. Upstairs is a great space for a extra sitting room and small bedroom with wall-to-wall bookcases. Lots of storage space upstairs (check out the rounded hobbit door with finished space in the attic). There is a full basement with a walk-out and lots of storage room. A carport is in back of the house. Yard is small but that means less mowing and maintenance. There is alley access. Check out the roses all around the house. Simply beautiful and timeless. Don't let this one slip by you. Close to the high school! Seller is motivated and selling as-is. Information offered is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Call for a showing today!

1 Washington Blvd, Chester
$299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26045140 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
PRICE REDUCED! SELLER IS MOTIVATED FOR OFFERS! So much to take in, and you don't find a property like this in the city limits often. Features 1.75 acres of seclusion with woods but so close to the downtown part of Chester. Three buildings: Lovely home built in 1990, former beauty shop and tanning salon (built in 2003) and oversized garage/workshop building all sits at the top of a hill in a very private location close to Cole Memorial Park in Chester. The split level home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an above-ground pool (needs work) with a large fenced deck, wrap around porch and a big family room with fireplace on the lower level. You must see this one to take it all in. If you are looking for a fine home and a place to have a business or convert it to a mother-in-law residence, look no further than this one. The solar panels are installed but they aren't functioning presently. Call for a viewing of this one today. Seller prefers well-qualified preapproved buyers please. This is a very special home; come and see for yourself.

601 Erskine St, Chester
$138,500
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26040465 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
BACK ON THE MARKET-No fault of seller. This 1930-built classic awaits a new owner to love it! So much to love here! The arched front door and foyer with classic windows welcome you into this well-built and sturdy home. The huge living room has a fireplace and access to the enclosed front porch. What a beautiful room to sit and watch the sun come up! The big formal dining room and breakfast nook give lots of room for entertaining and the kitchen has classic cabinetry and fun built ins. It is believed that there are classic hardwoods under that carpet! Down the hall are (3) big bedrooms and an updated bathroom with low step in shower. Why there's even a laundry chute! Take a moment to look at the built-ins along the hallway wall and check out those classic glass door knobs! The big basement downstairs has a half-bath which can be reconnected and updated as you wish. The laundry hookups are along the west wall. The home has had some weatherization done by Western Egyptian which included new tilt-in windows, insulation and updated electric. Plumbing is mostly PVC. The roof and hvac system are around 16 years old, and the cedar shake siding could use an update. If you are looking for a sturdy home to add a few cosmetic touches to make it your own style, look no further. The big back yard has a one car garage and has alley entrance for off street parking. Give this one a look before it's gone!

1027 William St, Chester
$142,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26036942 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
BACK ON MARKET-no fault of buyer. If you love refinished hardwoods, you will love this one! Lots of updates in this one. Kitchen and bathroom updated in 2023 (wow-new marble/concrete counter tops) and check out those gorgeous floors in the huge living room especially! The kitchen and dining area are combined, and there's an extra room off the kitchen (10x12) which could be an office, playroom or additional bedroom. One car garage and concrete driveway. Back yard is big! Plumbing updated with PVC and the roof is 10-12 years old. New siding was installed in 2023. Full dry basement with walkout to the big back yard and situated on a quiet street. Sellers are selling as-is and acknowledge that the furnace is aged but still works, and the fusebox could use upgrade to circuit breakers, but still functions well. For a home built in 1957, it is in excellent condition. Come and see this delightful property for yourself.

304 N Main St, Ellis Grove
$75,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26036926 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Are you looking for an affordable and comfy home close to the high school and walking distance to the business section of Chester? Here you go! Needs some cosmetic touches, and furnace & Roof are aged, but the A/C is only 6 years old. Features a big living room and kitchen, main-floor master and washer-dryer hookups in the kitchen. Front porch makes a great place to watch the Chester parades, and the back deck is convenient to parking area. 2-3 bedrooms upstairs and a full basement (cellar type) gives some spreading out room. Would make an ideal rental property as well. Yard is small so less mowing, and the corner lot allows for off street parking. Seller is motivated! Come and see for yourself.

1527 Swanwick St, Chester
$280,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26036541 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Enjoy the perfect balance of country living and everyday convenience with this rare 5-acre property, offering room to roam and zoning that welcomes horses! This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated with modern touches throughout. Outside, enjoy a wraparound front porch, rear deck, and a beautifully renovated detached building that offers endless possibilities as a home office, gym, studio, or whatever hobby you enjoy. Additional covered parking and storage provide even more flexibility. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the well-equipped barn, fenced pastures, and ample space for horses and livestock. With productive hay ground and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, this property offers a unique opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle without giving up the convenience of being close to town. Properties with this much acreage and versatility are hard to find. Come see everything this exceptional property has to offer! A neighboring property is also for sale, and the owner is willing to negotiate the price on a package deal!

1924 High St, Chester
$379,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26030341 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This one will take your breath away folks. Fully updated and move-in ready. You'll love the fireplaces (propane), tall cathedral ceilings and spacious open floor plan -(notice three huge picture windows facing the trees from the living room) and the entertainment center in the lower level with walk-out to the patio and fire pit; 3 bathrooms and the master suite has a huge walk-in closet. This one comes with 3 lots and covers almost 2 acres. Big two-car garage and concrete driveway. If you are looking for luxury living, look no further! More pics, drone and floor plan will be uploaded this weekend. Allow 24 hour notice for showing requests as home is occupied. Don't let this one pass you by!

201 Estate Dr, Chester
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