Four-Bedroom Colonial Home on 3.4 Acres – Chester, IL – $310,000

Property Overview

Set on 3.4 acres in Chester, Illinois, this spacious 1968 single-family residence offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, 4,500 square feet of living space, and a two-car attached oversized garage. The two-level home combines classic Colonial styling with generous gathering spaces, three fireplaces, a finished walkout basement, and a wooded setting.

Double front doors open to an inviting foyer. The main level includes a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet storage, a separate dining room, a den or office with a fireplace, a half bathroom, and a family room with another fireplace. A beautiful spiral staircase connects the main level to the upper floor, where four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located.

The spacious primary suite includes a large primary bathroom. The finished walkout basement adds approximately 1,000 square feet of finished living area with an entertainment space, fireplace, and full bathroom. The unfinished portion provides the laundry room and additional storage. Kitchen appliances and the pool table are included.

Property Details

Interior Features

The interior features an entrance foyer, bookcases, high ceilings, walk-in closet space, double vanity, separate dining, carpet and hardwood flooring, panel doors, and sliding doors. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, electric range, and electric oven. The home also has a gas water heater and basement laundry.

Exterior, Land & Construction

The two-level residence features vinyl siding, a shingle roof, a patio, and an oversized attached garage. The 3.4-acre lot adjoins a wooded area. The home was built in 1968 and is identified as a Single Family Residence in the Park Avenue Subdivision, with an architectural style identified as Colonial/Other.

Utilities & Access

The property has connected electricity, natural gas, public water, and public sewer. Heating is provided by natural gas, dual fuel/off-peak, and forced air systems, while cooling is provided by central air and electric service.

Tax & Listing Information

The property record lists an annual tax amount of $5,706 and a tax assessed value of $263,220. The listing is offered as-is and lists cash and conventional financing among the available terms. The property entered the market on September 28, 2026.

Property-specific details: Zillow property listing

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Chester is a city in Randolph County along the Mississippi River in southern Illinois. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2025 population estimate of 6,847 for Chester, compared with 6,814 at the 2020 Census. Census QuickFacts also reports a 74.0% owner-occupied housing rate for 2020–2024 and a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $111,700 for the same period.

The community provides access to local schools, healthcare, retail services, parks, and regional transportation connections. Chester is also connected across the Mississippi River to Perryville, Missouri by the Don Welge Memorial Bridge via Missouri Route 51 and Illinois Route 150.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts  ·  Missouri Department of Transportation – Don Welge Memorial Bridge

Safety & Crime

Available 2024 city-level crime data derived from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data lists 3 violent-crime incidents and 18 property-crime incidents for Chester. The reported 2024 rates were approximately 45 violent crimes and 268 property crimes per 100,000 residents. The figures describe reported city-level incidents and should not be interpreted as a property-specific safety assessment.

Sources: FBI – 2024 Reported Crimes Statistics  ·  AreaVibes – Chester Crime Data

Schools & Education

Chester Community Unit School District 139 serves the Chester community. Chester Grade School serves kindergarten through eighth grade, while Chester High School serves grades 9–12. Nearby schools identified in the current property listing include Chester Elementary School and Chester High School. School proximity does not independently establish enrollment assignment, so buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the district.

Sources: Chester Community Unit School District 139  ·  Chester Grade School  ·  Chester High School

Healthcare & Hospitals

Memorial Hospital is located at 1900 State Street in Chester and provides hospital services, 24-hour emergency care, Convenient Care, specialty clinics, diagnostic services, and a community pharmacy. The hospital also operates the Chester Clinic at the same medical-office location and a Therapy & Sports Rehab Center on Lehmen Drive.

Sources: Memorial Hospital Chester  ·  Randolph County Healthcare Resources

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the following series uses median home value for ZIP Code 62233 from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The figures represent the ZIP-code geography rather than this individual property.

From 2019 to 2024, the ZIP-level median home value increased from $104,900 to $120,500, a change of approximately 14.9%. These historical figures describe past housing values and do not predict future property performance. Current Zillow data for Chester reports a typical home value of $114,241 as of August 31, 2026, with a 0.7% year-over-year decline.

Sources: ZIP Code 62233 – Census ACS Historical Home Values  ·  Zillow Research – Chester Housing Market

Transportation & Access

Chester has regional road connections through Illinois Route 150, which connects with Missouri Route 51 across the Mississippi River at the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. The bridge replacement project is a major regional transportation project, with the new three-tower cable-stayed bridge anticipated for completion by the end of 2026. Illinois Route 150 also serves as a principal state route through Chester and into surrounding communities.

In September 2026, Illinois Route 150 temporarily closed for scheduled demolition of the old Chester Bridge. Travelers should consult current transportation information for active construction, closures, and traffic-control changes.

Sources: Missouri Department of Transportation – Don Welge Memorial Bridge  ·  Illinois Department of Transportation – Illinois Route 150  ·  Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Maps

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping is available within Chester, including the Walmart store at 2206 State Street. The store provides grocery shopping, pharmacy services, garden-center services, photo services, and other retail offerings. Chester also maintains municipal resources for city services, utilities, ordinances, maps, and community information.

Sources: Walmart Chester Store  ·  City of Chester, Illinois

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the broader Chester area includes access to the Mississippi River setting and the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources lists boating, camping, fishing, hiking trails, hunting, and picnicking among the activities available within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, which extends through Randolph County and other surrounding counties.

Chester’s municipal resources also include parks and public recreational spaces, while the city’s welcome center at Segar Park provides an overlook of the Mississippi River and surrounding river landscape.

Sources: Illinois Department of Natural Resources – Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area  ·  City of Chester, Illinois

Utilities & Connectivity

At the property level, the home is connected to electricity, natural gas, public water, and public sewer. The city maintains municipal codes covering utilities and related services. Area broadband availability includes fiber, cable, fixed wireless, DSL, and satellite options within ZIP Code 62233, although actual service availability and technology should be confirmed at the property address with the provider before purchase.

Sources: City of Chester – City Ordinances and Utilities  ·  Broadband Map – Chester, Illinois

Development & Planning

A significant regional transportation project remains relevant to Chester in 2026: the replacement of the Chester Bridge with the Don Welge Memorial Bridge. The new bridge is under construction and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026. The project connects Chester with Perryville, Missouri and represents a combined MoDOT and IDOT investment of approximately $307.1 million.

No additional specific proposed or approved development project was identified in the reviewed current municipal sources that could be reliably tied to the immediate surroundings of 900 Park Ave. Buyers interested in zoning, land-use changes, or future projects should consult current City of Chester planning and zoning information.

Sources: Missouri Department of Transportation – Don Welge Memorial Bridge  ·  City of Chester – Municipal Codes and Zoning Resources

Property Summary