Historic Chester Mercantile & Vintage Gas Station – Boston Mountain Gem. 3,024 sq ft • 0.25 acre • 335 E. Front Ave., Chester, Arkansas A rare opportunity to own a piece of Arkansas history! This vintage gas station and mercantile sits in the scenic Boston Mountains, right off I-49 between Fort Smith and Fayetteville. Once the heart of the Chester community, it’s ready for restoration and new life.Features include: Two vintage fuel pumps (last inspected several years ago), Classic kerosene tank, Two RV & electric car hookups – power ready!! Strong Arkansas rock walls and a new front porch with “Chester Mercantile” signage. Natural spring running through the back of the property. The property sits acros from Clear Creek and next to the historic Beard and Lady Inn. With 3,024 sq ft of space on a ¼-acre lot, this property offers endless potential — boutique, café, gas or charging station, or even a live-work apartment. A pivotal part of Chester’s history, this charming spot awaits its next visionary owner. Perfect for a retirement project, small business, or creative entrepreneur.
Chester is located in Arkansas. Chester, Arkansas has a population of 83. Chester is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 33.33% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.4%.
The median household income in Chester, Arkansas is $24,167. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,057 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Chester is 52.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.5 inches per year, with 5.9 inches of snow per year.
