12 Seminary Street

Closed 7/31/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$460,000

3 beds2 baths1,650 sqft

12 Seminary St, Middlebury, VT 05753

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.11 acresLot Size

1793Year Built

$279/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Built in 1793 for Dr. Joseph Clark, this is one of the oldest homes in Middlebury. It was located at the Southern corner of Seminary and N. Pleasant Street. It later became a blacksmith shop for brothers Ruluff and Benjamin Lawrence. The house was moved by Ruluff in 1806 to its current location. Immaculately renovated and lovingly maintained, this home is 5 star energy rated. A mix of modern living and original details, this house has to be seen. The main living level has a large office that could...Built in 1793 for Dr. Joseph Clark, this is one of the oldest homes in Middlebury. It was located at the Southern corner of Seminary and N. Pleasant Street. It later became a blacksmith shop for brothers Ruluff and Benjamin Lawrence. The house was moved by Ruluff in 1806 to its current location. Immaculately renovated and lovingly maintained, this home is 5 star energy rated. A mix of modern living and original details, this house has to be seen. The main living level has a large office that could be turned into a sunroom, a mudroom or an eat in area. The kitchen has modern appliances, local marble counter tops and amazing built-ins. A large Living room opens up to the back patio (with awning) through sliding glass doors. Laundry is cleverly designed on the first level behind built in cabinets. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a full bath with two sinks. The master bedroom has an attached dressing room. Heat pumps keep it cool in the summer and warm in the shoulder months. A pellet stove keeps you toasty all winter long. All this and a heated & insulated barn/garage with plenty of storage above and a paved driveway There's even room for a potting shed. Close to everything Middlebury has to offer. A truly unique property.

Sold By IPJ Real Estate

Listed by: Beth Stanway • IPJ Real Estate

Listing closed: 07/31/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4801600

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Property Information for 12 Seminary Street

Property Details

Taxes: $7,550 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Addison County
Parking: Parking Spaces 2
Zoning: HDR

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1793
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Middlebury
County: VT-Addison

Directions: From Route 7 in Middlebury, turn onto Seminary Street. House is on the right.
Latitude: 44.016349862214938
Longitude: -73.165785457672129
Road Frontage: TBD
Seasonal: No
State: VT
Street Designation: Street
Zip: 05753

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 387-120-12795
Tax - Gross Amount: $7,550.46

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Year Notes: PreBate
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3
School - District: Addison Central

School - Elementary: Mary Hogan School
School - Middle/Jr: Middlebury Union Middle #3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 4792.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.11

Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1650.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Total: 2418.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1650.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 768.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Assessment Amount: $322,600

Assessment Year: 2019
Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1793

Green Features

Green Verification Body: Efficiency Vermont
Green Verification Year: 2006

Utilities

Electric Company: GMP
Cable Company: Comcast

Fuel Company: Champlain Valley
Electric: 200 Amp
Sewer: Public
Utilities: Cable - Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Taupe
Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Storage

Roads: Public
Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 0
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 2
Rooms - Total: 7
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
Bedrooms - Total: 3
Equipment: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier
Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Hardwood
Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Pellet
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Stove - Pellet
Cooling: Mini Split
Total Stories: 1.5

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 15.11 x 8.11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 22 x 10.11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 13 x 12.11
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Den

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 13.7 x 13.4
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 12.7 x 12.6
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.9
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Other

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 12.9 x 9
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.6
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 12 Seminary Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 3, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676315211	$460,000	—
Jul 31, 2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4801600	$460,000	—
Jun 7, 2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4801600		—
Apr 17, 2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4801600	$475,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/03/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #676315211	$460,000
07/31/2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4801600	$460,000
06/07/2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4801600	—
04/17/2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4801600	$475,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

12 Seminary Street

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,650 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,650 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

4,792 SqFt

Schools near 12 Seminary Street

This home is within Addison Central Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Mary Hogan School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
6/10	Middlebury Union Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
9/10	Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	St Mary's School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	The Gailer School	Private - Nearby school	8 to 12	0.1 mi
NR	Bridge School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	1.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Mary Hogan School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
6/10	Middlebury Union Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
9/10	Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3 Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	St Mary's School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	The Gailer School Private8 to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Bridge School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	1.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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