1263 Murphy Rd

Bennington, VT 05257

$510,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,683 Sq. Ft.
$190 / Sq. Ft.
2,683
Sq. Ft.
$190
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/19/24
Closed 8/19/24

Description

Built in 1840 this colonial is located on the south bank of the Walloomsac River just through the covered bridge on Murphy Road. Charming three-bedroom three bath home sited on 4.52 acres bordering the Walloomsac River. The large country kitchen is light filled. A bathroom and washer and dryer offer easy access off the kitchen.  A formal dining room and living room with a wood burning fireplace and a den/ music room that overlooks the meadows and river.  A bedroom with a bath completes the first...Built in 1840 this colonial is located on the south bank of the Walloomsac River just through the covered bridge on Murphy Road. Charming three-bedroom three bath home sited on 4.52 acres bordering the Walloomsac River. The large country kitchen is light filled. A bathroom and washer and dryer offer easy access off the kitchen.  A formal dining room and living room with a wood burning fireplace and a den/ music room that overlooks the meadows and river.  A bedroom with a bath completes the first floor.  Second floor consists of three ample bedrooms and a full bath and office. The home boasts beautiful millwork and wide pine floors. A 30 x 14 screened in porch with access from the dining room enhances the home. A large barn shed and carport offer easy access from the home.
  1. Listed by Moira Spivey • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Mahar McCarthy Real Estate

Property Details for 1263 Murphy Road

Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Zoning
residential
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1263 Murphy Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4997397
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,405 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1840
Lot Size4.52 AC / 196,891 SF
CountyBennington County
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Building Information for 1263 Murphy Road

Stories2Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size4.52 AC / 196,891 SF

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Property Information for 1263 Murphy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Bennington
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Latitude: 42.910784000001001
  • Longitude: -73.253557999999998
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05201
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 051-015-63887
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,405.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 196891.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Level, Mountain View, River, River Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.52
  • Road Frontage Length: 800.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2683.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3067.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2683.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 384.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
  • Water Body Name: Walloomsac River
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Foundation: Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1840
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - At Site, Telephone Available, Oil Tank - Underground
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: white
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Outbuilding, Window Screens
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 10
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiator
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12'2 x 21'6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4 x 18'6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16'4 x 29'7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 22'4 x 15'1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14'2 x 18'6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14'5 x 12'4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14'5 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 16'8 x 15'2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 30'3 x 13'1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 14'1 x 13'9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 1263 Murphy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539118023

$510,000—
Aug 19, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4997397

$510,000—
Jun 2, 2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4997397

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539118023

$510,000
08/19/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4997397

$510,000
06/02/2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4997397

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Public Records for 1263 Murphy Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,800Additions$177,300Total$228,100
Tax Record2024$8,985 ($749 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,683 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,683 SqFtStories2Lot Size196,891 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840CountyBENNINGTONAPN(015)04-01-21-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1263 Murphy Road

This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bennington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public - 9 to 12
Monument School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bennington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public9 to 12

Monument School
PublicPK to 5

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