1281 Main Street

Closed 11/27/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$900,000

4 beds3 baths3,350 sqft$269/sqft

1281 Main St, Manchester, VT 05255

Single FamilyProperty Type

200 acresLot Size

1777Year Built

$269/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Circa 1777 Colonial on 200 acres with guest house and barn. Looking to renovate? This property known as Tanner Brook Farm is waiting to be updated. Set on a knoll with adjoining meadows and pond. A good portion of the land is currently enrolled in the Vermont Land Use. While you're renovating the main house live in the 2 bedrm guest house with fireplace. Post and beam hay barn with horse stalls on lower level. Lovely mountain views. Meadows, pond and woods plus cross over Tanner Brook to enter this...Circa 1777 Colonial on 200 acres with guest house and barn. Looking to renovate? This property known as Tanner Brook Farm is waiting to be updated. Set on a knoll with adjoining meadows and pond. A good portion of the land is currently enrolled in the Vermont Land Use. While you're renovating the main house live in the 2 bedrm guest house with fireplace. Post and beam hay barn with horse stalls on lower level. Lovely mountain views. Meadows, pond and woods plus cross over Tanner Brook to enter this property. Minutes to Manchester Village.

Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Manchester Branch Office

Listed by: Patricia Trudel • RE/MAX Four Seasons

Listing closed: 11/27/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4700114

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Property Information for 1281 Main Street

Property Details

Taxes: $10,363 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Bennington County
Zoning: FRR and F&R

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1777
Lot Size: 200.00 AC / 8,712,000 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Manchester
County: VT-Bennington

Latitude: 43.131974175687766
Longitude: -73.094327203704836
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: VT
Street Designation: Street
Zip: 05255

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 375-116-10634
Tax - Gross Amount: $10,363.06

Tax Year: 2017
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: Choice
School - Elementary: Manchester Elem/Middle School

School - Middle/Jr: Manchester Elementary& Middle

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 8712000.0
Lot Size Acres: 200.0

Road Frontage Length: 1700.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3350.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Measured
Square Feet Apx Total: 4610.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3350.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Measured
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1260.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Measured
Water Body Name- EX: Tanner Brook

Property and Assessments

Current Use: Yes
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: Unknown
Foundation: Concrete, Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1777

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Septic

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: White
Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Guest House

Roads: Paved
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt, Slate

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior
Baths - Total: 3
Baths - Full: 3
Half Baths: 0
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 8
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Screens/Equip, Fireplaces - 2, Master BR w/ BA
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Heat Fuel: Oil
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 2

Property History for 1281 Main Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 4, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635439855	$900,000	—
Nov 27, 2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$900,000	—
Nov 27, 2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4700114		—
Jun 13, 2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$1,295,000	—
Jun 13, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$1,195,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/04/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635439855	$900,000
11/27/2018	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$900,000
11/27/2018	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4700114	—
06/13/2018	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$1,295,000
06/13/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4700114	$1,195,000

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

Public Records for 1281 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$938,400Additions$678,400Total$1,616,800

Tax Record2025$20,837 ($1,736 / month)

Home Facts

Lot Size8,708,950 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)CountyBENNINGTONAPN(116)0595

Schools near 1281 Main Street

This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Manchester Elementary/Middle School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	3.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Manchester Elementary/Middle School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	3.6 mi

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