153 S Prospect St

Burlington, VT 05401

$850,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,729 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
3,729
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/23/24
Closed 5/23/24

Description

The University of Vermont building located at 151 South Prospect Street is called the Bittersweet House. It is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Main and South Prospect. It is an east-facing two-and-a-half story block. It has a three bay facade, with a one-bay entry porch in the center of the facade. The southern end of the house is a one-and-a-half story wooden recessed wing with a covered porch. The Bittersweet House has an extensive history ranging from an early 19th century...The University of Vermont building located at 151 South Prospect Street is called the Bittersweet House. It is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Main and South Prospect. It is an east-facing two-and-a-half story block. It has a three bay facade, with a one-bay entry porch in the center of the facade. The southern end of the house is a one-and-a-half story wooden recessed wing with a covered porch. The Bittersweet House has an extensive history ranging from an early 19th century convenience store to most recently serving as the administrative offices for the interdisciplinary environmental programs at the University of Vermont. It has functioned in the Burlington community as a boarding house, a hub for university students and the home of a Burlington author and political figure. Most of all, it has been standing for over two-hundred years and continues to be a vital part of the University and greater Burlington area.
  1. Listed by Matt Havers • Flat Fee Real Estate

Sold By Ridgeline Real Estate

Property Details for 153 South Prospect Street

Parking
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved, Detached
Zoning
Multiple/School
LISTING UPDATED: 05/24/2024 03:19 PM

Property Details for 153 South Prospect Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4983931
Days on Market28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1804
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyChittenden County
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Building Information for 153 South Prospect Street

Stories2Year Built1804Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

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$5,804 per month

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Principal and Interest

$4,280

Property Taxes

$1,524

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Property Information for 153 South Prospect Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Burlington
  • County: VT-Chittenden
  • Latitude: 44.476080708078904
  • Longitude: -73.200901822090131
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05401
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 114-035-18068
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: Burlington High School
  • School - District: Burlington School District
  • School - Elementary: Edmunds Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Edmunds Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 10454.0
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Road Frontage Length: 210.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3729.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 5836.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3729.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2107.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1804
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Burlington
  • Cable Company: Xfinity
  • Fuel Company: VGS
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Natural Shade, Porch, Handicap Modified
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater–Natural Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 2
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 13
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Kitchen
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Hearth, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen

Property History for 153 South Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533107142

$850,000—
May 23, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4983931

$850,000—
Mar 2, 2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4983931

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1533107142

$850,000
05/23/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4983931

$850,000
03/02/2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4983931

—

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

Public Records for 153 South Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$434,200Additions$322,500Total$756,700
Tax Record2024$18,289 ($1,524 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,729 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,729 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1804Year Renovated1950ZoningRLCountyCHITTENDENAPN(035) 050-3-013-184Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 153 South Prospect Street

This home is within Burlington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edmunds Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Edmunds Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Burlington Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Burlington Technical Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Edmunds Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Edmunds Middle School
Public6 to 8

Burlington Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Burlington Technical Center
Public9 to 12

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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