18 Prospect Street

Closed 3/28/24
Closed 3/28/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$450,000
11 beds5,227 sqft$86/sqft
18 Prospect St, Bennington, VT 05257
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1893Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Affectionately known as the "Watson House" for many years, this spacious house has been a community care home for decades. In the last year, the home has closed and now is ready for it's next purpose. Original structure is rumored to be a Sears "kit home" with the Craftsman era character. The addition added on a few decades ago is huge and has a large living area and 10 bedrooms each with attached bathroom, closet, emergency call button and individual heat. The large open hallway is open and bright....Affectionately known as the "Watson House" for many years, this spacious house has been a community care home for decades. In the last year, the home has closed and now is ready for it's next purpose. Original structure is rumored to be a Sears "kit home" with the Craftsman era character. The addition added on a few decades ago is huge and has a large living area and 10 bedrooms each with attached bathroom, closet, emergency call button and individual heat. The large open hallway is open and bright. There is a concrete ramp entrance from the back. Front entrance is the old house charm. Upstairs has several more bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Massive, dry unfinished basement could have many uses. The possibilities are there for many things. This home is just a short walk to Bennington college campus and trails, also the other direction to the quaint Village of North Bennington. right next door is the fully renovated "Writers Retreat". It a special place ready for the next chapter.

    Sold By Maple Leaf Realty

    • Listed by: Lillian Williams • Maple Leaf Realty
    Listing closed: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4979651

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    Property Information for 18 Prospect Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,656 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Bennington County
    • Parking: Direct Entry, Driveway, Underground
    • Zoning: VR
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1893
    • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: In Town, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transportatn
    • City: Bennington
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: From North Bennington on route 67, turn at Pangea onto Prospect St, follow up the hill, property on left just down from back of Bennington College campus
    • Latitude: 42.927266140140802
    • Longitude: -73.239360919632006
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Village/Dist/Locale: North Bennington
    • Zip Code: 05257
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 051-138-64684
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $14,656.15
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Tax Year Notes: 2023-2024
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
    • School - District: Southwest Vermont
    • School - Elementary: Village Sch of North Benningto
    • School - Middle/Jr: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 13068.0
    • Lot Features: City Lot
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
    • Road Frontage Length: 76.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5227.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 9083.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5227.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 3856.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1893
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Water Source: Public
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    • Internet: Fiber Optic Internt Avail, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Blue
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 3 Ft. Doors, Access Parking, Access Restrooms, Accessibility Features, Bathroom w/Roll-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub, Grab Bars in Bathroom, Handicap Modified, Hard Surface Flooring, Multi-Level w/Lift, Zero-Step Entry Ramp
    • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Membrane, Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Oil, Water Heater - Other, Dryer - Gas
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 13
    • Baths - Full: 9
    • Half Baths: 2
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 17
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
    • Bedrooms - Total: 11
    • Equipment: Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 1, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Security, Skylight, Laundry - Basement
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
    • Heating: Electric, Steam
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Sunroom
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 15
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom with Bath
    Room 17
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 18
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Office/Study

    Property History for 18 Prospect Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 28, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1529482750

    		$450,000—
    Mar 28, 2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1914065377

    		$450,000—
    Mar 28, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4979651

    		$450,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/28/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1529482750

    $450,000
    03/28/2024

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1914065377

    $450,000
    03/28/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4979651

    $450,000

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

    Public Records for 18 Prospect Street

    Taxable ValueLand$56,500Additions$322,800Total$379,300
    Tax Record2025$7,241 ($603 / month)
    Home Facts
    Total Finished SqFt5,227 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,227 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1893Year Renovated1893CountyBENNINGTONAPN(138)15500700

    Schools near 18 Prospect Street

    This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Southshire Community School
    		Private - K to 8
    Village School of North Bennington
    		Private - PK to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
    Public9 to 12

    Southshire Community School
    PrivateK to 8

    Village School of North Bennington
    PrivatePK to 6

    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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    $450,000
    11
    5,227
    13,068
    20 Prospect Street, North Bennington, VT 05257
    $225,000
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    5,500
    37,026
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    $214,000
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    22,651
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    $135,000
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    4,791
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