18 Prospect St

Bennington, VT 05257

$450,000
Last Sold Price
11
Beds
5,227 Sq. Ft.
$86 / Sq. Ft.
5,227
Sq. Ft.
$86
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/28/24
Closed 3/28/24

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.
  1. Listed by Lillian Williams • Maple Leaf Realty

Sold By Maple Leaf Realty

Property Details for 18 Prospect Street

Parking
Direct Entry, Driveway, Underground
Zoning
VR
LISTING CLOSED: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 18 Prospect Street

StatusClosed
MLS #4979651
Days on Market86
Taxes$14,656 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1893
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyBennington County
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Building Information for 18 Prospect Street

Stories2Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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Property Information for 18 Prospect Street

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • 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
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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