197 S Main St

1,292 Sq. Ft.
$91 / Sq. Ft.
1,292
Sq. Ft.
$91
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set in a city known for its rich granite history and hardworking character, this classic Barre City home has great potential. Just minutes from downtown Barre, with its well-loved shops and restaurants, and a short drive to Thunder Road, a longtime local favorite, this location offers an opportunity to be part of a community with deep roots and local pride. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath design offers a flexible layout, and the detached barn-style garage with loft space is ideal for storage, workshop use,...Set in a city known for its rich granite history and hardworking character, this classic Barre City home has great potential. Just minutes from downtown Barre, with its well-loved shops and restaurants, and a short drive to Thunder Road, a longtime local favorite, this location offers an opportunity to be part of a community with deep roots and local pride. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath design offers a flexible layout, and the detached barn-style garage with loft space is ideal for storage, workshop use, or future improvement. An enclosed porch and small backyard add to the home’s overall charm and usability. The home will require updates and improvements and is best suited for buyers ready to take on a project. With vision and renovation, this property could be transformed into a comfortable residence or investment opportunity.
  1. Listed by Krista Harness • Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier) • Cell: 802-734-0883

Property Details for 197 South Main Street

Zoning
UC-3
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2026 03:39 PM

Property Details for 197 South Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #5083666
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$4,147 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1894
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
CountyWashington County

Location

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Building Information for 197 South Main Street

Stories1Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,098 SF

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$935 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$589

Property Taxes

$346

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 197 South Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Barre City
  • County: VT-Washington
  • Directions: One mile south of Downtown Barre and directly across from Quarry Street. Less than 5 miles from Exit 6 of I-89. Take Exit 6, follow VT-63 East for 3.7 miles, turn left on South Barre Road for less than a mile and it becomes South Main Street. Look for 197 on your left.
  • Latitude: 44.185035999999961
  • Longitude: -72.498875542327880
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05641
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 036-011-11055
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Notes: 2025-2026
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Curbing, Sidewalks, Near Shopping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Total Finished Area: 1292.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1292.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 682.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.0
  • Total Area: 1974.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1894
  • School District: Barre Unified Union School District
  • High School: Spaulding High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Barre City Elem & Middle Sch
  • Elementary School: Barre City Elem & Middle Sch
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range Hood, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Basement Stairs
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 26' x 17'5"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13'5" x 10'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6'5" x 9'11"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12'11" x 11'3"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10'9" x 12'11"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15'6" x 13'5"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 197 South Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5083666

$117,000
Jun 9, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554050358

$64,000
Jun 5, 2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$64,000
Jun 1, 2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

Jul 16, 2014

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$87,000
Jul 16, 2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$68,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5083666

$117,000
06/09/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554050358

$64,000
06/05/2015

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$64,000
06/01/2015

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

07/16/2014

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$87,000
07/16/2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4371979

$68,900

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

Public Records for 197 South Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,600Additions$90,100Total$101,700
Tax Record2021$3,737 ($311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,292 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,292 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894ZoningUC-3CountyWASHINGTONAPN(011) 1345-0197-0000

Schools near 197 South Main Street

This home is within Barre Unified Union School District #97.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Barre City Elementary/Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Spaulding Uhsd #41
Public9 to 12

Barre Town Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Choice Academy
Private5 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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197 South Main Street is a single family home for sale in Barre, VT 05641. This listing's school district is Barre Unified Union School District #97. Nearby schools include Barre City Elementary/Middle School, Spaulding Uhsd #41 and Barre Town Elementary School. 197 South Main Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,292 sqft single family home built in 1894.

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