Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,225 sqft$291/sqft
259 Watrous Rd, Rupert, VT 05776
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.3 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$291/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Mountain views and meadows surround this lovely cape on 2.30 acres just 6 miles from the Dorset Green. Well built two bedroom, two bath light filled home offers hardwood floors and updated kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. The oversized picture windows enhance the spectacular mountain views. The dining room features a gas stove or enjoying a cozy wood burning fire in the living room fireplace. Updated electrical with 200 amps and whole house generator. The attached one-car garage...Mountain views and meadows surround this lovely cape on 2.30 acres just 6 miles from the Dorset Green. Well built two bedroom, two bath light filled home offers hardwood floors and updated kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances. The oversized picture windows enhance the spectacular mountain views. The dining room features a gas stove or enjoying a cozy wood burning fire in the living room fireplace. Updated electrical with 200 amps and whole house generator. The attached one-car garage with new concrete floor features direct entry to the home. Don't miss the standing seam roof, 3rd gen Starlink internet, drilled well and newly graded driveway. This home is ready for you! Once a three-bedroom home and could be again. Enjoy peace of mind with this updated home. Being sold furnished. Schedule a tour today!

    Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    • Listed by: Margretta Fischer • Wohler Realty Group
    Listing closed: 01/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5019110

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $307,500

    Avg days on market

    47

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.6%

    Rupert, VT

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    Square Feet
    10.70
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    Location

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    $2,012 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,810

    Property Taxes

    $202

    HOA Dues

    $0

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    Property Information for 259 Watrous Road

    Property Details
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 2.30 AC / 100,188 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Rupert
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: From Dorset Green continue on Route 30 North. Turn left on Route 315 and continue past Merck Forest Center turn left onto Watrous Road. Round the bend property is on the left.
    • Latitude: 43.272530188319074
    • Longitude: -73.187275288360595
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05776
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 537-169-10416
    • Taxes TBD: Yes
    School Information
    • School - High: Choice
    • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
    • School - Elementary: Mettawee Community School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Choice
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 1.00
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 100188.0
    • Lot Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Mountain View, Sloping
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.3
    • Road Frontage Length: 245.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1225.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 2273.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1225.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 280.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 768.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Block w/ Skim Coating, Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1964
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Septic
    • Water Source: Drilled Well
    • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite, Satellite Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom
    • Features - Exterior: Windows - Double Pane
    • Roof: Standing Seam
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: Dehumidifier, Generator - Standby, Stove-Gas
    • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Hearth
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Heating: Propane, Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    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: Den
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 259 Watrous Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 31, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1552074973

    $360,000

    +37.7% / yr

    Jan 31, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5019110

    $356,000
    Dec 10, 2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5019110

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/31/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1552074973

    $360,000

    +37.7% / yr

    01/31/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5019110

    $356,000
    12/10/2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5019110

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

    Public Records for 259 Watrous Road

    Taxable ValueLand$51,600Additions$75,200Total$126,800
    Tax Record2025$2,424 ($202 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size100,188 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(169)10416

    Schools near 259 Watrous Road

    This home is within Mettawee School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Mettawee Community School Usd #47
    PublicPK 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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