261 Main Street

Closed 8/28/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,350,000

4 beds5 baths4,430 sqft$305/sqft

261 Main St, Norwich, VT 05055

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.57 acresLot Size

1820Year Built

$305/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

An opportunity to own a beautiful historic brick Federal affectionately referred to as the “middle brick” on Main Street! The original kitchen area of the Williston-Frey House was constructed in 1780 as a single story farmhouse and in 1820 a two-story addition was completed on the front side facing the street. The current owners have carefully redone the house to blend historic integrity with 21st century efficiency and style. Renovations include a kitchen designed for a cook, with cherry cabinets,...An opportunity to own a beautiful historic brick Federal affectionately referred to as the “middle brick” on Main Street! The original kitchen area of the Williston-Frey House was constructed in 1780 as a single story farmhouse and in 1820 a two-story addition was completed on the front side facing the street. The current owners have carefully redone the house to blend historic integrity with 21st century efficiency and style. Renovations include a kitchen designed for a cook, with cherry cabinets, granite counters, two ovens, and an ample pantry. The new side entry mudroom features drawers, cubbies, a closet, and a wood box. Upstairs there is a newly designed master suite featuring a custom-created walk-in closet, laundry room with maple storage cabinets, a large maple wardrobe for added storage, and a spa-like master bath with translucent glass to the hallway. In addition, there are new windows throughout, a large dining room with a wood-burning stove, a gas fireplace in the living room, and a wing on the first floor currently used as an in-home office. A rental apartment over the garage could also serve as living quarters for an au pair. In the midst of the village, this home offers the privacy of an artistic garden and patio at the side door with added garden or recreation space toward the back of the property. Dan and Whit’s is an easy walk and Dartmouth and a world-class hospital are accessible by car or public bus.

Sold By Coldwell Banker LIFESTYLES - Hanover

Listed by: Berna Rexford • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Listing closed: 08/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4790322

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Property Information for 261 Main Street

Property Details

Taxes: $25,527 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Windsor County
Parking: Parking Spaces 4
Zoning: VR

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1820
Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Norwich
County: VT-Windsor

Latitude: 43.712051244963746
Longitude: -72.308539999999994
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: VT
Street Designation: Street
Map: 20
Zip: 05055

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 450-142-12469
Tax - Gross Amount: $25,526.60

Tax Year: 2019
Taxes TBD: Yes

School Information

School - High: Hanover High School
School - District: Dresden

School - Elementary: Marion Cross Elementary School
School - Middle/Jr: Francis C Richmond Middle Sch

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Lot: 245
Lot - Sqft: 24829.0

Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Road Frontage Length: 200.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4430.0
Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Total: 4430.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4430.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0

Property and Assessments

Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family

Easements: Unknown
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Poured Concrete, Stone
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Unknown
Year Built: 1820

Utilities

Electric Company: GMPC
Cable Company: Comcast

Fuel Company: Irving
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
Utilities: Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Brick
Features - Exterior: Natural Shade, Patio

Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Unfinished
Baths - Total: 5
Baths - Full: 2
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 2
Rooms - Total: 13
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bonus Room, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Other
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood
Features - Interior: Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Master BR w/ BA, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Flooring: Softwood, Tile
Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiator, Steam, Stove - Wood
Cooling: Mini Split
Total Stories: 2

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 13 x 4
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Mudroom

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 14.5
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.5
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 15.4
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 14.10 x 19.2
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 8.8 x 16
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Foyer

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.10 + 7 x 9.6 closet
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Master Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 9.5 x 19.4
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.5
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 10

Room Dimensions: 11 x 12.5
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Other

Room 11

Room Dimensions: 18 x 19.9
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bonus Room

Room 12

Room Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.5
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Office/Study

Room 13

Room Dimensions: 5 x 8.9
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Other

Property History for 261 Main Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 1, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #677524992	$1,350,000	+5.3% / yr
Aug 28, 2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4790322	$1,350,000	—
Aug 10, 2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4790322		—
Jan 15, 2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4790322	$1,350,000	—
May 14, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #332627541	$718,000	—
May 12, 2008	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$718,000	—
Apr 8, 2008	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2648009		—
Apr 12, 2007	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$1,079,400	—
Apr 12, 2007	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$795,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/01/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #677524992	$1,350,000 +5.3% / yr
08/28/2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4790322	$1,350,000
08/10/2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4790322	—
01/15/2020	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4790322	$1,350,000
05/14/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #332627541	$718,000
05/12/2008	Sold New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$718,000
04/08/2008	Pending New England Real Estate Network #2648009	—
04/12/2007	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$1,079,400
04/12/2007	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #2648009	$795,000

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

Public Records for 261 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$297,300Additions$1,229,100Total$1,526,400

Tax Record2025$21,206 ($1,767 / month)

Home Facts

Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,510 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,510 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt650 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1820Year Renovated1820ZoningVR1CountyWINDSORAPN(142) 20-245000

Schools near 261 Main Street

This home is within Dresden School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Marion W. Cross School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.1 mi
9/10	Frances C. Richmond School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.1 mi
9/10	Hanover High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Marion W. Cross School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.1 mi
9/10	Frances C. Richmond School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi
9/10	Hanover High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi

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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This home: 261 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$1,350,000	4	5	4,430	24,829
267 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	–	5	2.5	3,944	29,185
277 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	–	–	0.5	3,024	40,075
17 Elm Street, Norwich, VT 05055	–	3	3.5	2,856	14,810
237 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$1,540,000	4	5	5,473	646,866
262 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	–	–	–	–	204,296
248 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$550,000	3	2	2,131	33,541
23 Elm Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$625,000	3	6	2,594	55,757
12 Elm Street, Norwich, VT 05055	–	3	2.5	2,152	13,939
289 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$4,400,000	–	–	–	62,291
31 Elm Street, Norwich, VT 05055	$879,000	4	3.5	4,937	30,056
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