279 W Road

Closed 8/31/18
Closed 8/31/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$325,000
4 beds2,183 sqft$149/sqft
279 W Rd, Manchester, VT 05255
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.95 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The house and the cottage on 1.95 acre in Manchester Village! This tastefully restored classic New Englander represents the best of idyllic Vermont living: a comfortable warm home with private backyard in historical Manchester Village. Just the right balance of antique integrity and the necessary updates. 4 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, updated kitchen with granite counter tops, wood floors, bright living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, library with adjoining bath (could also be used as a...The house and the cottage on 1.95 acre in Manchester Village! This tastefully restored classic New Englander represents the best of idyllic Vermont living: a comfortable warm home with private backyard in historical Manchester Village. Just the right balance of antique integrity and the necessary updates. 4 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, updated kitchen with granite counter tops, wood floors, bright living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, library with adjoining bath (could also be used as a main floor bedroom). Relax on the welcoming back covered porch while listening to the brook. Sit with a good book in front of the inviting fireplace. A sweet retreat on 1.95 acres and a GUEST HOUSE. The cottage offers: eat in kitchen, living room, bedroom and outside patio. Ideal year-round home with excellent investment potential. Village taxes included. Town water and town sewer. New boiler and oil tank. Great property in Manchester Village! The possibility of the asbestos siding on the main house. All measurements approximate.

    Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    • Listed by: Tatsiana Clark • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    Listing closed: 08/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4651116

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 279 W Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,957 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Bennington County
    • Water Body Type: Stream
    • Zoning: VR
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1900
    • Lot Size: 1.95 AC / 84,942 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Manchester
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: From Manchester Village take right turn to West Road, the driveway will be on your left
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05254
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 375-116-12146
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $6,957.27
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Choice
    • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
    • School - Elementary: Manchester Elem/Middle School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Manchester Elementary& Middle
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 84942.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.95
    • Road Frontage Length: 135.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2183.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3430.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2183.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 1247.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1900
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: Public
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Partial, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Window AC
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Radiator
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 27x12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12x15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 11x22
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 13x21
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 9x19
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 13x18
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 15x14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 9x9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 279 W Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 12, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #630664624

    		$325,000—
    Aug 31, 2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4651116

    		$325,000—
    Aug 29, 2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4651116

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/12/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #630664624

    $325,000
    08/31/2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4651116

    $325,000
    08/29/2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4651116

    —

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

    Public Records for 279 W Road

    Taxable ValueLand$120,000Additions$345,700Total$465,700
    Tax Record2025$5,044 ($420 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size84,942 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(116)1726

    Schools near 279 W Road

    This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Manchester Elementary/Middle School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Manchester Village School
    		Private - 3 to 10
    Burr & Burton Academy
    		Private - 9 to 12
    Maple Street School
    		Private - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Manchester Elementary/Middle School
    PublicPK to 8

    Manchester Village School
    Private3 to 10

    Burr & Burton Academy
    Private9 to 12

    Maple Street School
    PrivateK to 8

    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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    $325,000
    4
    2,183
    84,942
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    5
    4
    3,168
    130,680
    140 Stone`s Throw Lane, Manchester, VT 05254
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    2,900
    138,520
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    87,120
    300 W Road, Manchester, VT 05254
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    1,536
    43,560
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    3,018
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