Last Sold Price
4 beds2,183 sqft$149/sqft
279 W Rd, Manchester, VT 05255

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/31/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tatsiana Clark • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 279 W Road

Status
MLS #
4651116
Days on Market
349
Taxes
$6,957 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
1.95 AC / 84,942 SF
Water Body Type
Stream
Zoning
VR

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$499,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

86.7%

[Manchester, VT]

9 comparable properties found

$959,000 | 292 Mc Cooey Drive, Manchester, VT 05255
1/23
1

$959,000

Sold 09/19/24

4
Bedrooms
2,227
Square Feet
16.90
Acres
$565,000 | 36 Boulder Road, Manchester, VT 05255
1/30
2

$565,000

Sold 10/18/24

4
Bedrooms
2,512
Square Feet
2.32
Acres
$499,000 | 69 Hillvale Drive, Manchester, VT 05255
1/60
3

$499,000

Sold 12/01/25

4
Bedrooms
1,828
Square Feet
0.51
Acres
$400,000 | 172 Carlen Street, Manchester, VT 05255
1/22
4

$400,000

Sold 05/02/25

3
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
1
Acres
$525,000 | 373 Highland Avenue, Manchester, VT 05255
1/32
5

$525,000

Sold 01/14/25

4
Bedrooms
1,830
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$375,000 | 90 Jennifer Lane, Manchester, VT 05255
1/40
6

$375,000

Sold 03/19/25

4
Bedrooms
1,389
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$895,000 | 505 Powder-Horn Road, Manchester, VT 05255
1/38
7

$895,000

Sold 07/11/25

3
Bedrooms
2,089
Square Feet
2.07
Acres
$390,000 | 559 Granite Street, Manchester, NH 03102
1/23
8

$390,000

Sold 02/07/25

4
Bedrooms
1,905
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$450,000 | 67 Valley Pass, Manchester, VT 05255
1/26
9

$450,000

Sold 07/30/26

4
Bedrooms
2,688
Square Feet
0.32
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 279 W Road

Stories1Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1.95 AC / 84,942 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,232 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,652

Property Taxes

$580

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 W Road

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 Record2024$7,493 ($624 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Stories2Lot Size84,942 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBENNINGTONAPN(116)1726Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 W Road

This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - 3 to 10
Private - 9 to 12
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)
This home: 279 W Road, Manchester, VT 05255
$325,000
4
2,183
84,942
5
3,168
130,680
$480,000
5
2,900
138,520
3
3
2,693
87,120
2
1.5
1,536
43,560
$647,000
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3,018
60,984

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