Last Sold Price
8 beds4,465 sqft$106/sqft
3485 Main St, Manchester, VT 05254

Description

Set graciously along much-admired Main Street, this home was originally a tavern in the 18th century. Joseph Wickham bought it in 1837 when he arrived to be headmaster of the Burr & Burton Academy. It has been in the family until this day. Through the generations it grew and has been always loved and maintained, including replacing all the windows, updating the wiring & putting solar panels on. The 4465 square feet house is divided into 3 units, 2 in the main house & one in is a separate carriage...Set graciously along much-admired Main Street, this home was originally a tavern in the 18th century. Joseph Wickham bought it in 1837 when he arrived to be headmaster of the Burr & Burton Academy. It has been in the family until this day. Through the generations it grew and has been always loved and maintained, including replacing all the windows, updating the wiring & putting solar panels on. The 4465 square feet house is divided into 3 units, 2 in the main house & one in is a separate carriage house in back- each with independent heat & electric. A wrap around porch, large windows and generously proportioned rooms highlight this lovely historic home.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Vivian Thomas • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Manchester Branch Office

Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Property Details for 3485 Main Street

Status
MLS #
4496837
Days on Market
279
Taxes
$11,266 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1790
Lot Size
0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
Parking
Parking Spaces 2
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$950,000

Avg days on market

130

Sale-to-list ratio

91.0%

[Manchester, VT]

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Location

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Building Information for 3485 Main Street

Stories2Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF

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$3,353 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,414

Property Taxes

$939

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3485 Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Village
  • City: Manchester
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: Route 7A 3 houses south of the Equinox hotel
  • Latitude: 43.161268589334618
  • Longitude: -73.072590718337523
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip: 05254
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 375-116-11542
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,266.49
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Burr and Burton Academy
  • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School - Elementary: Manchester Elem/Middle School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Manchester Elementary& Middle
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Common/Shared
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 27443.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.63
  • Road Frontage Length: 99.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4465.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 5865.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 1400.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4465.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1400.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $655,600
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1790
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Electric: 100 Amp, 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Access Laundry No Steps
  • Features - Exterior: Guest House, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Window Screens
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Metal, Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 5
  • Baths - Full: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 14
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Other
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 8
  • Features - Interior: Attic, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil, Solar
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 33
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 3485 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592670220

$475,000

+17.1% / yr

Apr 14, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4496837

$475,000
Mar 15, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4496837

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #592670220

$475,000

+17.1% / yr

04/14/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4496837

$475,000
03/15/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4496837

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

Public Records for 3485 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$177,800Additions$1,002,300Total$1,180,100
Tax Record2024$18,988 ($1,582 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,420 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1790CountyBENNINGTONAPN(116)1320Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3485 Main Street

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

Burr & Burton Academy
Private9 to 12

Manchester Village School
Private3 to 10

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: 3485 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05254
$475,000
8
4,465
27,442
$275,000
7
4,924
113,256
$1,400,000
6
5,219
22,651
$400,000
5
4,722
43,560
$30,000
7
4,036
43,560
$2,327,000
6
6,145
37,026

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