45 Messenger Street

Closed 12/19/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$422,000

4 beds2 baths1,979 sqft$213/sqft

45 Messenger St, St. Albans, VT 05478

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.37 acresLot Size

1900Year Built

$213/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This very well-maintained, 4-bedroom, Cross Gable Gothic-style home with a large 2-car garage has so much to offer. Elegant woodwork, large rooms, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, large front living room, wood banister staircase, a custom cook’s kitchen, and sunny dining room lined with large windows providing lots of natural light. Large back entry mudroom with half bath, big closet, and a private staircase up to the 2nd bedroom or office. On the second floor, you will find a large full...This very well-maintained, 4-bedroom, Cross Gable Gothic-style home with a large 2-car garage has so much to offer. Elegant woodwork, large rooms, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, large front living room, wood banister staircase, a custom cook’s kitchen, and sunny dining room lined with large windows providing lots of natural light. Large back entry mudroom with half bath, big closet, and a private staircase up to the 2nd bedroom or office. On the second floor, you will find a large full bathroom with laundry, and four bedrooms, one featuring a vaulted ceiling and a sliding door leading out to a private balcony. The upstairs hallway has built-in book shelves and a wonderful reading nook in the front dormer window. The exterior features two porches, huge 2-car garage with storage above, and a large flat lot with mature trees - ideal for gardening or playing outside. Many improvements over the years, including the custom kitchen, newer roof, windows, updated wiring, added insulation, natural gas hot air furnace, and many more. Conveniently located within a short distance to historic downtown St. Albans, Lake Champlain, and I-89. This 4-Star Energy rated home is move-in ready and not to be missed!

Sold By KW Vermont

Listed by: Philip Gerbode • Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman/St. Al

Listing closed: 12/19/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4977277

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Property Information for 45 Messenger Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,690 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Franklin County
Parking: Driveway, Garage, On Street, Parking Spaces 4, Paved
Zoning: Residential

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Area Description: In Town, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transportatn, Near Hospital
City: St. Albans City

County: VT-Franklin
Directions: Heading North on North Main Street (Rt. 7), turn right onto Brainerd Street. Then 1st left onto Messenger Street. House on right. Look for sign.
Latitude: 44.816754000001005
Longitude: -73.079616000000001
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: VT
Street Designation: Street
Zip Code: 05478

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 549-173-10080
Tax - Gross Amount: $5,689.88

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Year Notes: 2023-2024
Taxes TBD: No

School Information

School - High: BFASt Albans
School - District: Franklin Northwest

School - Elementary: St Albans City School
School - Middle/Jr: St. Albans City School

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 2.00

Driveway: Paved

Property

Lot Information

Lot - Sqft: 16117.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.37

Road Frontage Length: 65.0
Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1979.0
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: 3191.0
Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1979.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1212.0
Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records

Property and Assessments

Current Use: No
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Unknown
Flood Zone: No
Foundation: Stone
Owned Land: Yes
PreConstruction: No
Resort: No
Surveyed: No
Year Built: 1900

Utilities

Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Cable Company: Comcast

Fuel Company: Vt Gas
Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Public
Utilities: Cable, Gas - On-Site, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite, Internet - Cable, Telephone Available

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Light Grey
Exposure: South

Features - Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Porch - Covered
Roads: Paved, Public
Roof: Shingle - Architectural

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher - Energy Star, Dryer - Energy Star, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star, Washer - Energy Star
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Full, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
Baths - Total: 2
Baths - Full: 1
Half Baths: 1
One Quarter Baths: 0
Three Quarter Bath: 0
Rooms - Total: 9
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
Bedrooms - Total: 4
Equipment: CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd
Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Blinds, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Skylight, Walk-in Closet, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Plank
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Heating: Forced Air, House Unit, Multi Zone
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1.5

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 20' x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 15' x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 16' x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 15' x 12'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Family Room

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 18' x 10'
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Mudroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 16' x 11'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 7

Room Dimensions: 18' x 14'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 8

Room Dimensions: 12' x 11'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 9

Room Dimensions: 12' x 8'
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Rental

Rent Information

Rented: No

Property History for 45 Messenger Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 19, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1526042454	$422,000	+8.6% / yr
Dec 19, 2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4977277	$422,000	—
Nov 14, 2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4977277		—
Nov 9, 2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4977277	$425,000	—
Apr 16, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #510630201	$206,000	—
Apr 15, 2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4401915	$206,000	—
Apr 3, 2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4401915		—
Feb 4, 2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4401915	$219,900	—
May 24, 2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4327304		—
Nov 25, 2013	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4327304	$240,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/19/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1526042454	$422,000 +8.6% / yr
12/19/2023	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4977277	$422,000
11/14/2023	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4977277	—
11/09/2023	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4977277	$425,000
04/16/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #510630201	$206,000
04/15/2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4401915	$206,000
04/03/2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4401915	—
02/04/2015	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4401915	$219,900
05/24/2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4327304	—
11/25/2013	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4327304	$240,000

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

Public Records for 45 Messenger Street

Taxable ValueLand$83,300Additions$324,900Total$408,200

Tax Record2025$5,076 ($423 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,986 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,986 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,212 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865Year Renovated1865CountyFRANKLINAPN(173) 11059-045

Schools near 45 Messenger Street

This home is within Maple Run Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	St. Albans City Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Northwest Technical Center	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
5/10	Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Bellows Free Academy High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	St. Albans City Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
NR	Northwest Technical Center Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
5/10	Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48 Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Bellows Free Academy High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 45 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$422,000	4	2	1,979	16,117
43 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$330,600	5	3	2,546	16,117
49 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$305,000	3	2	2,266	23,958
51 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	2	1	1,376	13,504
29-31 Brainerd Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$380,000	5	3	2,655	2,613
29 Brainerd Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$380,000	5	2	2,655	2,614
50-52 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$136,900	–	3	2,700	–
50 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	–	3	2,742	11,761
48 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	3	1	1,528	4,792
44 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$195,000	–	2	2,840	9,583
33-35 Brainerd Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$170,000	–	2	2,312	0
33 Brainerd Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	–	2	2,876	4,356
42 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$385,000	4	2	2,136	8,712
53 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	$200,000	3	2	2,130	5,663
54 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	3	2	1,903	10,454
40 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478	–	–	3	2,575	6,534

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