49 Messenger Street

Closed 7/31/19
Closed 7/31/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$305,000
3 beds2,266 sqft
49 Messenger St, St. Albans, VT 05478
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1865Year Built
$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a half-acre city lot located in the Hill Section, just blocks away from downtown Saint Albans and minutes away from the hospital, I-89, shopping and schools. This home features farmhouse style throughout with many updates and has great flow for entertaining. Enter the house through the spacious mudroom with shiplap walls, tile floors and sliding barn door that leads into the kitchen. The large eat-in kitchen features granite counters, ample storage and...This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a half-acre city lot located in the Hill Section, just blocks away from downtown Saint Albans and minutes away from the hospital, I-89, shopping and schools. This home features farmhouse style throughout with many updates and has great flow for entertaining. Enter the house through the spacious mudroom with shiplap walls, tile floors and sliding barn door that leads into the kitchen. The large eat-in kitchen features granite counters, ample storage and updated appliances. The deck off the kitchen is perfect for grilling and adds additional entertaining space during the warmer months. The 1st floor laundry room is located off the kitchen with additional storage and access to the back yard. A cozy living room, full bathroom, family room and office (or formal dining room) round out the first floor. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms, a ¾ bathroom and a bonus room with a 2nd staircase that leads back down to the mudroom. There are hardwood floors throughout, a new roof over the entire house and the furnace was replaced in 2012 along with a freshly painted exterior and new gravel driveway. A detached 2-car garage with a carport provides outdoor storage. The back yard freshly landscaped features a stone firepit with benches and makes a great space for lounging or lawn games. Schedule your appointment. This is a must-see!

    Sold By Greentree Real Estate

    • Listed by: Rob Cioffi • BHHS Vermont Realty Group/St. Albans
    Listing closed: 07/31/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4740842

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    Median sold price

    $354,900

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.5%

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    Property Information for 49 Messenger Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,146 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Franklin County
    • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: res
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1865
    • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: St. Albans City
    • County: VT-Franklin
    • Directions: North on Main Street, left onto Upper Newton, right onto Messenger. House on right. Look for sign.
    • Latitude: 44.817031884996062
    • Longitude: -73.079589644180260
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Zip: 05478
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 54917310104
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,146.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Bellows Free Academy
    • School - Elementary: St Albans City School
    • School - Middle/Jr: St. Albans City School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 23958.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
    • Road Frontage Length: 50.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2266.0
    • 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: 3016.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2266.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 750.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $204,700
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1865
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: GMP
    • Fuel Company: VT Gas
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Public
    • Utilities: Cable - Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Blue
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 10
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Den, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Kitchen/Dining, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
    • Heating: Hot Air
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 14.6x9.6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Mudroom
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 16.6x14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 17.6x14.6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 14.4x11.6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 14.2x15.6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 11x7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 11.6x14.6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12x11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 11.4x11.8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 26x14
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bonus Room

    Property History for 49 Messenger Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 2, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #650142439

    		$305,000—
    Jul 31, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4740842

    		$305,000—
    Mar 18, 2019

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4740842

    		$298,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/02/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #650142439

    $305,000
    07/31/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4740842

    $305,000
    03/18/2019

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4740842

    $298,000

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

    Public Records for 49 Messenger Street

    Taxable ValueLand$101,900Additions$366,600Total$468,500
    Tax Record2025$5,826 ($486 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,158 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865Year Renovated1865CountyFRANKLINAPN(173) 11059-049

    Schools near 49 Messenger Street

    This home is within Maple Run Unified School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    St. Albans City Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Northwest Technical Center
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Bellows Free Academy High School
    		Private - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    St. Albans City Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Northwest Technical Center
    Public9 to 12

    Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48
    Public9 to 12

    Bellows Free Academy High School
    Private9 to 12

    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: 49 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
    $305,000
    3
    2,266
    23,958
    51 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
    –
    2
    1
    1,376
    13,504
    45 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
    $422,000
    4
    1,979
    16,117
    53 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
    $200,000
    3
    2
    2,130
    5,663
    50-52 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
    $136,900
    –
    2,700
    –
    50 Messenger Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
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    3
    2,742
    11,761

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