Last Sold Price
4 beds2,488 sqft$190/sqft
551 Finbars Forest Rd, Manchester, VT 05255

Description

Fabulous four bedroom and four bathroom home on 3.2 acres in close proximity to the Manchester Country Club. Ranch style home combining one story living with a well designed floor plan. Laundry-utility room with direct access to the kitchen with modern appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious dining area. Home also features a massive living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceiling and skylights. A highlight of the home is the four season sunroom with an energy efficient propane fireplace....Fabulous four bedroom and four bathroom home on 3.2 acres in close proximity to the Manchester Country Club. Ranch style home combining one story living with a well designed floor plan. Laundry-utility room with direct access to the kitchen with modern appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a spacious dining area. Home also features a massive living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceiling and skylights. A highlight of the home is the four season sunroom with an energy efficient propane fireplace. In addition there is an extremely large on suite master bedroom along with ample walk in closet space. Also includes an outdoor storage shed for wood, bikes, skis and garden equipment. House has its own portable generator and an over sized two car garage. A great location bordering on the head waters of the Battenkill River and less than three miles from Manchester Center as well as close proximity to Dorset. Lots of recreational activites- 20 minutes to Bromley Mountain and about 30 minutes to Stratton Mountain! Wonderful as both a primary or seasonal residence.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/19/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Sobel • Rhodes Real Estate

Sold By Skihome Realty

Property Details for 551 Finbars Forest Road

Status
MLS #
4891357
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$5,790 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
3.20 AC / 139,392 SF
Parking
Garage, Parking Spaces 2, Unpaved
Zoning
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 551 Finbars Forest Road

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size3.20 AC / 139,392 SF

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$2,889 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,407

Property Taxes

$483

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 551 Finbars Forest Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Manchester
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From Manchester Center- Take 7A North. Immediately past the Manchester Country Club Golf Course make a right turn onto Finbars Forest Road, Go 0.5 miles and home will be on the left. Look for real estate sign.
  • Latitude: 43.207494119756561
  • Longitude: -73.012934084655754
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05255
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 375-116-10212
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,790.46
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: Choice
  • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School - Elementary: Manchester Elem/Middle School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Manchester Elementary& Middle
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 139392.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.2
  • Road Frontage Length: 500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2488.0
  • 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: 2768.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2488.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 280.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1966
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Fuel Company: Dorr Haskins
  • Electric: 220 Volt, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Leach Field - Existing, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable, Phone, Telephone At Site
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Grey
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, No Stairs, One-Level Home, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding, Shed
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Private, Privately Maintained
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 3
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove-Gas, Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Security, Skylight, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treatment, Programmable Thermostat, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air, Other
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11'6"x13'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11'6"x13'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10'8'X14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11'6"x17'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 8'x17'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 11'x12'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9'x12'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 20'x24'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 19'x19'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Sunroom

Property History for 551 Finbars Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

$473,500
Jan 19, 2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

Nov 30, 2021

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

$473,500
01/19/2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

11/30/2021

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4891357

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Public Records for 551 Finbars Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$110,900Additions$273,000Total$383,900
Tax Record2024$6,177 ($515 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,488 SqFtStories1Lot Size139,392 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962CountyBENNINGTONAPN(116)0669Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 551 Finbars Forest Road

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

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