Last Sold Price
6 beds3,360 sqft$104/sqft
72 Old City Falls Rd, Strafford, VT 05072

Description

OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE a grand historic home on 29 lush Vermont acres (subject to subdivision.) One of the oldest homes in Strafford, the property includes two barns, a small lovely pond, and a workshop building that would make a marvelous studio or might possibly be converted to a guest house. Once the home of renowned astronomer Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr. known for his research on what became known as the "Chandler Wobble." The moon crater "Chandler" is named after him. This unique home was built...OPPORTUNITY TO RESTORE a grand historic home on 29 lush Vermont acres (subject to subdivision.) One of the oldest homes in Strafford, the property includes two barns, a small lovely pond, and a workshop building that would make a marvelous studio or might possibly be converted to a guest house. Once the home of renowned astronomer Seth Carlo Chandler, Jr. known for his research on what became known as the "Chandler Wobble." The moon crater "Chandler" is named after him. This unique home was built in 1800 (back part of house in 1880). The home is livable now but work done to renovate/restore this historic home would result in a marvelous GEM! Open areas offer agricultural and other possibilities including horses, sheep, etc. Old pictures show that wooded area behind house offers the possibility, with clearing, of other open areas. Exceptional opportunity at this reduced price. Subdivision approval by town of Strafford on 21 September.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/30/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Hal Sheeler • Century 21 Energy Shield Realty/Lebanon

Sold By Ann Swanson Real Estate

Property Details for 72 Old City Falls Road

Status
MLS #
4464190
Days on Market
395
Taxes
$8,030 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1800
Lot Size
29.40 AC / 1,280,664 SF
Water Body Type
Pond
Zoning
Strafford

Location

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Building Information for 72 Old City Falls Road

Stories2Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size29.40 AC / 1,280,664 SF

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$2,438 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,769

Property Taxes

$669

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 72 Old City Falls Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Strafford
  • County: VT-Orange
  • Directions: From exit 2 of Interstate 89: Right on 132 for 6.21 miles. Left on Justin Memorial Highway for 3.02 miles. Right on Old City Falls Road for about 3/4 mile. Yellow house on right.
  • Latitude: 43.879538524176
  • Longitude: -72.3683642596
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05072
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 6247654411
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,030.29
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - District: Strafford School District
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Capacity: .00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 1280664.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 29.4
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3360.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3960.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3360.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 600.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1800
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Outbuilding, Porch
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 11
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Other
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Den, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 6
  • Features - Interior: Fireplaces - 3+
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Water, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 14x19
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 23x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 18x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 12x9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Den
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 10x5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 72 Old City Falls Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591740505

$348,000
Mar 30, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4464190

$348,000
Jan 15, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4464190

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #591740505

$348,000
03/30/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4464190

$348,000
01/15/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4464190

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

Public Records for 72 Old City Falls Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,000Additions$208,000Total$355,000
Tax Record2024$9,400 ($783 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,360 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,360 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,232,748 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyORANGEAPN(196) 06072

Schools near 72 Old City Falls Road

This home is within Strafford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Newton Elementary School
PublicPK 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: 72 Old City Falls Road, Strafford, VT 05072
$348,000
6
3,360
1,280,664
$280,000
2
213,444
3
2
1,836
7,013,160
4
1,676
317,988
1,873,080
226,512

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