Last Sold Price
2 beds1,602 sqft$105/sqft
85 Forest St, Rutland, VT 05701

Description

So much potential with this building which has been nicely updated and exceedingly well-maintained. The ground floor is currently a 3-station Salon with a full bathroom, office/entry area, updated flooring, tasteful décor and it also has an existing kitchen and laundry area. While a change of use permit will be needed for changes in use or to the structure, the zone is MR-1 with many permitted and conditional uses allowed. It's worth a discussion with the city zoning department about your proposed...So much potential with this building which has been nicely updated and exceedingly well-maintained. The ground floor is currently a 3-station Salon with a full bathroom, office/entry area, updated flooring, tasteful décor and it also has an existing kitchen and laundry area. While a change of use permit will be needed for changes in use or to the structure, the zone is MR-1 with many permitted and conditional uses allowed. It's worth a discussion with the city zoning department about your proposed activity. The existing upstairs apartment is sweet with vaulted area over the kitchen and living rooms plus 2 bedrooms, bathroom and huge back deck. Lovely covered front porch, shed, paved driveway, fresh exterior paint, standing seam roof, new oil tank, more!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/18/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rebecca Woodard • Blue Ridge Real Estate

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 85 Forest Street

Status
MLS #
4957213
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$5,031 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi Family
Year Built
1880
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
Zoning
MR-1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$160,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

82.8%

Rutland, VT

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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$62,500 | 27 Meadow Street, Unit 27, Rutland, VT 05701
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Square Feet
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$92,000 | 134 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701
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Square Feet
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Acres
$215,500 | 48 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$160,000 | 137 Dorr Drive, Rutland, VT 05701
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 85 Forest Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,278 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$859

Property Taxes

$419

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rutland City
  • County: VT-Rutland
  • Directions: River St or West St to Forest St to # 85.
  • Latitude: 43.601697230698512
  • Longitude: -72.984021000000013
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Street
  • Zip Code: 05701
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 540-170-11805
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,031.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Rutland Senior High School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Rutland Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 5227.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1602.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2466.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1602.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 864.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Multi-Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1880
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, DSL - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
  • Total Electric Meters: 2
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: white
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Porch - Covered
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Standing Seam
  • Total Ranges: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, House Unit
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Refrigerators: 1
  • Total Stories: 2
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Total Units: 2
  • Total 1 BR Units: 0
  • Total 2 BR Units: 1
  • Total 3+ BR Units: 0
  • Total Heat Units: 1
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Style: Salon
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Level Number: 1
  • Unit 1 Status: Owner Occupied
  • Unit 1 Apx Sqft: 864.0
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 5
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Lease Term: Month to Month
  • Unit 2 Style: Apartment
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 4
  • Unit 2 Status: Month to Month
  • Unit 2 Level Number: 2
  • Unit 2 Apx Sqft: 738.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Info: Cathedral Ceiling, Deck, Heat Included

Property History for 85 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

$169,000
Jun 27, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

Jun 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

$169,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

$169,000
06/27/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

06/14/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4957213

$169,900

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

Public Records for 85 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$72,900Additions$72,800Total$145,700
Tax Record2025$2,340 ($195 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size5,227 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialCountyRUTLANDAPN(170) 11805

Schools near 85 Forest Street

This home is within Rutland City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rutland Intermediate School
Public3 to 6

Rutland Middle School
Public7 to 8

Rutland Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Stafford Technical Center
Public9 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: 85 Forest Street, Rutland, VT 05701
$169,000
2
1,602
5,227
$29,900
4
1,427
9,147
$69,000
4
2,718
5,662
$127,000
7,840
$101,000
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2,310
7,840
$180,000
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