Saturday, June 5, 2010

185 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont


185 State Street in Montpelier is a charming, new-england style home that is conveniently located one mile from the center of town, full of character and is move-in ready.

The surroundings:
The house is located across from the Winnoski River and backs up to a wooded hillside. From the porch are river views as well as a view of the dome of the State House. The neighborhood is a small cluster of eight houses.

The lot:
The house is on a .12 acre lot that includes many established perennial beds in both the front and back yard. The back yard includes a bluestone patio and deck off of the kitchen.

The house:
  • Three finished floors, which includes a finished attic
  • 3 bedrooms (+ additional small bedroom or office) on 2nd floor
  • 1-2 bedrooms in finished attic
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Steam heat (radiators) from new gas boiler
  • Jotul woodstove
  • Built in 1926
  • One-car garage (about 10 years old)
  • All for the price of $189,000 -- price reduced!
Also noteworthy:
  • Montpelier city taxes are approximately $3,200
  • The lovely view of the Winnoski River also means the property requires flood insurance, which is estimated at approximately $1,300.