NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 High St Middlebury, VT 05753

Estimated Value: $555,000 - $822,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2013

Last sale price $300,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 113% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,253/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain View
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of August 2013

The Bela Sawyer House - Located in one of Middlebury's most coveted neighborhoods, this house has a remarkable history. Originally a single-story home built in 1798, the 2nd story was added in the 1840's. This historic home has all the modern conveniences important to today's discerning buyer: central air, fully applianced/efficient kitchen, home office space, built-in shelving, pellet stove, new roof, fresh paint--the list goes on. In keeping with the architectural nature of historic homes, there are 9 over 6 windows with storms, wide pumpkin pine floors, corner cupboards & exposed beams. A generous house in a fabulous location within walking distance to everything that the town of Middlebury offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amey Ryan

IPJ Real Estate License #081.0073670 Listed on: 05/19/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

George Brewer

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Middlebury License #081.0003553

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Middlebury

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1798

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned HDR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Window Screens
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Middlebury Id #4 Elementary School
  • Middlebury Union Middle #3
  • Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3 High School

Utilities

  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • Hiking Trails
  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 179
  • 3% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1798

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial, Historic Vintage, Modified
  • Directions: From Middlebury Village, head East on Washington Street. At the stop sign, turn North on High Street. Go through stop sign, house will be on your left.
  • Assessment Amount: 285100
  • Assessment Year: 2008
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 123.36
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1798
  • Remarks Public: The Bela Sawyer House - Located in one of Middlebury's most coveted neighborhoods, this house has a remarkable history. Originally a single-story home built in 1798, the 2nd story was added in the 1840's. This historic home has all the modern conveniences important to today's discerning buyer: central air, fully applianced/efficient kitchen, home office space, built-in shelving, pellet stove, new roof, fresh paint--the list goes on. In keeping with the architectural nature of historic homes, there are 9 over 6 windows with storms, wide pumpkin pine floors, corner cupboards & exposed beams. A generous house in a fabulous location within walking distance to everything that the town of Middlebury offers.
  • List Agent: 8667
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Features Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Natural Woodwork, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 20x6, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 15x11, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 16x14, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 13x13, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 14x8
  • Room 6: Utility Room, 8x12, On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 15x11, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 16x10, On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 14x12, On Level: 2
  • Room 10: 2, 14x12
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2432
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 160
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2432
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 160

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation: Brick, Stone
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
  • Features Exterior: Fence - Invisible Pet, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Window Screens, Windows - Storm

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Heated, Storage Above

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water: Public
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil, Pellet
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Hot Air, Stove, Stove - Pellet
  • Cooling: Central AC

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Homestead

Schools

  • Elementary School: Middlebury ID #4 School
  • Middle School: Middlebury Union Middle #3
  • High School: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3
  • Elementary School: Middlebury ID #4 School
  • High School: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3

Lot Info

  • Map: 025
  • Lot: 179
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Description: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: HDR
  • Deed Book: 238
  • Deed Page: 264
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 2.52
  • Tax Gross Amount: 8054.36
  • Tax Year: 2011

MLS Schools

  • School Middle Jr: Middlebury Union Middle #3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Ganey Patrick M and Ganey Hoang N
Bought by
Harlow Frederick D and Harlow Samantha W
Current Estimated Value
$639,180

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2013
Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Doherty Timothy C and Grodin Doherty Katherine
Bought by
Ganey Patrick M and Ganey Meaghen Hoang
Seller's Agent
Amey Ryan
IPJ Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
George Brewer
BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Middlebury
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2008
Sold by
Ziedman Murray William and Ziedman Karin S
Bought by
Dohery Timothy C and Grodin Doherty Katherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2002
Sold by
Napier A David
Bought by
Ziedman Murray William and Ziedman Karin S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harlow Frederick D $630,000 --
Harlow Frederick D $630,000 --
Ganey Patrick M $300,000 --
Ganey Patrick M $300,000 --
Dohery Timothy C $385,000 --
Dohery Timothy C $385,000 --
Ziedman Murray William $240,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $300,000 -14.3% $123 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2013 05/19/13 For Sale $350,000 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,040 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2023 $8,021 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2022 $8,173 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2021 $8,197 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2020 $8,144 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2019 $5,428 $335,200 $120,000 $215,200
2018 $8,101 $285,100 $78,000 $207,100
2016 $7,943 $285,100 $78,000 $207,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amey Ryan

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Amey Ryan

    IPJ Real Estate

    (802) 989-8156

    95 in this area

    247 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    George Brewer

    BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Middlebury

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4239005

PrimeMLS

APN: 387-120-12136

Vermont Addison County Middlebury 05753

17 High St, Middlebury, VT

This home is located at 17 High St, Middlebury, VT 05753 since 19 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $672,062, approximately $276 per square foot. This property was built in 1798. 17 High St is a home located in Addison County with nearby schools including Middlebury Id #4 School, Middlebury Union Middle School, and Middlebury Union High School.

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