NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Finbars Forest Rd Manchester, VT 05255

Estimated Value: $593,784 - $630,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,488 Sq Ft
$246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2022

Last sale price $473,500 $190 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,142/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Countryside Views
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • 3.2 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2022

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Sobel

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #082.0111421 Listed on: 11/20/2021

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Brown

Skihome Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,790

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 3.2 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps
  • Standby Generator

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Manchester Elem/Middle Elementary School
  • Manchester Elementary& Middle School
  • Choice High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • Leach Field
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Hiking Trails
  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: One window air condition unit

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,790

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Ranch
  • 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.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Items Excluded: One window air condition unit
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 190.31
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Remarks Public: 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.
  • List Agent: 22915
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove-Gas, Generator - Standby
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, No Stairs, One-Level Home, 1st Floor Laundry
  • 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
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Room 1: Dining Room, 11'6"x13', On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Kitchen, 11'6"x13', On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Laundry Room, 10'8'X14, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bedroom, 11'6"x17'6", On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 8'x17'
  • Room 6: Bedroom, 11'x12', On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 9'x12', On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Living Room, 20'x24', On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Sunroom, 19'x19'6", On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2488
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2768
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2488
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 280

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Private, Privately Maintained
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Parking Spaces 2, Unpaved
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Auto Open

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 220 Volt, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Fuel Company: Dorr Haskins
  • Sewer: Leach Field, Leach Field - Existing, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
  • Water: On-Site Well Exists, Private, Purifier/Soft
  • Water Heater: Gas, Owned
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Phone Company: Comcast
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable, Gas - Lp/Bottle, Internet - Cable, Telephone At Site

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Non-Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Bennington/Rutland
  • Elementary School: Manchester Elem/Middle School
  • Middle School: Manchester Elementary& Middle
  • High School: Choice
  • Elementary School: Manchester Elem/Middle School
  • High School: Choice

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 139392
  • Lot Acres: 3.2
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Landscaped, River Frontage, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 177
  • Deed Page: 101A
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Taxes TBD: Yes
  • Tax Gross Amount: 5790.46
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School Middle Jr: Manchester Elementary& Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2021
Closed on
Jan 19, 2022
Sold by
Blum Melvin and Blum Paula L
Bought by
Gelzinis Lauren and Scala Kevin
Seller's Agent
John Sobel
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna Brown
Skihome Realty
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$473,500
Premium/Discount to List
$28,500
6.4%
Current Estimated Value
$662,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$188,970
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
Gelzinis Lauren $473,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2022 01/19/22 Sold $473,500 +6.4% $190 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2021 11/20/21 For Sale $445,000 -- $179 / 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 $6,177 $383,900 $110,900 $273,000
2023 $5,509 $383,900 $110,900 $273,000
2022 $5,510 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
2021 $5,790 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
2020 $5,611 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
2019 $5,484 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
2018 $5,462 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
2016 $5,252 $302,200 $100,800 $201,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    John Sobel

    Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    (802) 558-7319

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Donna Brown

    Skihome Realty

    (802) 579-3851

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4891357

PrimeMLS

APN: (116)0669

Vermont Bennington County Manchester 05255

551 Finbars Forest Rd, Manchester, VT

This home is located at 551 Finbars Forest Rd, Manchester, VT 05255 since 20 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $612,261, approximately $246 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 551 Finbars Forest Rd is a home located in Bennington County with nearby schools including Manchester Elementary/Middle School, The Downtown School, and Northshire Christian Academy.

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