NOT LISTED FOR SALE

873 Messier Rd Franklin, VT 05457

Estimated Value: $525,761 - $564,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,282 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 12, 2022

Last sale price $499,999 $219 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,499/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Countryside Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of September 2022

MOTIVATED SELLER in this well-designed home. The wrap around porch providing shade and easy for your outside movement to the deck, with the pool just in time for summer! Following into a screened sun porch to relax. The lawns are lined with apple trees, two gardens, blueberries, and hunting at your fingertips. The attached two car garage leads you into a foyer, walk-in closet. Enter into the spacious Kitchen/Dining area with an oversized island and abundant cupboard space sitting on wide plank wood floors. The panty measuring 6 x 7 off the kitchen sets you within reach for all your meal preparations and storage. The first floor gives warmth and comfort with the wood stove in the living room for the colder months following into a French door office / den space providing more first floor options resting beside the half bath. On the second floor you will find three bedrooms along with an ensuite walk-in closet, with double sink and 3/4 shower with relax seat. Conveniently in the hallway is a full bath, double sink so everyone can have ample space. Not to be forgotten along with having its own staircase is the family room on the second floor measuring 17 x 17 let your imagination take over! Baseboard heat lines the home as well. The home sits on 6.30 acres of pure manicured beauty. The stone walls, well thought-out garden beds, vegetable gardens along with the pond make for a relaxing outside oasis. It feels like your own piece of the world with so many nooks of enjoyment.

Last Listed By

Amy Gerrity-Parent

Amy Gerrity-Parent Realty License #081.0133367 Listed on: 06/13/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,942

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 6.3 Acre Lot
  • Poultry Coop
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Stone Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Countryside Views
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Franklin Central Elementary School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,942

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial
  • Directions: From 207 in Highgate, turn onto Gore Road. Continue on 235 Morses Line Road. Until you reach Messier Road. Follow on Messier Road for .08 Miles to find the home on the left.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 219.11
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Remarks Public: MOTIVATED SELLER in this well-designed home. The wrap around porch providing shade and easy for your outside movement to the deck, with the pool just in time for summer! Following into a screened sun porch to relax. The lawns are lined with apple trees, two gardens, blueberries, and hunting at your fingertips. The attached two car garage leads you into a foyer, walk-in closet. Enter into the spacious Kitchen/Dining area with an oversized island and abundant cupboard space sitting on wide plank wood floors. The panty measuring 6 x 7 off the kitchen sets you within reach for all your meal preparations and storage. The first floor gives warmth and comfort with the wood stove in the living room for the colder months following into a French door office / den space providing more first floor options resting beside the half bath. On the second floor you will find three bedrooms along with an ensuite walk-in closet, with double sink and 3/4 shower with relax seat. Conveniently in the hallway is a full bath, double sink so everyone can have ample space. Not to be forgotten along with having its own staircase is the family room on the second floor measuring 17 x 17 let your imagination take over! Baseboard heat lines the home as well. The home sits on 6.30 acres of pure manicured beauty. The stone walls, well thought-out garden beds, vegetable gardens along with the pond make for a relaxing outside oasis. It feels like your own piece of the world with so many nooks of enjoyment.
  • List Agent: 1741
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Features Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Family Room, Level 2: Kitchen/Dining
  • Room 1: Bedroom, 18 1/2 x 12 '3, On Level: 2
  • Room 2: Bedroom, 12 x 11 1/2, On Level: 2
  • Room 3: Bedroom, 13 x 12 1/2, On Level: 2
  • Room 4: Bath - 3/4, 10 1/2 x 9 1/2, On Level: 2
  • Room 5: 2, 10 x 7
  • Room 6: Family Room, 17 x 17, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Kitchen/Dining, 27 x 12, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Living Room, 16 1/2 x 13, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Office/Study, 10 x 9, On Level: 1
  • Room 10: 1, 13 x 8 '3
  • Room 11: Bath - 1/2, 6 x 5, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2282
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 3276
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2282
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 994

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Privately Maintained
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Easements: Yes
  • Features Exterior: Deck, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Covered, Shed, Poultry Coop

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 150 Amp
  • Sewer: Mound
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Owned
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Electric Company: VT Electric Co-op
  • Phone Company: Franklin Phone Company
  • Utilities: Fiber Optic Internt Avail

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Franklin School District
  • Elementary School: Franklin Central School
  • Elementary School: Franklin Central School

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 274428
  • Lot Acres: 6.3
  • Lot Description: Country Setting
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Surveyed By: Timothy P. West
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Deed Book: 74
  • Deed Page: 530-531
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 4941.67
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District: Franklin School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2022
Closed on
Sep 12, 2022
Sold by
Porter Aaron M and Porter Kristin M
Bought by
Lawson John P and Lawson Leslie M
Seller's Agent
Amy Gerrity-Parent
Amy Gerrity-Parent Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tami Lantz
Sherwood Real Estate
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$499,999
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,001
-12.13%
Total Days on Market
49
Current Estimated Value
$540,190

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%

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
Lawson John P $499,999 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Sold $499,999 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2022 07/24/22 Price Changed $499,999 -8.9% $219 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Price Changed $549,000 -3.5% $241 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 For Sale $569,000 -- $249 / 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
2023 $6,042 $281,400 $37,200 $244,200
2022 $4,863 $281,400 $37,200 $244,200
2021 $4,942 $281,400 $37,200 $244,200
2020 $5,193 $278,600 $37,200 $241,400
2019 $5,034 $278,600 $37,200 $241,400
2018 $4,745 $278,600 $37,200 $241,400
2017 $4,564 $269,100 $37,200 $231,900
2016 $4,183 $269,100 $37,200 $231,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Gerrity-Parent

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Amy Gerrity-Parent

    Amy Gerrity-Parent Realty

    (802) 393-7515

    110 Total Sales

    Amy Gerrity-Parent
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  • Tami Lantz

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tami Lantz

    Sherwood Real Estate

    (802) 347-4114

    120 Total Sales

    Tami Lantz
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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4915325

PrimeMLS

APN: 234-075-11058

Vermont Franklin County Franklin 05457

873 Messier Rd, Franklin, VT

Homes for Sale in Franklin, VT

This home is located at 873 Messier Rd, Franklin, VT 05457 since 13 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $540,190, approximately $236 per square foot. This property was built in 2010. 873 Messier Rd is a home located in Franklin County with nearby schools including Franklin Central School and Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School.

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