- beds
- 3
- baths
- 1
- sq ft
- 1,292
- Built
- 1894
197 South Main Street
Barre City, VT 05641
Residential · Active Under Contract · MLS #5083666
Listing Courtesy of Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier) | Krista P Harness
The home
About this home
Set in a city known for its rich granite history and hardworking character, this classic Barre City home has great potential. Just minutes from downtown Barre, with its well-loved shops and restaurants, and a short drive to Thunder Road, a longtime local favorite, this location offers an opportunity to be part of a community with deep roots and local pride. The 3-bedroom, 1-bath design offers a flexible layout, and the detached barn-style garage with loft space is ideal for storage, workshop use, or future improvement. An enclosed porch and small backyard add to the home’s overall charm and usability. The home will require updates and improvements and is best suited for buyers ready to take on a project. With vision and renovation, this property could be transformed into a comfortable residence or investment opportunity.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Steam, Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Wood
Building6 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1894
- Garage
- 1
- Parking
- 1
- Foundation
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- UC-3
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,986
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $117,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$924 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $592
- Property tax
- $332
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,986. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
Price and status timeline
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Barre City.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $117,000 | $287,25059% below local |
| Price / sq ft | $91 | $16144% below local |
| Days on market | 140 | 62126% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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