$4,691 Closing Credit¹
#5040756, Martha Lange, Listing office: BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Montpelier
#5043094·
Listing office: New England Landmark Realty LTD·
Listing agent: Shola Abraham·
Listing office phone: 802-233-4107
$299,000 List price
161 River St Montpelier, VT 05602
$3,551
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,148 sqft
0.4 acres
$260 / sqft
House
Property details
About 161 River St
This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom old-style home, located just minutes from downtown Montpelier, offers a convenient and comfortable city lifestyle. Whether you choose to reimagine the space or enjoy it as is, the home features a welcoming layout, original architectural details, and recent enhancements. Set on nearly half an acre, the property offers ample yard and garden space, a full-length covered front porch, and a peaceful covered back patio with a beautiful backdrop of trees, while still providing easy access to shopping, dining, and all the energy of Montpelier’s vibrant downtown. Listing agent related to seller. Open House Sat 05/31/2025 - 11am-1pm
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOil
StatusActive
Size1,148 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDriveway, Parking Spaces 3
MLS #5043094
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Dining Area, Lighting - LED, Natural Light, Laundry - Basement, Attic - Pulldown
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 3
- Heating: Oil
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $299,000
- Price/SqFt: $260
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,345
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: On River St. (US Rt. 2) on right up the hill.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,148 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 5043094
- Office Name: New England Landmark Realty LTD
- Office Phone: (802) 233-4107
- Office Email: tonywalton@nelandmark.com
- Listing Agent: Shola Abraham
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2023 | Home Sold | $263,000 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Home Sold | $70,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $221,100 | $3,345 |
| 2022 | $105,700 | $3,266 |
| 2021 | $105,700 | $3,266 |
| 2020 | $105,700 | $2,888 |
| 2019 | $105,700 | $2,932 |
| 2018 | $105,700 | $2,839 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Berlin Elementary School
Public District PK-6
2.4 mi
•372 Paine Tpke N
7
East Montpelier Elementary School
Public District PK-6
4.2 mi
•665 Vincent Flats Rd
7
Rumney School (Middlesex)
Public District PK-6
7.4 mi
•433 Shady Rill Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $61,919. Residents of Montpelier, VT typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
33%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
PGA/LPGA
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Old Navy
Stein Mart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Lincoln
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 161 River St
The listing price of 161 River St property is $299,000.
The property 161 River St is a house located in Montpelier, Vermont, 05602.
Active Listing: 161 River St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 161 River St are: Berlin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), East Montpelier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rumney School (Middlesex) (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Main Street Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Barre City Elementary & Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Barre Town Middle & Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Montpelier High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), U - 32 Middle & High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Spaulding High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,345 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 9, 2023 for $263,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 161 River St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 161 River St is 1,148 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 161 River St is 1900.
This home is located at 161 River St in Montpelier, VT and zip code 05602. This 1,148 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Montpelier, VT between April and May 2025 increased by 200%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $475,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.