Listed by Kate Root • Green Light Real Estate - Barre.
For sale
$296,000
Est. $1,985/mo —
4
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,154
sq ft
12 Foster St, Barre, VT 05641
About this home
Charming 1904 New Englander style home blending timeless character with comfortable, move-in-ready living! Situated on a fully fenced city lot, this well-maintained four-bedroom home offers spacious living areas, beautiful hardwood floors, and an updated eat-in kitchen featuring chic black granite countertops, plenty of cupboard space and a large peninsula for entertaining and casual dining. The flexible layout includes a first-floor bedroom and a large accessible full bathroom, offering convenient one-level living potential. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary bedroom with a private half-bath en suite. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch and beautifully enhanced terraced backyard, featuring established perennials, amazing stone work, thoughtful landscaping, and an abundance of privacy rarely found in a city setting. With plenty of outdoor space to relax, garden, or entertain, this property offers a wonderful combination of classic New England character, practical updates, and everyday convenience. An added bonus: the home sits high and dry, outside the flood zone. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the charm of an older home with the peace of mind of a well-cared-for property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$256Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kate Root• Green Light Real Estate - Barre
Top to bottom renovations 2009, roof, siding, electrical, plumping, heating, windows, doors insulation, kitchens and baths. You will be amazed at the quality of work and materials. Master bedroom with half bath. Wood or tile floor on each level. Quality kitchen with Granite counter tops you would normally find in a house 3 times the price! Come and take a look, you will love it!
PrimeMLS #3063052
May 1, 2009
Sold
$30,000
$26/sq ft
Dec 17, 2008
Listed
$40,000
$35/sq ft
This house needs to be fixed up. Power, heat & water are off. Nice back yard. Some hardwood floors under carpet. Structure appears to be in good shape. Covered front porch.
Public Records
Dec 12, 2008
Sold
$35,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,764 (−22.5%)
$14,080 + $112,500
$126,580
2024
$2,277 (+8.0%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2023
$2,108 (−49.8%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2022
$4,202 (−1.6%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2021
$4,268 (−6.2%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2020
$4,548 (+3.4%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2019
$4,400 (+3.1%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2018
$4,267 (+2.6%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2017
$4,160 (+10.3%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2016
$3,770 (−6.6%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2015
$4,037 (+2.1%)
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
2014
$3,955
$14,100 + $111,300
$125,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,168
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,168
Year built
1904
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
03601110524
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Barre, VT • 05641
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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44
31
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15
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
1.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 12 Foster St
$296,334
$334 over list price of $296K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $320K.