Come see this gambrel colonial in Barre City, where the original stained woodwork and pocket doors are still in place and the third floor is now a room of its own, ready for your finishing touches. A covered porch runs the full width of the front, on an in-town street with sidewalks. The front door opens to a hall with a carved staircase and a brick fireplace with an arched firebox. Glass doors lead into the living room, where a wide window looks out on the porch. Slide the five-panel pocket doors back and the living room opens to the dining room, with its chandelier and leaded glass window. Hardwood floors run through these front rooms, with tall baseboards and rosette-cornered casings in a stained finish. The butler's pantry has built-in cabinets with glass doors on the uppers, a spot for the good dishes. The kitchen is where the house turns current. There are stone counters and cherry-tone cabinets, a gas range, and an apron-front sink set under two windows. A half bath sits off the kitchen, and a tiled mudroom at the back of the house keeps boots and coats at the door. The back door opens to new steps. Beyond them are a stone patio and a yard enclosed by a white privacy fence. Upstairs, softwood floors run through the bedrooms, most of them under sloped ceilings that follow the gambrel roofline. A leaded glass transom tops the window at the head of the stairs. The primary bedroom has its own three-quarter bath, with a tiled walk-in shower behind frameless glass. A full bath with a tub opens off the hall. A walk-in closet runs between two of the rooms, and there's a big linen closet and built-in storage. Then there's one more flight. The third floor room is finished, with some trim and carpet still to go. It gives the house a third level, with room for an office or a studio. The basement stairs are new, and the furnace flue was fitted with a stainless steel liner in September 2025. The woodwork in the front rooms is original. The kitchen and the baths are not.
Timeless character meets modern comfort in the heart of Barre City. This classic gambrel colonial has all the charm you crave. Think ornate staircase, original natural woodwork, stained glass, and a wood-burning fireplace that could possibly be put back in use to make winter feel downright romantic. But don’t let the vintage vibes fool you; this home has been seriously upgraded over the last five years, with newer siding, roof, windows, electrical, and completely renovated kitchen and baths. An added mudroom keeps the mess in check during Vermont’s snowier months, and the walk-in pantry is ready for your farmers market hauls. Upstairs, you’ll find all three spacious bedrooms, including a dreamy primary suite with an oversized tiled walk-in shower. Outside, sidewalks connect you to everything downtown Barre has to offer—shops, cafés, and community events, all just a short stroll away. Bright, airy, and thoughtfully renovated, this home blends classic beauty with everyday functionality. And notably, it has remained dry under current ownership for the past five years.
PrimeMLS #4785707
Sep 18, 2020
Sold
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Aug 24, 2020
Pending
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Jun 10, 2020
Contingent
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May 2, 2020
Price Changed
$100,000
$53/sq ft
Nov 18, 2019
Listed
$119,900
$63/sq ft
+30
REDUCED $20,000! A diamond in the rough! This vintage Barre City home has huge potential! It's a fixer-upper with beautiful, original woodwork not seen in the homes of today. A new, hot-air heating system and oil tank were installed in 2016. The location is perfect - only steps from downtown Barre, and there's a fitness center next door. There are wood floors throughout, a huge foyer with a wood fireplace, dining room with original stained glass windows, walk-in pantry with original wooden cabinets between the kitchen and dining room, 9-foot ceilings on both floors, 3 large bedrooms and an office on the second floor, half-bath on the main floor, full bath on second floor, original pocket doors and french doors, and the electrical system has been updated. The front half of the roof was replaced in 2010 and the other half in 2017. No leaks since then. To be completed, it will need new appliances, and lots of TLC, but it can once again be an amazing home with some love and care.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,661 (+7.9%)
$10,250 + $108,930
$119,180
2024
$1,539 (+0.7%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2023
$1,528 (−58.0%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2022
$3,639 (−1.6%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2021
$3,696 (−6.2%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2020
$3,939 (+14.0%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2019
$3,455 (+2.4%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2018
$3,374 (+2.2%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2017
$3,301 (+1.1%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2016
$3,265 (−6.6%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2015
$3,496 (+11.7%)
$10,300 + $98,300
$108,600
2014
$3,129 (+1,033.7%)
$10,250 + $95,560
$105,810
2011
$276
$10,250 + $95,560
$105,810
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,872
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,872
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
03601112293
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Barre, VT • 05641
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Barre. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 40 Jefferson St
$290,237
$237 over list price of $290K
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