14 Upper Newton StreetSt. Albans City, VT 05478Price: $209,900

Charming 2 bedroom Craftsman style home in a quiet neighborhood looking for a new owner to make updates and address some deferred maintenance. Good bones and a pleasant floor plan make this a worthwhile candidate to return this house to its former glory. The ground floor consists of a decent sized kitchen needing a remodel, a large dining room with wood floors, and a living room with wood floors and natural woodwork. The living room walks out to the full-width enclosed porch at the front of the house. A graceful stairway rises from the living room to a hallway that accesses the 2 bedrooms and the full bath. The two large bedrooms feature wood floors and large closets. The good sized full bath needs a remodel. Stairs from the kitchen lead down to the full basement which has laundry hookups and an old soapstone laundry sink. Heat is provided by an oil fired boiler. The front and rear porches both need work as does the small one-car garage. The larger lot is level and has a big rear yard area great for a lawn, gardens or pets. The property will not finance with government-backed loans as is and would likely need a rehab loan, conventional financing, or a cash buyer. Easy to see but bring your coats and a flashlight as the heat and power are currently off.