Last Sold Price
2 beds1,512 sqft$291/sqft
156 Gingerbread Hill Rd, Arlington, VT 05250

Description

Serene, secluded, private, yet proximate to Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Historic Route 7A, and shopping in Arlington, this 1790 cottage retreat boasts high speed Internet, built in wooden desks and bookcases, and easy maintenance. While retaining its 18c authenticity with wide board wooden floors and two working Rumford fireplaces, this home features 21st century upgrades of a cathedral ceiling, efficient eat-in-kitchen, skylights, mini-art gallery, transformed dormer, and multi-season covered terrace....Serene, secluded, private, yet proximate to Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Historic Route 7A, and shopping in Arlington, this 1790 cottage retreat boasts high speed Internet, built in wooden desks and bookcases, and easy maintenance. While retaining its 18c authenticity with wide board wooden floors and two working Rumford fireplaces, this home features 21st century upgrades of a cathedral ceiling, efficient eat-in-kitchen, skylights, mini-art gallery, transformed dormer, and multi-season covered terrace. Large picture windows look out at the Taconic or Green Mountain range and a peaceful pasture framed by forest. Easy access to snow shoeing and cross country skiing on one’s own land with the benefit of town maintenance of dirt road access. Short drive to Bromley and Stratton mountains. Ideal for the at home working vacationer, transitioning retiree, or the experimenting down-sizer. Plenty of buildable land ready for expansion. A very special place. Additional acreage available. All measurements approximate.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/26/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carol O'Connor • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Wohler Realty Group

Property Details for 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

Status
MLS #
4977531
Days on Market
233
Taxes
$4,881 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1790
Lot Size
4.76 AC / 207,345 SF
Zoning
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

Stories1Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size4.76 AC / 207,345 SF

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$2,643 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,236

Property Taxes

$407

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Arlington
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From Arlington VT take rte 7A South to Gongerbread Hill Rd
  • Latitude: 43.033377315381728
  • Longitude: -73.179505915344251
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05250
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 015-005-11071
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,880.60
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Arlington Memorial
  • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School - Elementary: Fisher Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Arlington Memorial Junior Seni
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 207346.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Mountain View, Secluded, View
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.76
  • Road Frontage Length: 300.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1512.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1612.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1512.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 100.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1790
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle, Telephone At Site
  • Internet: Internet - Cable, Internet - Fiber Optic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: white
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Shed
  • Roads: Dirt, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Owned
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Gravel, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 6
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5

Property History for 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537669863

$440,000
Jul 26, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4977531

$440,000
Jul 26, 2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4977531

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537669863

$440,000
07/26/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4977531

$440,000
07/26/2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4977531

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,700Additions$149,000Total$213,700
Tax Record2020$4,994 ($416 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,758 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,758 SqFtStories2Lot Size207,346 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790CountyBENNINGTONAPN(005)0009-1-05Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 156 Gingerbread Hill Road

This home is within Arlington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fisher School
PublicPK to 5

Arlington Memorial
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 156 Gingerbread Hill Road, Arlington, VT 05250
$440,000
2
1,512
207,345
$280,000
2
1
1,364
19,667,776
3
2
1,066
54,450
2
1,144
87,556
$275,600
3
1
1,522
47,916
$45,000
236,095

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