Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,030 sqft$243/sqft
171 Mt Bess Rd, Charleston, VT 05872
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Currently used as a one-bedroom home but listed with the town as a two-bedroom, this property has seen many recent updates including new flooring, roof, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and bathroom, along with multiple new windows. Set on 2 acres in a very peaceful country setting with only one other home on the road, it offers privacy and tranquility. The above-grade basement provides great potential to be finished for additional living space. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation with the snowmobile...Currently used as a one-bedroom home but listed with the town as a two-bedroom, this property has seen many recent updates including new flooring, roof, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and bathroom, along with multiple new windows. Set on 2 acres in a very peaceful country setting with only one other home on the road, it offers privacy and tranquility. The above-grade basement provides great potential to be finished for additional living space. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation with the snowmobile trail nearby and just minutes to Lake Willoughby, Lake Salem, Derby, and Island Pond. Ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat with modern improvements close to Vermont’s best natural attractions.

    Sold By Prime Real Estate

    • Listed by: David Kennison • Century 21 Farm & Forest
    Listing closed: 05/01/2026 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5075372

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    Principal and Interest

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 171 Mt Bess Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,970 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: Charleston
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1994
    • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Charleston
    • County: VT-Orleans
    • Directions: From Charleston Village travel route 105 East, take a right onto Route 5A south. Follow until Hudson road on your left and then follow Hudson Rd for approximately 1 mile to Mt Bess Road on your right. Property is the first driveway on your left.
    • Latitude: 44.837135687693689
    • Longitude: -72.044001915344239
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05872
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 135-042-10637
    • Tax Year: 2025
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
    • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 316.0
    • Total Finished Area: 1030.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 1030.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 840.0
    • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
    • Total Area: 1870.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1994
    • School District: North Country Supervisory Union
    • High School: North Country Union High Sch
    • Middle/Jr School: Charleston Elementary School
    • Elementary School: Charleston Elementary
    Utilities
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Septic
    • Water Source: Drilled Well
    • Utilities: Propane
    • Internet: Satellite Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Full, Interior Stairs, Exterior Access
    • Flooring: Laminate
    • Heating: Oil, Hot Air
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    • Rooms Total: 5
    • Bathrooms Full: 1
    • Bathrooms Half: 0
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bathrooms Total: 1

    Property History for 171 Mt Bess Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 1, 2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

    $250,000
    May 1, 2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

    Mar 5, 2026

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/01/2026

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

    $250,000
    05/01/2026

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

    03/05/2026

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5075372

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

    Schools near 171 Mt Bess Road

    This home is within North Country Senior Union High School District #22.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Charleston Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    North Country Junior Uhsd #22
    Public7 to 8

    North Country Senior Uhsd #22
    Public9 to 12

    North Country Career Center
    Public9 to 12

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