1828 East River Road

Closed 6/10/20
Closed 6/10/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$205,000
2 beds1,212 sqft$169/sqft
1828 E River Rd, Johnson, VT 05656
Single FamilyProperty Type
35 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$169/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A Cabin In The Woods, for all seasons. Tucked into a private, South-facing hillside, this 2 BR+/1 BA sanctuary on 35 +/- acres is sited to take full advantage of the Sterling range view & Waterman Brook frontage to provide a lifestyle & setting experience you have been dreaming about! Thoughtful and Creative recent interior re-design utilizes space & layout to provide for all living needs within an energy efficient footprint. Fully finished walkout basement w/plenty of glass to let in the natural...A Cabin In The Woods, for all seasons. Tucked into a private, South-facing hillside, this 2 BR+/1 BA sanctuary on 35 +/- acres is sited to take full advantage of the Sterling range view & Waterman Brook frontage to provide a lifestyle & setting experience you have been dreaming about! Thoughtful and Creative recent interior re-design utilizes space & layout to provide for all living needs within an energy efficient footprint. Fully finished walkout basement w/plenty of glass to let in the natural light & view. Sun drenched, cathedralled open floor plan upstairs w/loft space. Generous, multi-level decks expand living space in the warmer months. Off-grid living w/full electric services (solar power to battery bank w/propane generator backup). Drilled well, 3 Bedroom conventional septic. Established garden space. Walking trails into the woods lead to the waterfall/swimming hole. Access to Lamoille river at street for fishing/paddling. Rail Trail snowmobile/bike access just down the street. Easy drive to Stowe/Smugglers Notch/Jay Peak ski areas. Minutes to downtown Johnson but feels far removed from civilization. Due to off-grid electric, Cash or Bank 'in-house' loans only. What are you waiting for?

    Sold By KW Vermont

    • Listed by: Donald Foote • Blue Spruce Realty, Inc.
    Listing closed: 06/10/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4792673

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 1828 East River Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,685 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Lamoille County
    • Water Body Type: Brook/Stream
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: none
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1988
    • Lot Size: 35.00 AC / 1,524,600 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
    • City: Johnson
    • County: VT-Lamoille
    • Directions: Route 15 to Johnson. In Village downtown, take Railroad street to bridge over Lamoille River, immediate Left after crossing bridge. Continue past Waterman Road. Driveway on Right immediately after crossing Waterman Brook.
    • Latitude: 44.611575637689093
    • Longitude: -72.669402067459089
    • Mount Location: Ground
    • Mount Type: Fixed Rack
    • Road Frontage: No
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Zip: 05656
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 336-104-10233
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,685.24
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Lamoille UHSD #18
    • School - District: Lamoille North
    • School - Elementary: Johnson Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Lamoille Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Gravel, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Footprint: 24 x 24
    • Lot - Sqft: 1524600.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 35.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 636.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 576.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1212.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1212.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Waterman Brook
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
    • Power Production Type: Wind
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW - Length: 300
    • ROW - Parcel Access: Yes
    • ROW - Width: 16.5
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1988
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: none
    • Fuel Company: freds
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Off Grid, On-Site, Energy Storage Device
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field - Conventionl, On-Site Septic Exists
    • Utilities: DSL, Gas - LP/Bottle, Satellite, Telephone At Site
    • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Natural
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Natural Shade
    • Roads: Gravel, Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Daylight, Finished, Insulated, Stairs - Interior, Walkout
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 5
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood, Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - Basement
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
    • Heating: Direct Vent, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1.5

    Property History for 1828 East River Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 16, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #670606882

    		$205,000

    +10.6% / yr

    Jun 10, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4792673

    		$205,000—
    Feb 4, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4792673

    		$219,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/16/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #670606882

    $205,000

    +10.6% / yr

    06/10/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4792673

    $205,000
    02/04/2020

    Listed (Active)

    New England Real Estate Network #4792673

    $219,000

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

    Public Records for 1828 East River Road

    Taxable ValueLand$88,800Additions$78,800Total$167,600
    Tax Record2025$2,717 ($226 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt636 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt636 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt576 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,524,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988CountyLAMOILLEAPN(104) 529-280

    Schools near 1828 East River Road

    This home is within Lamoille North Modified Unified School District #058A.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Johnson Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 6
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Johnson Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    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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    $205,000
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    1,524,600
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