Last Sold Price
2 beds900 sqft$178/sqft
1975 Perch Pond Rd, Benson, VT 05743

Description

This rustic and well built cabin sits on 5.38 acres on a quiet cove on beautiful Sunset Lake. 139 ft. of lake frontage and the peaceful location of this family cottage truly set it apart from other properties. It has been lovingly cared for by a single family for over 50 years. Features include a large, enclosed porch with drop down storm windows to extend the seasons, cozy bedrooms, and an open living and dining area. Start your own family tradition!This rustic and well built cabin sits on 5.38 acres on a quiet cove on beautiful Sunset Lake. 139 ft. of lake frontage and the peaceful location of this family cottage truly set it apart from other properties. It has been lovingly cared for by a single family for over 50 years. Features include a large, enclosed porch with drop down storm windows to extend the seasons, cozy bedrooms, and an open living and dining area. Start your own family tradition!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/12/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marty Feldman • Rowe Real Estate

Sold By The Performance Group Inc.

Property Details for 1975 Perch Pond Road

Status
MLS #
4369834
Days on Market
1210
Taxes
$4,250 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
5.38 AC / 234,352 SF
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Lake

Location

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Building Information for 1975 Perch Pond Road

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size5.38 AC / 234,352 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,167 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$813

Property Taxes

$354

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1975 Perch Pond Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Rural
  • City: Benson
  • County: VT-Rutland
  • Directions: Route 22a to Perch Pond Road. Go 2 miles, and at the end of Perch Pond turn left onto an unmarked road. Trust the mileage. Go 1/4 mile to the apparent end of the road. Continue through a stream then up a steep pitch then hard right to the cottage.
  • Latitude: 43.756063255162
  • Longitude: -73.278006297462
  • Road Frontage: No
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05731
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 054-016-19158
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,250.00
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Year Notes: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Capacity: .00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 234353.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.38
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 900.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 900.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 900.0
  • 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: Measured
  • Water Body Access: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Post/Piers
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1958
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Alternative System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Porch - Enclosed, Private Dock
  • Roads: Private
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Description: None
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 4
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Master Bedroom, Level 1: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Furnished, Kitchen/Family, Natural Woodwork
  • Heat Fuel: Wood
  • Heating: Stove, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 25
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 20
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2

Property History for 1975 Perch Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617286648

$160,000—
Feb 12, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4369834

$160,000—
Aug 4, 2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4442895

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617286648

$160,000
02/12/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4369834

$160,000
08/04/2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4442895

—

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

Public Records for 1975 Perch Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand$180,200Additions$29,300Total$209,500
Tax Record2024$5,738 ($478 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt480 SqFtLot Size229,126 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyRUTLANDAPN(016) 0000061

Schools near 1975 Perch Pond Road

This home is within Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benson Village School
PublicPK to 6

Fair Haven Uhsd #16
Public7 to 12

Castleton Village School
Public6 to 8

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