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3 beds1,000 sqft$264/sqft
228 W Shore Rd, Alburgh, VT 05440
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1965Year Built
$264/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This year-round lakefront home is in need of work but is located on the west shore of Alburgh with 100 ft of gradual shale lake frontage on Lake Champlain. The ranch style home is directly on the water and is 1,000 sqft with three bedrooms, one bathroom and an open ktichen and living area with views of the lake. The property is located on 0.38 acres that is bisected by the road with an open and level parcel across the street. There is potential to build and make this property your own!This year-round lakefront home is in need of work but is located on the west shore of Alburgh with 100 ft of gradual shale lake frontage on Lake Champlain. The ranch style home is directly on the water and is 1,000 sqft with three bedrooms, one bathroom and an open ktichen and living area with views of the lake. The property is located on 0.38 acres that is bisected by the road with an open and level parcel across the street. There is potential to build and make this property your own!

    Sold By RE/MAX North Professionals

    • Listed by: Evan Potvin • Coldwell Banker Islands Realty
    Listing closed: 08/18/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4962138

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $280,000

    Avg days on market

    49

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.9%

    Alburgh, VT

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    1

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    $300,000 | 2099 West Shore Road, Alburgh, VT 05440
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    Location

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    $1,642 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,339

    Property Taxes

    $303

    HOA Dues

    $0

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    Property Information for 228 West Shore Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,631 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: Lakeshore Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1965
    • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Island, Rural
    • City: Alburgh
    • County: VT-Grand Isle
    • Directions: From South Hero Head west on U.S. Rte 2 W toward South St and go 25.7 mi. Turn left onto W Shore Rd. Destination will be on the right. Look for sign. Driveway is across the street.
    • Latitude: 44.962964438086537
    • Longitude: -73.305097705522527
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05440
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 009-003-11735
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,631.00
    • Tax Year: 2022
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Choice
    • School - District: Alburg School District
    • School - Elementary: Alburgh Community Ed. Center
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 16553.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
    • Road Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1000.0
    • 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: 1000.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1000.0
    • 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: Public Records
    • Water Frontage Length: 100.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
    • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1965
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: VT Electric
    • Fuel Company: Suburban
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle, Satellite
    • Water Access Details: Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Tan
    • Features - Accessibility: One-Level Home
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Shed
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
    • Basement: No
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 5
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Satellite, Smoke Detector
    • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen/Family
    • Flooring: Manufactured
    • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas - LP/Bottle
    • Heating: Baseboard, Monitor Type
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1

    Property History for 228 West Shore Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 18, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1526042966

    $263,500
    Aug 18, 2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4962138

    $263,500
    Jul 21, 2023

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4962138

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/18/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1526042966

    $263,500
    08/18/2023

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4962138

    $263,500
    07/21/2023

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4962138

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

    Public Records for 228 West Shore Road

    Taxable ValueLand$130,400Additions$65,200Total$195,600
    Tax Record2025$3,783 ($315 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965CountyGRAND ISLEAPN(003) WS024

    Schools near 228 West Shore Road

    This home is within Alburg School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Alburg Community Education Center
    PublicPK to 8

    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: 228 West Shore Road, Alburgh, VT 05440
    $263,500
    3
    1,000
    16,552
    27,878
    $420,000
    3
    3,072
    65,340
    1
    14,810
    2
    1.5
    2,246
    14,810
    $230,000
    2
    1,286
    13,068

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