257 Lake Road

Closed 8/30/19Virtual Tour
Closed 8/30/19Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$765,000
4 beds4,100 sqft$187/sqft
257 Lake Rd, Benson, VT 05743

Description

Entrepreneurs paradise-large open growing meadows. Live and earn on this one of a kind Vermont 131-acre estate. Shale Hill, is an ADVENTURE CENTER that boasts both a 6.5 mile and a 3.2-mile long WORLD CLASS obstacle course with over 75 obstacles scattered throughout! There is also a maintained 1/2 mile grass running track along with miles of paths through the woods. Shale Hill also comes with an APPROVED ACT 250 Permit which also allows for a FULL-TIME COMMERCIAL GYM, ZIP LINES, PAINTBALL, HIGH ROPES...Entrepreneurs paradise-large open growing meadows. Live and earn on this one of a kind Vermont 131-acre estate. Shale Hill, is an ADVENTURE CENTER that boasts both a 6.5 mile and a 3.2-mile long WORLD CLASS obstacle course with over 75 obstacles scattered throughout! There is also a maintained 1/2 mile grass running track along with miles of paths through the woods. Shale Hill also comes with an APPROVED ACT 250 Permit which also allows for a FULL-TIME COMMERCIAL GYM, ZIP LINES, PAINTBALL, HIGH ROPES COURSES, Gravity Mountain Biking. The sky is the limit at Shale Hill, and maybe you would like to open up a BMX Track or an RC Car Track or possibly a HEMP GROWING OR SOLAR FARM. If Equestrian is your desire, then this place will supply you the terrain for a fantastic cross country course, barns, paddocks too. The hard work has been done! A 2500 square foot gym, enhanced with glass walls facing south and east as well as two offices! The locker rooms are framed up, ready to customize. There is an incredible 4000 square foot shop with 12' ceilings and one entire wall of windows to look out over a stunning mountain valley while you work or play. Ready for a little rest, then stroll over to a custom 8 x 16 timber-frame home and relax. This offering is not just a piece of land and a house, this is a facility that is built and ready for you to put your final touches on. This is a must see property, opportunity for living the dream! Live big! Infinite possibilities.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/30/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Freddie Ann Bohlig • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By KW Vermont

Property Details for 257 Lake Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4752660
Days on Market
39
Taxes
$9,442 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
2010
Lot Size
131.00 AC / 5,706,360 SF
County
Rutland County
Zoning
Multi
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Building Information for 257 Lake Road

Stories2Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size131.00 AC / 5,706,360 SF

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Property Information for 257 Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: In Town, Mountain, Other
  • City: Benson
  • County: VT-Rutland
  • Directions: From US Route 4 take exit 2 and head north on 22A for 7.2 miles. Turn left onto Lake Road and house will be .2 miles on the left. Sign at property.
  • Latitude: 43.703543561425576
  • Longitude: -73.301851915344230
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05743
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 054-016-10361
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $9,442.00
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Choice
  • School - District: Benson School District
  • School - Elementary: Benson Village School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Benson Village School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 5.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Crushed Stone
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Lot Information
  • Footprint: 41' x 31'
  • Lot - Sqft: 5706360.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 131.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 4350.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2820.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 1280.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 4540.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4100.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 440.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Slab w/ Frost Wall
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Commercial, Farm, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 2010
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Underground
  • Sewer: Mound, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable - Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Blue
  • Association Amenities: Recreation Facility
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Building, Other, Outbuilding, Storage
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher - Energy Star, Range - Gas, Refrigerator-Energy Star
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Finished, Full, Insulated, Stairs - Interior, Walkout
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 11
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Other
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 1/2, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Bedroom, Level B: Bath - Full, Level B: Family Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Living, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Baseboard, Multi Zone, Radiant
  • Cooling: Multi Zone
  • Total Stories: 2.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 20' x 15'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 30' x 25'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 24' x 20'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 24' x 20'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: MBR Suite
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 16' x 12'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16' x 12'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 30' x 30'
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 30' x 18'
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 13
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: Barn
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: Second Barn
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: Gym 1500 Sq. Ft.
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: Office 1500
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 2 Bd. Apt.
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 257 Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652846942

$765,000

+6.9% / yr

Aug 30, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4752660

$765,000—
Aug 30, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4752660

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #652846942

$765,000

+6.9% / yr

08/30/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4752660

$765,000
08/30/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4752660

—

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

Public Records for 257 Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$153,600Additions$465,500Total$619,100
Tax Record2024$17,483 ($1,457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,820 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,820 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,700,262 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2010CountyRUTLANDAPN(016) 00001071.1

Schools near 257 Lake Road

This home is within Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benson Village School
Public - PK to 6
Fair Haven Uhsd #16
Public - 7 to 12
Castleton Village School
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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