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2 beds1,500 sqft$240/sqft
259 Fishing Access Rd, Newport Town, VT 05855
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.7 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$240/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Priced right and ready for your make over. 221' of direct Lake Memphremagog waterfront with substantial concrete retaining wall & steel year round dock. 2 bdrm. 2 bath ranch with attached 2 car garage. Gorgeous fieldstone fireplace w/gas insert. Woodstove in workshop in garage. 3 sliding doors on water side open up to covered porch overlooking the lake for stunning sunrises and cool evening BBQ's. Property is a level lawn with huge shade maples scattered throughout & lined with trees on back side...Priced right and ready for your make over. 221' of direct Lake Memphremagog waterfront with substantial concrete retaining wall & steel year round dock. 2 bdrm. 2 bath ranch with attached 2 car garage. Gorgeous fieldstone fireplace w/gas insert. Woodstove in workshop in garage. 3 sliding doors on water side open up to covered porch overlooking the lake for stunning sunrises and cool evening BBQ's. Property is a level lawn with huge shade maples scattered throughout & lined with trees on back side for additional privacy. Paved driveway. Master bedroom has large master bath with spa tub. This property is on a cul-de-sac. Few neighbors. Lots of privacy.

    Sold By RE/MAX All Seasons Realty

    • Listed by: Dianne Laplante • RE/MAX All Seasons Realty
    • Listed by: Rosemary Lalime • RE/MAX All Seasons Realty
    Listing closed: 08/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4379198

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $340,000

    Avg days on market

    73

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.6%

    Newport Town, VT

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    Location

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,830

    Property Taxes

    $743

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    Property Information for 259 Fishing Access Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,914 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 2
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1987
    • Lot Size: 1.70 AC / 74,052 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Newport Town
    • County: VT-Orleans
    • Directions: Take Lake Road out of Newport on the west side of Lake Memphremagog. Continue on Strawberry Acres on the right & take a right here. Continue on & look for fishing access sign on the right & follow directions to fishing access. Go past parking lot to fishing access, continue on to 2nd to last house.
    • Latitude: 44.952249505879
    • Longitude: -72.233016358127
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05857
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 00TH37014
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,914.20
    • Tax Rate: 1.95%
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: North Country Union High Sch
    • School - Elementary: Newport Center Elementary
    • School - Middle/Jr: North Country Junior High
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Paved
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Footprint: 30x44
    • Lot - Sqft: 74052.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.7
    • Road Frontage Length: 130.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1500.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1500.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1500.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
    • Water Frontage Length: 221.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Memphremagog
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $456,600
    • Assessment Year: 2009
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Below Frost Line, Concrete
    • Plan Survey Number: 8325
    • Resort: No
    • ROW - Length: 1200
    • ROW - Parcel Access: Yes
    • ROW - Width: 30
    • ROW to other Parcel: Yes
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1987
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: VT Electric Coop
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Underground Utilities
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access Laundry No Steps, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, One-Level Home
    • Features - Exterior: Boat Slip/Dock, Other, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Private Dock, Shed, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
    • Roads: Cul-de-Sac, Dead End, Dirt, Private, Public, Shared
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Range - Electric, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Crawl Space, Frost Wall, Full, Other, Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 6
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: Satellite, Satellite Dish
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Whirlpool Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: Multi Zone
    • Total Stories: 1
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom

    Property History for 259 Fishing Access Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 3, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #656779900

    $360,000
    Aug 28, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4379198

    $360,000
    Aug 20, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4379198

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/03/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #656779900

    $360,000
    08/28/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4379198

    $360,000
    08/20/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4379198

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

    Public Records for 259 Fishing Access Road

    Taxable ValueLand$310,500Additions$87,100Total$397,600
    Tax Record2025$6,050 ($504 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtLot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987CountyORLEANSAPN(137) 00TH37014

    Schools near 259 Fishing Access Road

    This home is within North Country Senior Union High School District #22.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Newport Town School
    PublicPK to 6

    North Country Junior Uhsd #22
    Public7 to 8

    North Country Senior Uhsd #22
    Public9 to 12

    North Country Career Center
    Public9 to 12

    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: 259 Fishing Access Road, Newport Town, VT 05855
    $360,000
    2
    1,500
    74,052
    $150,000
    2
    2
    1,076
    30,928
    $425,000
    5
    2,624
    41,382
    1
    1
    1,232
    436,471
    $929,000
    4
    3,512
    108,900
    5
    4.5
    3,560
    129,809

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