278 Nelson Rd

1,964 Sq. Ft.
$94 / Sq. Ft.
1,964
Sq. Ft.
$94
per Sq. Ft.

Description

What an opportunity! This country farmhouse is waiting for you to call it home. If the dream of quiet, back roads, country living is calling you, you will want to have a look. Hiking, biking, sledding or snowshoeing right from your door. Do you have horses? Pasture land and a run in shed are waiting for you. Skiing, the lakes, and golf are all 10 minutes away. Snowmobiling? Connect to VAST right from your door. Gardening? Wonderful sunny, open land for you to work with. Inside, you will enjoy the...What an opportunity! This country farmhouse is waiting for you to call it home. If the dream of quiet, back roads, country living is calling you, you will want to have a look. Hiking, biking, sledding or snowshoeing right from your door. Do you have horses? Pasture land and a run in shed are waiting for you. Skiing, the lakes, and golf are all 10 minutes away. Snowmobiling? Connect to VAST right from your door. Gardening? Wonderful sunny, open land for you to work with. Inside, you will enjoy the soaring ceiling, the bright sunlight, the warmth of the woodstove, and the pleasant farmland views. 3 bedrooms and a loft, 2 full baths, plus TWO unfinished attics for more living space if needed. There is so much here for you! (See the seller's narrative attached) If you desire more land, there is an additional 17+ acres available across the road from a neighbor for $50,000. See MLS 4227477.
  1. Listed by Betty McEnaney • Bean Group / Vermont • Cell: 802-236-7099

Sold By Pomerleau Real Estate

Property Details for 278 Nelson Road

Parking
Parking Spaces 3
Zoning
Res120
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2013 12:00 AM

Property Details for 278 Nelson Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4109818
Days on Market699
Taxes$4,427 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size4.80 AC / 209,088 SF
CountyWindsor County
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Building Information for 278 Nelson Road

Stories2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size4.80 AC / 209,088 SF

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$1,309 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$940

Property Taxes

$369

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 278 Nelson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
  • City: Ludlow
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: Main St. in Ludlow to Commonwealth Ave. Go through 4 corners to end of Barker Rd. Left onto Nelson Rd. House on right.
  • Latitude: 43.433474106234996
  • Longitude: -72.66747482120995
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Map: 04
  • Zip Code: 05149
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 36311210057
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,426.88
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Black River USD #39
  • School - District: Rutland Windsor
  • School - Elementary: Ludlow Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Black River USD #39
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Capacity: .00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 04
  • Lot: 08
  • Lot - Sqft: 209088.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.8
  • Road Frontage Length: 545.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1964.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 912.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1964.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 912.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $255,800
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • Surveyed: No
  • Year Built: 1880
Utilities
  • Electric Company: CVPS
  • Cable Company: Dish Net
  • Fuel Company: Irving
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: DSL
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter
  • Features - Exterior: Outbuilding, Patio, Shed, Windows - Storm
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Dirt, Partial, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: CO Detector, Satellite, Satellite Dish, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd
  • Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Draperies, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling, Window Treatment, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Alternative Heat Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove, Stove - Wood
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10'9X14'5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8'4X14'5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12X24
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 5
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14'8X20'5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12'5X9'9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13X9'5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 13'4X13'7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 10'4X6'2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 16
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

Property History for 278 Nelson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #380237029

$185,000—
Oct 31, 2013

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4109818

$185,000—
Oct 31, 2013

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4109818

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #380237029

$185,000
10/31/2013

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4109818

$185,000
10/31/2013

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4109818

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Public Records for 278 Nelson Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,400Additions$82,700Total$191,100
Tax Record2024$4,025 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,970 SqFtStories2Lot Size635,105 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyWINDSORAPN(112) 040408.000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 278 Nelson Road

This home is within Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ludlow Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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