299 River Road

Closed 8/26/19Virtual Tour
Closed 8/26/19Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$421,000
3 beds2,020 sqft$208/sqft
299 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.34 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$208/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perched on top of a hill and away from the road, this custom-built home sits on 5.34 acres and offers ultimate privacy plus gorgeous mountain and pastoral views. Pride of ownership is more than evident as the current owners have maintained this home since they had it built. The home offers a spacious, sunny living room which opens to wonderful screen porch overlooking the backyard. Enjoy a large eat-in kitchen with center island plus formal dining room - great for entertaining. Convenient 1st floor...Perched on top of a hill and away from the road, this custom-built home sits on 5.34 acres and offers ultimate privacy plus gorgeous mountain and pastoral views. Pride of ownership is more than evident as the current owners have maintained this home since they had it built. The home offers a spacious, sunny living room which opens to wonderful screen porch overlooking the backyard. Enjoy a large eat-in kitchen with center island plus formal dining room - great for entertaining. Convenient 1st floor laundry/mudroom off the 2-car garage. Upstairs you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms including a master suite with two large walk-in closets and private bathroom with double vanity. A small office leads to a bonus unfinished storage space perfect for future expansion. Discover additional storage/work space in the basement with bulkhead plus garden shed in front yard. Extensive landscaping surrounds the front stone walkway and minimal trees allow for maximum sunlight to power the owned solar panels resulting in no electric bills! The expansive yard is perfect for the avid gardener, farmer or various recreation and lawn games. Enjoy the peace and quiet from this secluded property, yet easy access to Five Corners, Essex Outlets, Tafts Corners and Interstate-89. Plus new boiler and water heater in 2017!

    Sold By KW Vermont

    • Listed by: Lipkin Audette Team • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
    Listing closed: 08/26/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4756769

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Essex, VT

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    Property Information for 299 River Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $7,487 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Chittenden County
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, RV Accessible
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1996
    • Lot Size: 5.34 AC / 232,610 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Essex
    • County: VT-Chittenden
    • Directions: From 5 Corners in Essex Junction, take Route 117 (River Road) to North Williston Road. Go past North Williston Rd and driveway is on left, 299 marked & sign.
    • Latitude: 44.475312688828858
    • Longitude: -73.038996644180315
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05452
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 207-067-15135
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,487.48
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Tax Year Notes: 2018-2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Essex High
    • School - Elementary: Founders Memorial School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Essex Middle School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
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    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 232610.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 5.34
    • Road Frontage Length: 380.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2020.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3030.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2020.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1010.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1996
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
    • Cable Company: Dish
    • Fuel Company: Robinson Fuels
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field
    • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Other
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, Low Pile Carpet, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Shed
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Porch
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Dehumidifier, Satellite Dish, Security System, Whole BldgVentilation
    • Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Attic, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Walk-in Closet, Window Treatment, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard
    • Cooling: Whole House Fan
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 17'6 x 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 11'6 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 23' x 13
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 18 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 12' x 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 13' x 10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 10' x 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 13' x 10'6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Porch
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 11' x 6
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 23' x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 9' x 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Mudroom

    Property History for 299 River Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 27, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651524787

    		$421,000—
    Aug 26, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4756769

    		$421,000—
    Jul 9, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4756769

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/27/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #651524787

    $421,000
    08/26/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4756769

    $421,000
    07/09/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4756769

    —

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

    Public Records for 299 River Road

    Taxable ValueLand$117,300Additions$250,800Total$368,100
    Tax Record2025$7,446 ($620 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,020 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,010 SqFtLot Size232,610 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996CountyCHITTENDENAPN(067) 2004003-004

    Schools near 299 River Road

    This home is within Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Essex Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 2
    Founders Memorial School
    		Public - 3 to 5
    Essex Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Essex High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Essex Elementary School
    PublicPK to 2

    Founders Memorial School
    Public3 to 5

    Essex Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Essex High School
    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: 299 River Road, Essex, VT 05452
    $421,000
    3
    2,020
    232,610
    1 Overlook Terrace, Essex Junction, VT 05452
    –
    –
    –
    –
    145,055
    289 River Road, Essex, VT 05452
    $393,000
    3
    2,016
    535,788
    3 Overlook Terrace, Essex, VT 05452
    $530,000
    4
    4,759
    205,167
    5 Overlook Terrace, Essex, VT 05452
    $470,000
    4
    3,222
    169,448
    285 River Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
    –
    –
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    1,089,000

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