3979 River Rd
New Haven, VT 05472

$343,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Bath

1,008 Sq. Ft.

$340 / Sq. Ft.

1,008

Sq. Ft.

$340

per Sq. Ft.

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3979 River Road New Haven, VT 05472 - Photo 1 of 39

Description

This charming modern cape sits on a spacious and level .64 Acre lot, featuring exposed beams, slate and wood floors, and classic Vermont character. The kitchen, with custom cabinets and stainless appliances, opens to the dining and living room, making for easy entertaining. Not the entertaining type? Settle in next to the woodstove insert and enjoy a good book in comfort. The first floor includes a bedroom and laundry area which leads to a renovated bathroom with a zero-step shower and clawfoot tub,...This charming modern cape sits on a spacious and level .64 Acre lot, featuring exposed beams, slate and wood floors, and classic Vermont character. The kitchen, with custom cabinets and stainless appliances, opens to the dining and living room, making for easy entertaining. Not the entertaining type? Settle in next to the woodstove insert and enjoy a good book in comfort. The first floor includes a bedroom and laundry area which leads to a renovated bathroom with a zero-step shower and clawfoot tub, giving you all the necessities for one level living. Upstairs is a large bedroom with ample storage. Don’t need the extra bedroom? This versatile, light-filled space can convert into a great office, studio, or exercise space. Outside, the expansive level yard has perennial bushes, ample space for a garden, a shed, and even an outdoor wood-fired pizza oven! A one vehicle carport makes for sheltered parking along with adequate firewood storage. Conveniently located just minutes from Bristol Village, Middlebury and Vergennes, the property is also just a stone's throw from the New Haven River, renowned for its fishing and recreation activities. All the careful renovation and updating to this classic house has already been done, so all you need to do is move right in!

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Property Details for 3979 River Road

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/31/2025 02:16 PM

Property Details for 3979 River Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	5048139
Days on Market	6
Taxes	$3,183 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family
Year Built	1880
Lot Size	0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
County	Addison County

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Building Information for 3979 River Road

Stories1Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF

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$1,992 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,727

Property Taxes

$265

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Property Information for 3979 River Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City: New Haven
County: VT-Addison

Directions: From Rt. 7, turn East onto River Road and follow for 3.9 miles. Property will be on your left. From Bristol, take Rt. 116 South for 2.5 miles, bear right onto River Road and follow for 1 mile. Property will be on your right. Look for sign.
Road Frontage: Yes
Seasonal: No
State: VT
Street Designation: Road
Zip Code: 05472

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 432-135-11366
Tax Year: 2024

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Capacity: 1.00

Driveway: Gravel

Property

Lot Information

Footprint: 24' X 24'
Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Wooded, Rural

Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Road Frontage Length: 100.0

Property and Assessments

Assessment Amount: $137,700
Property Class: Residential

Property Type: Single Family
Construction Status: Existing
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Suitable Use: Residential
Surveyed: Yes
Year Built: 1880

Utilities

Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Cable Company: Xfinity

Fuel Company: MacIntyre, Jackmans (LP)
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Septic
Water Source: Drilled Well, Purifier/Soft
Utilities: Cable, Propane
Internet: Cable Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Blue
Construction Materials: Board and Batten Exterior, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding

Roof: Architectural Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Heat Pump Water Heater
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Walk-up
Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Insulated, Exterior Stairs, Unfinished, Exterior Access
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
Flooring: Slate/Stone, Softwood
Heating: Oil, Forced Air
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1.5

Room Information

Room 1

Room Dimensions: 5'9" X 6'7"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Foyer

Room 2

Room Dimensions: 12'6" X 11'7"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Living Room

Room 3

Room Dimensions: 9'8" X 9'9"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Dimensions: 10'9" X 14'2"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Kitchen

Room 5

Room Dimensions: 9'11" X 12'6"
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Dimensions: 11'4" X 24'3"
Room Level: 2

Room Type: Bedroom

Room 12

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bathroom Full

Property History for 3979 River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 30, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909064075	$343,000	+2.2% / yr
Jul 30, 2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5048139	$343,000	—
Jun 30, 2025	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5048139		—
Jun 24, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5048139	$343,000	—
Jul 2, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535819858	$335,000	+12.8% / yr
Jul 2, 2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4996952	$335,000	—
May 28, 2024	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4996952		—
May 22, 2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4996952	$325,000	—
Mar 4, 2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4895337	$259,000	—
Jan 19, 2022	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4895337		—
Jan 14, 2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4895337	$250,000	—
Nov 23, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684143681	$217,000	+10.0% / yr
Nov 18, 2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4777034	$217,000	—
Oct 3, 2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4777034		—
Sep 18, 2019	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4777034	$225,000	—
May 4, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550275890	$128,000	-3.2% / yr
Apr 30, 2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4395491	$128,000	—
Apr 30, 2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4395491		—
Dec 4, 2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4395491	$139,900	—
Nov 30, 2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4359877		—
May 30, 2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4359877	$151,900	—
Jan 1, 2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4251443		—
Jul 1, 2013	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4251443	$159,000	—
Aug 27, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594356379	$154,000	—
Aug 27, 2009	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3068947	$154,000	—
Jun 17, 2009	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3068947		—
May 23, 2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3068947	$157,500	—
Aug 27, 2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$114,500	—
Jul 16, 2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3095624		—
May 2, 2004	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$119,900	—
May 2, 2004	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$114,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/30/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1909064075	$343,000 +2.2% / yr
07/30/2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5048139	$343,000
06/30/2025	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #5048139	—
06/24/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5048139	$343,000
07/02/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535819858	$335,000 +12.8% / yr
07/02/2024	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4996952	$335,000
05/28/2024	Active Under Contract New England Real Estate Network #4996952	—
05/22/2024	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4996952	$325,000
03/04/2022	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4895337	$259,000
01/19/2022	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4895337	—
01/14/2022	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4895337	$250,000
11/23/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #684143681	$217,000 +10.0% / yr
11/18/2020	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4777034	$217,000
10/03/2020	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4777034	—
09/18/2019	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4777034	$225,000
05/04/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550275890	$128,000 -3.2% / yr
04/30/2015	Sold New England Real Estate Network #4395491	$128,000
04/30/2015	Pending New England Real Estate Network #4395491	—
12/04/2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4395491	$139,900
11/30/2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4359877	—
05/30/2014	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4359877	$151,900
01/01/2014	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4251443	—
07/01/2013	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4251443	$159,000
08/27/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #594356379	$154,000
08/27/2009	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3068947	$154,000
06/17/2009	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3068947	—
05/23/2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3068947	$157,500
08/27/2004	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$114,500
07/16/2004	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3095624	—
05/02/2004	Price Change New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$119,900
05/02/2004	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3095624	$114,500

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

Public Records for 3979 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,500Additions$77,200Total$137,700

Tax Record2024$3,184 ($265 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,064 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyADDISONAPN(135) 0557

Schools near 3979 River Road

This home is within Mt. Abraham Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Beeman Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	3.5 mi
5/10	Mount Abraham Uhsd #28	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	3.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Beeman Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	3.5 mi
5/10	Mount Abraham Uhsd #28 Public7 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi

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