3979 River Rd

New Haven, VT 05472

$343,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,008 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
1,008
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/30/25
Closed 7/30/25

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!
  1. Listed by Levi Doria • IPJ Real Estate • Cell: 860-318-1323

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Property Details for 3979 River Road

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LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 3979 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5048139
Days on Market6
Taxes$3,183 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
CountyAddison 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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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.
  • Latitude: 44.086992698462403
  • Longitude: -73.108550728836093
  • 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
  • Total Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1008.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 288.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27878.0
  • Total Area: 1296.0
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
  • School District: Addison Northeast
  • High School: Mount Abraham UHSD 28
  • Middle/Jr School: Mount Abraham Union Mid/High
  • Elementary School: Beeman Elementary School
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, Exterior Access, Exterior Stairs, Full, Insulated, Unfinished
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Full Bathroom, 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
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 1
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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

—

For completeness, we 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
Beeman Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Mount Abraham Uhsd #28
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Beeman Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Mount Abraham Uhsd #28
Public7 to 12

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