Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,056 sqft$224/sqft
4799 Vermont Rte 7a, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.3 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$224/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

So much to love, starting with the BRAND NEW SEPTIC! Sprawling 4 bed, 2 bath Ranch brimming with character PLUS two big outbuildings. Set back from 7A near Clearbrook Farm and The Chocolate Barn, close to Lake Shaftsbury. Just 12 mins to Bennington or 22 mins to Manchester. Formerly a hobby farm, wood shop, and mechanic's garage, these 3.3 acres are a sanctuary. One level house for comfort and convenience. From the covered porch you'll first enter the mudroom, with 3 bedrooms and full bath with laundry...So much to love, starting with the BRAND NEW SEPTIC! Sprawling 4 bed, 2 bath Ranch brimming with character PLUS two big outbuildings. Set back from 7A near Clearbrook Farm and The Chocolate Barn, close to Lake Shaftsbury. Just 12 mins to Bennington or 22 mins to Manchester. Formerly a hobby farm, wood shop, and mechanic's garage, these 3.3 acres are a sanctuary. One level house for comfort and convenience. From the covered porch you'll first enter the mudroom, with 3 bedrooms and full bath with laundry nearby. Custom Kitchen with butternut cabinets, live edge countertops, 3-bay commercial sink, Stainless Steel gas range and fridge. Dining + Living with soapstone woodstove and unique feature wall: the former barback from the Sirloin Saloon! Timberframe sunroom added in 1998: tile floor, cathedral ceiling, abundant natural light... your plants will thrive! Office with French doors and built-in desk is an accessible work-from-home space. Primary bedroom has built-in dresser and vaulted pine ceiling, and its own 3/4 bath with step-in tiled shower and Danby marble counter. Unfinished concrete basement has Buderus boiler, oil tank, 200 amps, and double-door exterior entry (great for storing firewood). Abundant spring water source! New roof in 2022. Enjoy the above-ground pool, gazebo, decks, and perennial gardens. Two-story barn (built 2014) and heated garage (1996) share a separate 200 amp service, plus there's a shed and coop. Ideal for a home-based business.

    Sold By Southern Vermont Realty Group

    • Listed by: Jenifer Hoffman • Hoffman Real Estate Jenifer@HoffmanVTRealEstate.com
    Listing closed: 01/27/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5006234

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $495,000

    Avg days on market

    60

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.2%

    Shaftsbury, VT

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    Location

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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $2,338

    Property Taxes

    $380

    HOA Dues

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    Property Information for 4799 Vermont Rte 7a

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,563 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Heated Garage, Storage Above, Garage, Barn, Detached
    • Zoning: R-80
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1977
    • Lot Size: 3.30 AC / 143,748 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Shaftsbury
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: Look for the orange cone! Located 0.5 miles north of Governor's Rock Motel and 0.2 miles south of The Chocolate Barn.
    • Latitude: 43.000712456400578
    • Longitude: -73.199986169311529
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Zip Code: 05262
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 573-180-10387
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Tax Year Notes: 2024-2025
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
    • School - District: Southwest Vermont
    • School - Elementary: Shaftsbury Elem. School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 3.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
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    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 143748.0
    • Lot Features: Country Setting, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Sloping, View, Near Shopping, Rural
    • Lot Size Acres: 3.3
    • Road Frontage Length: 171.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2056.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 3620.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2056.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1564.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • ROW - Length: 547
    • ROW - Width: 50
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1977
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
    • Cable Company: Comcast Xfinity
    • Fuel Company: Greene's Oil
    • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
    • Water Source: Purifier/Soft, Spring
    • Utilities: Cable - At Site, Gas - LP/Bottle, Underground Utilities
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Brown
    • Construction Materials: Post and Beam, Wood Frame
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Access Laundry No Steps, Hard Surface Flooring, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter, One-Level Home, 1st Floor Laundry
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Gazebo, Natural Shade, Pool - Above Ground, Porch - Covered, Shed
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 9
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Stove-Wood
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Hearth, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heating: Oil, Wood, Radiant Floor, Radiator, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 1

    Property History for 4799 Vermont Rte 7a

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 27, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1550892859

    $460,000
    Jan 27, 2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5006234

    $460,000
    Dec 30, 2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5006234

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/27/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1550892859

    $460,000
    01/27/2025

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5006234

    $460,000
    12/30/2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5006234

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

    Public Records for 4799 Vermont Rte 7a

    Taxable ValueLand$59,800Additions$174,800Total$234,600
    Tax Record2025$4,020 ($335 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtLot Size143,748 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977CountyBENNINGTONAPN(180)072008

    Schools near 4799 Vermont Rte 7a

    This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Shaftsbury Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
    Public9 to 12

    Molly Stark School
    PublicPK to 5

    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: 4799 Vermont Rte 7a, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
    $460,000
    4
    2,056
    143,748
    3
    1
    960
    119,790
    $240,000
    4
    2,512
    80,586
    $525,000
    3
    2,435
    155,509
    $89,000
    3
    2
    1,934
    27,007
    3
    2
    1,824
    3,204,709

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