489 French Hill Road

Closed 8/24/18
Closed 8/24/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$208,000
2 beds1,331 sqft
489 French Hill Rd, St. Albans Town, VT 05478
Single FamilyProperty Type
18 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Outdoor enthusiasts, our mountain hide-away features spectacular views of Mt. Mansfield and the Green Mountain range! The rustic Gambrel home features an open eat-in kitchen with wood cook stove that adjoins the family room, both with hardwood floors. Living room off the covered porch has a wood stove for warmth. 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs. Explore, hike, make maple sugar, and cut your own wood, all on our 18 acres! Newer cabin for overnight guests with wood stove. Enjoy the swimming pond, screened...Outdoor enthusiasts, our mountain hide-away features spectacular views of Mt. Mansfield and the Green Mountain range! The rustic Gambrel home features an open eat-in kitchen with wood cook stove that adjoins the family room, both with hardwood floors. Living room off the covered porch has a wood stove for warmth. 2 bedrooms and bath upstairs. Explore, hike, make maple sugar, and cut your own wood, all on our 18 acres! Newer cabin for overnight guests with wood stove. Enjoy the swimming pond, screened porch, outbuildings, and total privacy on your land abutting the St. Albans Town Forest!

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

    • Listed by: Nancy Jenkins • Nancy Jenkins Real Estate
    Listing closed: 08/24/2018 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4687491

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    Property Information for 489 French Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,606 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Franklin County
    • Parking: Driveway, Parking Spaces 4
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1970
    • Lot Size: 18.00 AC / 784,080 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Paths, Rural
    • City: St. Albans Town
    • County: VT-Franklin
    • Directions: From VT-104 N, turn right onto French Hill Road. In approximately 1 mile, Destination will be on your left, it will be a long driveway.
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05478
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 552-174-10994
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,605.56
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: BFASt Albans
    • School - District: St Albans Town School District
    • School - Elementary: St. Albans Town Educ. Center
    • School - Middle/Jr: St Albans Town Education Cntr
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Driveway: Dirt
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 784080.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 18.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 300.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1247.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 84.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Measured
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 1683.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1331.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 352.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: No
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete, Post/Piers
    • Owned Land: Yes
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Resort: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1970
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Velco.
    • Fuel Company: Clarence Brown
    • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field - At Grade, Leach Field - Conventionl, On-Site Septic Exists
    • Utilities: Cable - Available, Telephone At Site
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: Natural
    • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, Hard Surface Flooring, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter
    • Features - Exterior: Other, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
    • Roads: Paved, Public
    • Roof: Metal
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Other, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Crawl Space, Dirt, Gravel, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 5
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Other
    • Bedrooms - Total: 2
    • Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired
    • Features - Interior: Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen/Family, Lead/Stain Glass, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Wood Stove Hook-up
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
    • Heating: Hot Air, Stove - 2, Stove - Wood
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 16'6"x11'6"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 10'6"x27'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 18'6"x12'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 10'6"x16'6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 6'x14'
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other
    Rental
    Rent Information
    • Rented: No

    Property History for 489 French Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 30, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #630196130

    		$208,000—
    Aug 24, 2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4687491

    		$208,000—
    Jul 17, 2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4687491

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/30/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #630196130

    $208,000
    08/24/2018

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4687491

    $208,000
    07/17/2018

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4687491

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

    Public Records for 489 French Hill Road

    Taxable ValueLand$169,800Additions$92,700Total$262,500
    Tax Record2025$4,857 ($405 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,247 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,247 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt352 SqFtLot Size784,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970CountyFRANKLINAPN(174) 000000TR01437

    Schools near 489 French Hill Road

    This home is within Maple Run Unified School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    St. Albans Town Educational Center
    		Public - PK to 8
    Northwest Technical Center
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    St. Albans Town Educational Center
    PublicPK to 8

    Northwest Technical Center
    Public9 to 12

    Bellows Free Academy Uhsd #48
    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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