490 Orton Rd

Walden, VT 05836

$775,000
Last Sold Price
9
Beds
3,850 Sq. Ft.
$201 / Sq. Ft.
3,850
Sq. Ft.
$201
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/1/22
Closed 8/1/22

Description

Perfect Family Estate/Compound Or B&B Property on 76.3 Acres in the Northeast Kingdom. Breathtaking Views, Pond, Sugar Woods, Extensive Trail System, Next to Steam Mill Brook Wildlife Area (11k acres) Completely Renovated Vt. Farmhouse, Large “Barn” with 2 Workshop Areas (1 Heated) & Modern, Spacious 3 B/R Apt W/Deck Upstairs. Separate Cozy 2 B/R “Guest” House/Caretakers Quarters Nestled in the Apple Orchard. Turnkey, Each Building is Completely Furnished & Fully Equipped. Owner Has Spared No Expense...Perfect Family Estate/Compound Or B&B Property on 76.3 Acres in the Northeast Kingdom. Breathtaking Views, Pond, Sugar Woods, Extensive Trail System, Next to Steam Mill Brook Wildlife Area (11k acres) Completely Renovated Vt. Farmhouse, Large “Barn” with 2 Workshop Areas (1 Heated) & Modern, Spacious 3 B/R Apt W/Deck Upstairs. Separate Cozy 2 B/R “Guest” House/Caretakers Quarters Nestled in the Apple Orchard. Turnkey, Each Building is Completely Furnished & Fully Equipped. Owner Has Spared No Expense on Buildout and Renovations, Needs Nothing! Large Private “Yoga” Deck & Pond with Expansive Views of the Spine of the Green Mtns. 1000+ Mature Maple Trees for Sustainable “Sugaring” Operation. No Zoning & LOW taxes in Walden. NO Conservation Restrictions. School Choice for Gr. 9-12. Fantastic Hunting, Fishing, & Outdoor Activities on the Land, Or in the Area. Coles Pond, Joe’s Pond, Caspian Lake, Shadow Lake, All Within a 5-20 Minute Drive. Craftsbury Outdoor Center & Greensboro are Nearby with Highland Center for the Arts, Award Winning Artisanal Foods, and World Class Hill Farmstead Brewery. Also Close to White Mountains of NH, and a Dozen Ski Areas Within an Hour’s Drive. Easy access from BTV, MHT, I-89, I-91, I-93. Rare Opportunity and Incredible Value. Also Comes with New Tractor + Equipment, Kubota UTV, Mowers, Automatic Backup Generator, Etc. Tons More Photo’s, Maps, Full Video Tours, Drone Footage, & Detailed Descriptions of Each Building & Feature Available.
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Property Details for 490 Orton Road

Parking
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20
Water Body Type
Pond
Zoning
None
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 490 Orton Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4874115
Days on Market236
Taxes$7,857 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size76.30 AC / 3,323,628 SF
CountyCaledonia County
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Building Information for 490 Orton Road

Stories1Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size76.30 AC / 3,323,628 SF

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Property Information for 490 Orton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Mountain, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
  • City: Walden
  • County: VT-Caledonia
  • Directions: From Montpelier or St. Johnsbury, RT-2 to West Danville. Take Rt-15 West approx. 3.5 miles, Rt. turn onto Noyestar Rd. Go approx. 4.5 miles, Take Rt. Turn onto Orton Rd. Property approx. ½ mile on right. See Sign at Green Farmhouse with Red Barn.
  • Latitude: 44.510410244809250
  • Longitude: -72.258660575393677
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05842
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 678-215-10486
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $7,856.51
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Year Notes: 2020/21
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Choice
  • School - District: Caledonia North
  • School - Elementary: Walden School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Walden School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 10.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Footprint: 28'x48' plus porches
  • Lot - Sqft: 3323628.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 76.3
  • Road Frontage Length: 900.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3850.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 7166.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3850.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 2700.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Assessor
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 616.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Assessor
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: _Unnamed
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Below Frost Line, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Commercial, Field/Pasture, Maple Sugar, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Timber, Woodland
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Washington Co-Op
  • Cable Company: None
  • Fuel Company: Dead River Fuel
  • Electric: 200 Amp, 220 Volt, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field - Conventionl, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: DSL, Multi Phone Lines, Satellite
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Green/Red
  • Association Amenities: Storage - Indoor
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Tub, Hard Surface Flooring, No Stairs from Parking
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Guest House, Outbuilding, Porch, Porch - Covered, Shed
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Insulated, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 5
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 2
  • Rooms - Total: 16
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 9
  • Equipment: Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen/Dining
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 21'01" x 11'03"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13'07" x 14'08"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 21'0" x 14'09"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14'09" x 8'10"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 25'04" x 14'11"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14'07" x 8'05"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13'04" x 16'07"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 490 Orton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495507022

$775,000—
Aug 1, 2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4874115

$775,000—
Mar 15, 2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4874115

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1495507022

$775,000
08/01/2022

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4874115

$775,000
03/15/2022

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4874115

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Public Records for 490 Orton Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,600Additions$708,300Total$860,900
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,731,212 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyCALEDONIAAPN(215) 05-11.1

Schools near 490 Orton Road

This home is within Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Walden School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Walden School
PublicPK to 8

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