490 Watkins Rd

Colchester, VT 05446

$749,000
Price
3
Beds
2,436 Sq. Ft.
$307 / Sq. Ft.
2,436
Sq. Ft.
$307
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience on this beautiful 13-acre homestead. Tucked away at the end of a wooded driveway, this peaceful property offers a true rural setting while remaining just minutes from neighbors, the interstate, and town. The expansive grounds are a gardener's dream, featuring a picturesque pond, established fruit trees, perennial flower gardens, and a charming sugar house. Acres of mature woodland provide opportunities for timber, maple sugaring, peaceful walks,...Enjoy the perfect balance of privacy and convenience on this beautiful 13-acre homestead. Tucked away at the end of a wooded driveway, this peaceful property offers a true rural setting while remaining just minutes from neighbors, the interstate, and town. The expansive grounds are a gardener's dream, featuring a picturesque pond, established fruit trees, perennial flower gardens, and a charming sugar house. Acres of mature woodland provide opportunities for timber, maple sugaring, peaceful walks, and abundant wildlife. This contemporary 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,436 square feet of finished living space, including 1,736 square feet on the main and upper levels plus approximately 700 finished square feet on the lower level. Recent updates include a new roof and significant energy-efficiency improvements completed following a comprehensive energy audit, offering comfort and long-term value. Step onto the welcoming front porch and into a spacious entry hall. The dramatic living room is the heart of the home, showcasing cathedral ceilings, a striking two-story hearth with an efficient wood stove, and a wall of south-facing windows that fill the space with natural light while overlooking the gardens, pond. A sliding glass door leads to the back deck, creating an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. The adjoining dining area and kitchen offer a functional layout, complete with a pantry for additional storage. Two versatile first-floor dens provide flexible space for a home office, library, playroom, or guest accommodation. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, accompanied by two additional bedrooms and a full bath with conveniently located laundry. The finished lower-level family room adds even more living space, while the unfinished storage area and oversized 2+ car garage provide ample room for vehicles, equipment, and hobbies. The lower level is accessible from both the interior and the garage.
  1. Listed by Candy Rice • Rice Realty

Property Details for 490 Watkins Road

Zoning
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Property Details for 490 Watkins Road

StatusActive
MLS #5099747
Days on Market2
Taxes$7,634 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1979
Lot Size13.20 AC / 574,992 SF
CountyChittenden County
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Building Information for 490 Watkins Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size13.20 AC / 574,992 SF

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Property Information for 490 Watkins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Colchester
  • County: VT-Chittenden
  • Directions: From I89 North, Take exit 17. take US 2W, then slight right toward Clay Point road, Right onto Jasper Mine Road and the left on Watkins .06 to 490 on the right
  • Latitude: 44.603122000001001
  • Longitude: -73.187309999999997
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05446
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 153-048-17553
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Pond, Secluded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.2
  • Road Frontage Length: 400.0
  • Total Finished Area: 2436.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1736.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 700.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 364.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 574992.0
  • Total Area: 2800.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1979
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Electric: 220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Conventional Leach Field, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Purifier/Soft
  • Utilities: Cable, Satellite, Telephone at Site, Underground Utilities
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt at Site, Fiber Optic Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Fiberglss Batt Insulation, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Basement Stairs, Concrete Floor, Finished, Exterior Stairs, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Sump Pump
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Hot Air, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 2

Property History for 490 Watkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5099747

$749,000—
Sep 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631514699

$368,500—
Sep 19, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4709403

$368,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/13/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5099747

$749,000
09/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631514699

$368,500
09/19/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4709403

$368,500

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

Public Records for 490 Watkins Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$9,393 ($783 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,736 SqFtStories2Lot Size574,992 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1995ZoningR1CountyCHITTENDENAPN(048) 16-0200100000000

Schools near 490 Watkins Road

This home is within Colchester School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Union Memorial School
Public - PK to 2
Malletts Bay School
Public - 3 to 5
Colchester Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Colchester High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Union Memorial School
PublicPK to 2

Malletts Bay School
Public3 to 5

Colchester Middle School
Public6 to 8

Colchester High School
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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More information about 490 Watkins Road, Colchester, VT 05446

490 Watkins Road is a single family home for sale in Colchester, VT 05446. This property was listed for sale on July 13, 2026 by Rice Realty, it's currently listed at $749,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on September 21, 2018. This listing's school district is Colchester School District. Nearby schools include Union Memorial School, Malletts Bay School and Colchester Middle School. 490 Watkins Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,436 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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