494 Arnold Rd

1,700 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
1,700
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Embrace the opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind property that blends history, artistry, and rural charm. This artist-designed bungalow, situated on a generous 13+ acre parcel of land, boasts a vintage cottage, architecturally detailed, with a legacy as the former residence of esteemed local artist Mildred Rippon. Perennial plantings from the home's original gardens are abundant on the property. While the home is awaiting rehabilitation, it has potential to become a masterpiece.Embrace the opportunity to own a truly one-of-a-kind property that blends history, artistry, and rural charm. This artist-designed bungalow, situated on a generous 13+ acre parcel of land, boasts a vintage cottage, architecturally detailed, with a legacy as the former residence of esteemed local artist Mildred Rippon. Perennial plantings from the home's original gardens are abundant on the property. While the home is awaiting rehabilitation, it has potential to become a masterpiece.
  1. Listed by Eric Johnston • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty

Property Details for 494 Arnold Road

Zoning
RCD
LISTING CLOSED: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 494 Arnold Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4965838
Days on Market50
Taxes$4,017 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1952
Lot Size13.14 AC / 572,378 SF
CountyWindsor County
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Building Information for 494 Arnold Road

Stories2Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size13.14 AC / 572,378 SF

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$1,402 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,067

Property Taxes

$335

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 494 Arnold Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Rural
  • City: Bethel
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From Intersection of Route 14 and Route 107 Royalton, head north on 14 for 3.6 mi. Left on Factory Road. At intersection, turn right onto Store Hill Road. Follow past Lincoln Farm then bare left onto East Bethel Road. Follow for 1/2 mi., then left onto Simpsons/Arnold Road. 1/4 mi. on left is 494.
  • Latitude: 43.879424626675352
  • Longitude: -72.599472342300416
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05032
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 063-019-10033
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,017.02
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: White River Valley High School
  • School - District: White River Valley Supervisory Union
  • School - Elementary: Bethel Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: White River Valley Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 572378.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.14
  • Road Frontage Length: 1040.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1700.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Estimated
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 1868.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1700.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 168.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Estimated
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $173,600
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1952
Utilities
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Sewer: Concrete, Drywell, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Phone, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Natural
  • Exposure: East, North, South
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Features - Exterior: Garden Space, Patio
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Wall
  • Basement: No
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 1
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/4, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Workshop
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Family Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 8' x 14'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 21' x 24'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living/Dining
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10'6" x 12'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 21' x 24'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 6' x 9'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/4
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 7' x 24'6"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13' x 22'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11' x 15'4"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 8'10" x 11'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 8'10" x 10'10"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 7' x 8'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 494 Arnold Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4965838

$210,000—
Oct 13, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526046285

$210,000

-0.7% / yr

Oct 5, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4965838

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4965838

$210,000
10/13/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526046285

$210,000

-0.7% / yr

10/05/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4965838

—

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

Public Records for 494 Arnold Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,400Additions$84,500Total$148,900
Tax Record2024$2,673 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size572,378 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyWINDSORAPN(019) 08-090000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 494 Arnold Road

This home is within Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Stockbridge Central School
PublicPK to 6

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