Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft
494 Arnold Rd, Bethel, VT 05032
Single FamilyProperty Type
13.14 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty

    • Listed by: Eric Johnston • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
    Listing closed: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4965838

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 494 Arnold Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $4,017 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: RCD
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1952
    • Lot Size: 13.14 AC / 572,378 SF
    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
    • Easements: Unknown
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Block, Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • 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 Record2025$1,676 ($140 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size572,378 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952CountyWINDSORAPN(019) 08-090000

    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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