498 Scott Road

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Last Sold Price

$605,000

2 beds3 baths974 sqft

498 Scott Rd, Ripton, VT 05766

Single FamilyProperty Type

33.56 acresLot Size

1967Year Built

$621/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which...SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment)

Listed by: Amey Ryan • IPJ Real Estate Cell: 802-989-8156

Listing closed: 08/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5051293

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Property Information for 498 Scott Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,566 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
County: Addison County
Water Body Type: Stream
Water View: Yes
Waterfront Property: No
Zoning: RR-25/Rural Residential

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1967
Lot Size: 33.56 AC / 1,461,873 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City: Ripton
County: VT-Addison

Directions: From Rt 7 in Middlebury, take VT Route 125 East towards Ripton/Hancock. Follow Rt 125 through the Town of Ripton and go past the Middlebury College Breadloaf campus (Rikert Touring Ctr/Yellow Buildings) take a left through the stone gate onto Deacon Hill Road. 1st right onto Scott Rd to the end.
Latitude: 43.949412272769031
Longitude: -72.971083169311584
Road Frontage: No
Seasonal: Yes
State: VT
Street Designation: Road
Zip Code: 05766

Taxes and HOA Information

SPAN Number: 522-164-10302
Tax Year: 2024

Taxes TBD: No

Parking

Garage: No
Driveway: Common/Shared, Gravel

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Lot Information

Lot Features: Country Setting, Interior Lot, Mountain View, Secluded, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfall, Waterfront, Wooded, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Skiing
Lot Size Acres: 33.56

Water Body Access: Yes
Water Body Name: _Unnamed
Total Finished Area: 974.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 974.0
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 1461874.0
Total Area: 974.0

Property and Assessments

Current Use: Yes
Assessment Amount: $350,200

Assessment Year: 2025
Property Class: Residential
Property Type: Single Family
Easements: Yes
Flood Zone: No
PreConstruction: No
Surveyed: Yes
Water Body Restrictions: No
Year Built: 1967
School District: Addison Central
High School: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3
Middle/Jr School: Middlebury Union Middle #3
Elementary School: Salisbury Community School

Utilities

Electric Company: GMP
Cable Company: Fidium

Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Sewer: Septic
Water Source: Drilled Well
Utilities: Telephone Available
Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
Internet: Fiber Optic Internet

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Color: Natural
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Basement: Yes

Basement Access Type: Interior
Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access
Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: 1/4 Bathroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: 1/2 Bathroom
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Heating: Wood, Wood Stove
Cooling: None
Total Stories: 1.5
Rooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 0
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Total: 3

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Porch

Room 5

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bedroom with Bath

Room 12

Room Level: 1
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter

Room 13

Room Level: 2
Room Type: Bathroom Half

Room 14

Room Dimensions: Outdoor Shower
Room Level: 1

Room Type: Bathroom One Quarter

Property History for 498 Scott Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 29, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911378041	$605,000	+19.3% / yr
Aug 29, 2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5051293	$605,000	—
Jul 22, 2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5051293	—	—
Jul 12, 2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5051293	$495,000	—
May 14, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460855268	$283,800	+12.9% / yr
Jul 23, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #626887860	$201,825	—
May 29, 2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4695067	—	—
May 23, 2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4695067	$215,000	—
May 19, 2010	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3074452	$180,000	—
Mar 29, 2010	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3074452	—	—
Oct 4, 2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3074452	$199,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/29/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1911378041	$605,000 +19.3% / yr
08/29/2025	Sold New England Real Estate Network #5051293	$605,000
07/22/2025	Pending New England Real Estate Network #5051293	—
07/12/2025	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5051293	$495,000
05/14/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1460855268	$283,800 +12.9% / yr
07/23/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #626887860	$201,825
05/29/2018	Expired New England Real Estate Network #4695067	—
05/23/2018	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #4695067	$215,000
05/19/2010	Sold New England Real Estate Network #3074452	$180,000
03/29/2010	Pending New England Real Estate Network #3074452	—
10/04/2009	Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #3074452	$199,000

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

Public Records for 498 Scott Road

Taxable Value

Land

$156,400

Additions

$193,800

Total$350,200

Tax Record

2025

$3,654 ($304 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

923 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

923 SqFt

Lot Size

1,461,874 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1967

Year Renovated

1967

County

ADDISON

APN

(164) 11-01-0036

Schools near 498 Scott Road

This home is within Addison Central Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Ripton Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.1 mi
6/10	Middlebury Union Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	9.6 mi
9/10	Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	10.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Ripton Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.1 mi
6/10	Middlebury Union Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	9.6 mi
9/10	Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3 Public9 to 12 Serves this home	10.3 mi

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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