498 Scott Rd

Ripton, VT 05766

$605,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
974 Sq. Ft.
$621 / Sq. Ft.
974
Sq. Ft.
$621
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/29/25Virtual Tour
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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)
  1. Listed by Amey Ryan • IPJ Real Estate • Cell: 802-989-8156

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 498 Scott Road

Water Body Type
Stream
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
RR-25/Rural Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 498 Scott Road

StatusClosed
MLS #5051293
Days on Market10
Taxes$3,566 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1967
Lot Size33.56 AC / 1,461,873 SF
CountyAddison County
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Building Information for 498 Scott Road

Stories1Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size33.56 AC / 1,461,873 SF

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Property Information for 498 Scott Road

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Residential
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

—

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Public Records for 498 Scott Road

Taxable ValueLand$156,400Additions$193,800Total$350,200
Tax Record2024$4,923 ($410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt923 SqFtLot Size1,461,874 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967CountyADDISONAPN(164) 11-01-0036

Schools near 498 Scott Road

This home is within Addison Central Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ripton Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Middlebury Union Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ripton Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Middlebury Union Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3
Public9 to 12

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