542 Melchen Rd

Brattleboro, VT 05301

$420,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,366 Sq. Ft.
$178 / Sq. Ft.
2,366
Sq. Ft.
$178
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/3/17
Closed 11/3/17

Description

Very private country location, but only 10 minutes to town. Solid wall, square cut, log home at the end of a country road high on a hill. Spectacular Winter views of New Hampshire. Totally private in Summer. Great southern exposure. Open floor plan, country kitchen with sun filled skylights. Oak, ash and cherry wood floors. A wood stove sits on a beautiful piece of unusual Brazilian marble. A large rec-room in the basement adds extra useful space, could be used as a home office. A very convenient...Very private country location, but only 10 minutes to town. Solid wall, square cut, log home at the end of a country road high on a hill. Spectacular Winter views of New Hampshire. Totally private in Summer. Great southern exposure. Open floor plan, country kitchen with sun filled skylights. Oak, ash and cherry wood floors. A wood stove sits on a beautiful piece of unusual Brazilian marble. A large rec-room in the basement adds extra useful space, could be used as a home office. A very convenient room specifically for wood storage is right off the Living room. A first floor master suite has a marble tiled bath,with radiant floor heating, and double closets. The roof was completely refurbished last year. A 42'x28' garage/barn with space for three vehicles and a great open space upstairs for a studio, workshop or storage. This is a move in ready property.
  1. Listed by Thom Dahlin • Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country

Sold By BHG Masiello Brattleboro

Property Details for 542 Melchen Road

Zoning
Rural
LISTING CLOSED: 11/03/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 542 Melchen Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4626766
Days on Market166
Taxes$11,103 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1998
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyWindham County
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Building Information for 542 Melchen Road

Stories1Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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Property Information for 542 Melchen Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
  • City: Brattleboro
  • County: VT-Windham
  • Directions: Greenleaf St to Hinesburg Rd to Melchen Rd. Follow Melchen Rd to the end (about 1mile). Driveway comes off Melchen Rd to the left. See sign.
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05301
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: (025) 00090042.100
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,102.56
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Brattleboro High School
  • School - District: Windham Southeast
  • School - Elementary: Green Street Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Brattleboro Area Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Footprint: 46x28
  • Lot - Sqft: 435600.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 784.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2366.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2806.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2366.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 440.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1998
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Mound, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Red
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Outbuilding, Porch - Enclosed
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Other, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom, Level 1: Other
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Library, Level 2: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Family Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: Satellite
  • Features - Interior: Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Other, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.75
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19.6x15.8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 27.5x21.1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 17x13.3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9.10x7.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Library
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 18.9x12.4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 17.6x13.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 25.4x13.8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 25.4x13.8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 5.2x4.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 13.7x9.11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 9.11x5.11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 21
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 542 Melchen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609345162

$420,000—
Nov 3, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4626766

$420,000—
Nov 3, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4626766

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609345162

$420,000
11/03/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4626766

$420,000
11/03/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4626766

—

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

Public Records for 542 Melchen Road

Taxable ValueLand$84,700Additions$330,070Total$414,770
Tax Record2024$13,468 ($1,122 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,366 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,366 SqFtStories2Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated1998ZoningRCountyWINDHAMAPN(025) 00090042.100

Schools near 542 Melchen Road

This home is within Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Academy School
Public - PK to 6
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Brattleboro Senior Uhsd #6
Public - 9 to 12
Green Street School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Academy School
PublicPK to 6

Brattleboro Area Middle School
Public7 to 8

Brattleboro Senior Uhsd #6
Public9 to 12

Green Street School
PublicPK to 6

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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