542 Old Rte 8

Closed 10/11/11
Closed 10/11/11
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$155,000
3 beds914 sqft$170/sqft
542 Old Rte 8, Jamaica, VT 05343
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$170/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

You will feel the stress of your everyday life disappear the moment you drive into your driveway. This adorable cottage sits on 3 acres overlooking the year round Wardsboro Brook. Sit on your screen porch and listen to the waterfall crashing over the rocks. On a hot summer day, cool off in your private swimming hole. Inside, the cabin is cozy yet bright and open with a fireplace and lots of wood to give you that "Vermont feel". In addition to the bedroom and bath on the main floor, there are two...You will feel the stress of your everyday life disappear the moment you drive into your driveway. This adorable cottage sits on 3 acres overlooking the year round Wardsboro Brook. Sit on your screen porch and listen to the waterfall crashing over the rocks. On a hot summer day, cool off in your private swimming hole. Inside, the cabin is cozy yet bright and open with a fireplace and lots of wood to give you that "Vermont feel". In addition to the bedroom and bath on the main floor, there are two bedrooms in the finished attic accessed by pull down stairs. Outside there is a storage shed and a privy overlooking the brook. This perfect little get away is conveniently located just off a main road near Mount Snow, Stratton Mountain and Townshend State Park.

    Sold By Mountain Realty

    • Listed by: Lisa Piccardo • A Place in Vermont/Bondville
    Listing closed: 10/11/2011 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4048264

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 542 Old Rte 8

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,722 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Windham County
    • Water Body Type: Brook/Stream
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: Yes
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1950
    • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Jamaica
    • County: VT-Windham
    • Directions: Vermont Rt 30 to Route 100 South. Second left onto Old Route 8, second house on left. Or from Wardsboro, Route 100 North to right on Old Route 8 to house on right.
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: Yes
    • State: VT
    • Map: 00
    • Zip: 05343
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 32410110485
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $2,722.38
    • Tax Year: 2010
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - District: Windham Central
    • School - Elementary: Jamaica Village School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Leland Gray Union Middle/High
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Capacity: .00
    • Driveway: Dirt
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot: 17
    • Lot - Sqft: 130680.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 386.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 914.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 914.0
    • Water Frontage Length: 887.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
    • Water Body Name- EX: Wardsboro Brook
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Assessment Amount: $168,100
    • Assessment Year: 2010
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Block
    • Resort: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Water Body Restrictions: No
    • Year Built: 1950
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: Unknown, Septic
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: red
    • Features - Exterior: Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Electric, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 1
    • Baths - Full: 0
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 5
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Furnished, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Natural Woodwork
    • Flooring: Parquet, Vinyl
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Hot Air
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 10x6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12x7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 16x11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Type: Attic - Finished
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 10x10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 10x10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 10x10
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: scrn7x14
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 16
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4

    Property History for 542 Old Rte 8

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 11, 2011

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    		$155,000—
    Oct 10, 2011

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    		—
    Mar 9, 2011

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    		$165,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/11/2011

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    $155,000
    10/10/2011

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    —
    03/09/2011

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4048264

    $165,000

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

    Public Records for 542 Old Rte 8

    Taxable ValueLand$60,900Additions$151,000Total$211,900
    Tax Record2025$4,611 ($384 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt648 SqFtLot Size169,884 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1954Year Renovated1954CountyWINDHAMAPN(101) 00T-17

    Schools near 542 Old Rte 8

    This home is within West River Valley Modified Union Education District #72a.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
    		Public - 6 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
    Public6 to 12

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