542 Old Rte 8

Jamaica, VT 05343

$155,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
914 Sq. Ft.
$170 / Sq. Ft.
914
Sq. Ft.
$170
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/11/11
Closed 10/11/11

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.
  1. Listed by Lisa Piccardo • A Place in Vermont/Bondville

Sold By Mountain Realty

Property Details for 542 Old Rte 8

Water Body Type
Brook/Stream
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 10/11/2011 12:00 AM

Property Details for 542 Old Rte 8

StatusClosed
MLS #4048264
Days on Market191
Taxes$2,722 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
CountyWindham County
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Building Information for 542 Old Rte 8

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 542 Old Rte 8

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
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Block
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • 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 Record2024$5,469 ($456 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtLot Size169,884 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1954CountyWINDHAMAPN(101) 00T-17Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

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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