551 West Shore Road

Closed 5/23/14
Closed 5/23/14
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Last Sold Price
$521,000
2 beds1,493 sqft$349/sqft
551 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486

Description

Location! Location! Location! This spectacular property on very desirable West Shore Rd in South Hero is set on over 3 acres of land with over 250 ft of Lakeshore with truly panoramic Adirondack and Lake Champlain views. The 2 bedroom year-round home on the property is sited to take advantage of the views and boasts a 27x19 Living Room with refinished hardwood floors, wood burning brick fireplace and custom bookshelves. The master bedroom has a 3/4 bath and the guest bedroom has an ensuite full bath....Location! Location! Location! This spectacular property on very desirable West Shore Rd in South Hero is set on over 3 acres of land with over 250 ft of Lakeshore with truly panoramic Adirondack and Lake Champlain views. The 2 bedroom year-round home on the property is sited to take advantage of the views and boasts a 27x19 Living Room with refinished hardwood floors, wood burning brick fireplace and custom bookshelves. The master bedroom has a 3/4 bath and the guest bedroom has an ensuite full bath. Unwind on covered stone porch and patio on the lakeside and enjoy the sunsets. The home also has a new roof installed in April 2014 and has been painted throughout in 2014. Additionally there is a deep detached one car garage and 13 by 13 ft shed.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Franz Rosenberger • Coldwell Banker Islands Realty

Sold By Apple Island Real Estate

Property Details for 551 West Shore Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4345271
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$10,998 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
3.23 AC / 140,698 SF
County
Grand Isle County
Parking
Detached
Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Shoreline Resid
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Building Information for 551 West Shore Road

Stories1Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size3.23 AC / 140,698 SF

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Property Information for 551 West Shore Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Mountain, Rural
  • City: South Hero
  • County: VT-Grand Isle
  • Directions: I89 to exit 17 follow Rt2 west toward the Islands into South Hero, Left on Ferry Rd at blinking light, Left on West Shore Rd, look for sign.
  • Latitude: 44.745038256121
  • Longitude: -73.422950069257
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Zip Code: 05486
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 603-189-11176
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $10,997.64
  • Tax Year Notes: 13-14
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Choice
  • School - District: Grand Isle School District
  • School - Elementary: Folsom Comm Ctr
  • School - Middle/Jr: Folsom Ed. and Community Ctr
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 140698.0
  • Lot Features: Lake View, Mountain View, View, Water View, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.23
  • Road Frontage Length: 250.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1493.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1493.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 254.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Lake Champlain
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Foundation: Slab - Floating, Slab w/ Frost Wall
  • ROW - Parcel Access: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1947
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Septic
  • Water Source: Community, Public
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Internet: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Materials: Wood Exterior
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, No Stairs, One-Level Home
  • Features - Exterior: Outbuilding, Patio, Porch - Covered
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater - Electric
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Frost Wall, Slab
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 4
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Fireplaces - 1, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x19
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x24
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 13 6"x11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 551 West Shore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416723399

$521,000—
May 23, 2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4345271

$521,000—
Apr 22, 2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4345271

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416723399

$521,000
05/23/2014

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4345271

$521,000
04/22/2014

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4345271

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Public Records for 551 West Shore Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,500Additions$133,100Total$616,600
Tax Record2024$15,988 ($1,332 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,493 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,493 SqFtStories1Lot Size140,699 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947CountyGRAND ISLEAPN(189) WS551Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 551 West Shore Road

This home is within South Hero School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Folsum Education & Community Center
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Folsum Education & Community Center
PublicPK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 551 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
$521,000
2
1,493
140,698
555-557 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
$620,000
4
1,216
155,944
555 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
$620,000
4
1
1,216
155,945
561 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
$1,265,000
4
3,038
213,444
559 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
$1,880,000
3
3,226
65,340
547 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT 05486
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47,916

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