Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,548 sqft
5696 East Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
Single FamilyProperty Type
25.8 acresLot Size
1870Year Built
$202/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This property was literally falling down and was been totally rebuilt in the late 1970s. Second Chance Farm enjoys an exceptional setting in a prime country location. Center Hall Colonial with two fireplaces and some original floors. 7 main rooms, 3BR/2BA, oil hot water heat, wired for a generator. 4-box stall horse barn, 3 fenced paddocks and barn/workshop with loft. Garden shed. 25.8 acres of woods and open fields.This property was literally falling down and was been totally rebuilt in the late 1970s. Second Chance Farm enjoys an exceptional setting in a prime country location. Center Hall Colonial with two fireplaces and some original floors. 7 main rooms, 3BR/2BA, oil hot water heat, wired for a generator. 4-box stall horse barn, 3 fenced paddocks and barn/workshop with loft. Garden shed. 25.8 acres of woods and open fields.

    Sold By Hoisington Realty, Inc.

    • Listed by: Kathleen Hoisington • Hoisington Realty, Inc.
    Listing closed: 12/29/2015 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4319346

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    30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $1,615

    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 5696 East Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,805 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Zoning: RR 200
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1870
    • Lot Size: 25.80 AC / 1,123,848 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Shaftsbury
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: Head north on East Road; continue past Glastenbury Road on the right. Look for sign on right across from Harrison Road.
    • Latitude: 43.007743131801
    • Longitude: -73.157544279712
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Zip: 05262
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 573-180-10089
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,805.31
    • Tax Year: 2015
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
    • School - District: Southwest Vermont
    • School - Elementary: Shaftsbury Elem. School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
    Parking
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Capacity: .00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 1123848.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 25.8
    • Road Frontage Length: 900.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1548.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 800.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1548.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 800.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1870
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp, 220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
    • Utilities: Satellite Internet
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered
    • Roads: Gravel, Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Full, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 2
    • Baths - Full: 1
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 7
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Laundry Hook-ups, Walk-in Pantry
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Slate/Stone, Softwood
    • Heat Fuel: Kerosene, Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
    • Cooling: Multi Zone
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13'2"x10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 12'x15'2"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 24'8"x13'6"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 11'5"x8'8*
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 21'4"x13'4"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12'4"x14'7"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 14'11"x13'4"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 10'x12'3"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Other

    Property History for 5696 East Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 4, 2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #563214006

    $312,500

    +1245.8% / yr

    Dec 29, 2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4319346

    $312,500—
    Dec 29, 2015

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4319346

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    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/04/2016

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #563214006

    $312,500

    +1245.8% / yr

    12/29/2015

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4319346

    $312,500
    12/29/2015

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4319346

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    Public Records for 5696 East Road

    Taxable ValueLand$137,100Additions$148,500Total$285,600
    Tax Record2025$4,894 ($408 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,123,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870Year Renovated1870CountyBENNINGTONAPN(180)030209

    Schools near 5696 East Road

    This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 5
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Shaftsbury Elementary School
    PublicPK to 6

    Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
    Public9 to 12

    Molly Stark School
    PublicPK to 5

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