581 Whalley Rd

Charlotte, VT 05445

$10,900,000
Price
5
Beds
5,145 Sq. Ft.
$2,119 / Sq. Ft.
5,145
Sq. Ft.
$2,119
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Black Alder Farm is Charlotte's largest lakefront estate, unfolding across ±110 acres, with roots connected to the historic Breckenridge House, built circa 1795 and relocated from the road to its lakeside setting on Whalley Point in 1928. Today, the property offers more than 3,400 feet of Lake Champlain frontage and a collection of buildings supporting family, guests, recreation, and stewardship of the land. The main residence offers over 5,100 square feet with five bedrooms, wide-plank pine floors,...Black Alder Farm is Charlotte's largest lakefront estate, unfolding across ±110 acres, with roots connected to the historic Breckenridge House, built circa 1795 and relocated from the road to its lakeside setting on Whalley Point in 1928. Today, the property offers more than 3,400 feet of Lake Champlain frontage and a collection of buildings supporting family, guests, recreation, and stewardship of the land. The main residence offers over 5,100 square feet with five bedrooms, wide-plank pine floors, hand-hewn beams, nine fireplaces, and inviting living spaces oriented toward the lake and gardens. Additional improvements include a second residence, guest cottages, barns, a pool with storage building, a gym/office outbuilding, additional storage structures, and a detached garage. The landscape is a defining feature, with open lawns, mature gardens, specimen trees, stone walkways, a pond, multiple lake access points, and the Whalley Point gazebo. From the gazebo, steps descend to the shoreline and a quiet seating area, while sweeping western views across Lake Champlain to the high peaks of the Adirondacks connect the homes and grounds to the water and evening sky. Just 30 minutes from Burlington, Black Alder Farm offers a remarkable sense of place, history, and scale.
  1. Listed by Wade Weathers • LandVest, Inc-Burlington
  2. Listed by Averill Cook • LandVest, Inc-Burlington

Property Details for 581 Whalley Road

Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/28/2026 02:42 PM

Property Details for 581 Whalley Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #5097029
Days on Market2
Taxes$56,308 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1795
Lot Size109.52 AC / 4,770,691 SF
CountyChittenden County
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Building Information for 581 Whalley Road

Stories2Year Built1795Building Size-Lot Size109.52 AC / 4,770,691 SF

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Property Information for 581 Whalley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Charlotte
  • County: VT-Chittenden
  • Latitude: 44.316384000001001
  • Longitude: -73.294200000000004
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 04
  • Zip Code: 05445
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 138-043-10795
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 01
  • Lot: 12
  • Lot Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Deep Water Access, Field/Pasture, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Mountain View, Pond, Secluded, View, Water View, Waterfront, Mountain, Near Shopping, Near School(s), Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 109.52
  • Road Frontage Length: 2866.0
  • Water Frontage Length: 3433.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
  • Total Finished Area: 5145.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 5145.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1628.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4770691.0
  • Total Area: 6773.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1795
  • School District: Charlotte School District
  • High School: Champlain Valley UHSD #15
  • Middle/Jr School: Charlotte Central School
  • Elementary School: Charlotte Central School
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Mound, Private, Septic
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Exterior Stairs, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total: 5

Property History for 581 Whalley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5097029

—
Jun 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5097029

$10,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2026

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5097029

—
06/26/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5097029

$10,900,000

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

Public Records for 581 Whalley Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,104,400Additions$1,767,900Total$5,872,300
Tax Record2024$88,965 ($7,414 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size4,770,691 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)CountyCHITTENDENAPN(043) 00011-0581

Schools near 581 Whalley Road

This home is within Champlain Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Charlotte Central School
Public - PK to 8
Champlain Valley Uhsd #15
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Charlotte Central School
PublicPK to 8

Champlain Valley Uhsd #15
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc-Burlington

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