Last Sold Price
2 beds1,260 sqft$171/sqft
688 Bennett Hill Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262

Description

Named Tranquility, this home offers peace of mind as well as peaceful living! 2BR/1BA home boasts new Anderson windows, solid core doors, easy care laminate floors in the main living area, wood burning fireplace with heatilater in the living room. Open kitchen/dining/living area enjoys abundant natural light. The basement level includes a family room that could be doubled in size and is plumbed for a second bath, deep 1 - 2 car garage, Buderus boiler and water softener. Detached oversized 2-car garage...Named Tranquility, this home offers peace of mind as well as peaceful living! 2BR/1BA home boasts new Anderson windows, solid core doors, easy care laminate floors in the main living area, wood burning fireplace with heatilater in the living room. Open kitchen/dining/living area enjoys abundant natural light. The basement level includes a family room that could be doubled in size and is plumbed for a second bath, deep 1 - 2 car garage, Buderus boiler and water softener. Detached oversized 2-car garage is heated and has a full second floor providing ample storage and workshop space. Set on a lovely 5 acre site with mature landscaping including hydrangeas, peach trees and even a Robert Frost Snow Apple tree. Enjoy amazing southerly views from the wrap around deck. Meticulously maintained, this home is truly turn key!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/06/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Vicki Wilson • Hoisington Realty, Inc.

Sold By Maple Leaf Realty

Property Details for 688 Bennett Hill Road

Status
MLS #
4480605
Days on Market
81
Taxes
$3,785 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1969
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Parking
Parking Spaces 6+
Zoning
RR80

Location

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Building Information for 688 Bennett Hill Road

Stories1Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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$1,408 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,093

Property Taxes

$315

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 688 Bennett Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Rural
  • City: Shaftsbury
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From Route 7A in Shaftsbury, turn west onto West Mountain Road; take to Bennett Hill on your left. Look for sign on left.
  • Latitude: 42.972024371385
  • Longitude: -73.236593976617
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Zip: 05262
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 573-180-11177
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $3,785.28
  • 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: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 217800.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 550.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 960.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 300.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 960.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1260.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 660.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1969
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private, Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding
  • Roads: Dirt, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Full, Partially Finished, Stairs - Interior
  • Baths - Total: 1
  • Baths - Full: 0
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 5
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove - Wood
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x16
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 18x10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 24x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 11x5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 688 Bennett Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578868966

$215,000
Sep 6, 2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4480605

$215,000
Aug 15, 2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4480605

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578868966

$215,000
09/06/2016

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4480605

$215,000
08/15/2016

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4480605

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

Public Records for 688 Bennett Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$106,800Additions$124,900Total$231,700
Tax Record2024$5,491 ($458 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtLot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969CountyBENNINGTONAPN(180)082053Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 688 Bennett Hill 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 688 Bennett Hill Road, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
$215,000
2
1,260
217,800
2
2
1,954
1,742,400
$225,000
3
2
1,734
448,232
5
3
2,464
87,120
$157,000
2
2
2,288
152,896
$157,000
2
2,288
152,895

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