688 Lightening Ridge Rd

Calais, VT 05667

$315,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,668 Sq. Ft.
$189 / Sq. Ft.
1,668
Sq. Ft.
$189
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/30/21
Closed 11/30/21

Description

Ranch on quiet country road but conveniently located to Montpelier, U32, and Barre. Built in 1990, House has attached oversized insulated 2 car garage, finished walk-out basement, established perennial gardens, mature apple trees, large fenced in back yard, veggie garden with full sun, and walk across small brook to barn, chicken coop, and small rustic cabin/guest cottage. Extensive gardens and fenced in areas for animals, mature woods, meadows and even a small natural pond and all within 15 minutes...Ranch on quiet country road but conveniently located to Montpelier, U32, and Barre. Built in 1990, House has attached oversized insulated 2 car garage, finished walk-out basement, established perennial gardens, mature apple trees, large fenced in back yard, veggie garden with full sun, and walk across small brook to barn, chicken coop, and small rustic cabin/guest cottage. Extensive gardens and fenced in areas for animals, mature woods, meadows and even a small natural pond and all within 15 minutes of downtown Montpelier; short walk to Calais Elementary School and 10 minute drive to U32. House is currently set up as 1BR with full bath, spacious kitchen, and large Living/Dining area on first floor. Finished basement is separate 1BR apartment with full bath, kitchen, private porch and direct access from garage. Great storage in garage and barn. 10 acres, mix of open and wooded mostly level land with space for gardens, animals and whatever else you've been dreaming about. Live on first floor and rent the lower level to cover most of your mortgage or use downstairs as large family room and additional bedroom or office.
  1. Listed by Soren Pfeffer • Central Vermont Real Estate

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Property Details for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

Zoning
rural residential
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4884040
Days on Market6
Taxes$5,825 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1990
Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
CountyWashington County
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Building Information for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF

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Property Information for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Rural
  • City: Calais
  • County: VT-Washington
  • Directions: From Rt. 14, take Lightening Ridge Rd., past Calais Elementary School to property 6.8 miles on the right, see sign.
  • Latitude: 44.323074351065415
  • Longitude: -72.457601999999980
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05667
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 12003710736
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,825.00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: U32 High School
  • School - District: Calais School District
  • School - Elementary: Calais Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: U-32
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 435600.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 550.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 884.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 784.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2268.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1668.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 600.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1990
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete
  • Utilities: DSL, High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Fence - Dog, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Porch - Covered, Shed
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Metal, Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Features - Interior: In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

$315,000—
Sep 29, 2021

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

—
Sep 23, 2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

$315,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

$315,000
09/29/2021

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

—
09/23/2021

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4884040

$315,000

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

Public Records for 688 Lightening Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$81,500Additions$155,500Total$237,000
Tax Record2022$5,788 ($482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt884 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990CountyWASHINGTONAPN(037) 460688

Schools near 688 Lightening Ridge Road

This home is within Washington Central Unified Union School District #92.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berlin Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Calais Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
U-32 High School (Uhsd #32)
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Berlin Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Calais Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

U-32 High School (Uhsd #32)
Public7 to 12

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