Last Sold Price
3 beds1,482 sqft$169/sqft
8 Lightening Ridge Rd, Calais, VT 05667

Description

Amazing opportunity to own a beautifully updated Ranch home in Plainfield. This home has been recently updated to include a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, as well as two fully remodeled bathrooms. Hardwood floors have been sanded and sealed in the main living area. The roof was replaced in 2021, as well as a newer boiler, updated plumbing, electrical and in-floor radiant heat! Situated on an acre of land, enjoy the small barn for animals or storage. Two-car attached garage with new...Amazing opportunity to own a beautifully updated Ranch home in Plainfield. This home has been recently updated to include a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, as well as two fully remodeled bathrooms. Hardwood floors have been sanded and sealed in the main living area. The roof was replaced in 2021, as well as a newer boiler, updated plumbing, electrical and in-floor radiant heat! Situated on an acre of land, enjoy the small barn for animals or storage. Two-car attached garage with new door/opener and ample storage in the full, unfinished basement.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/17/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Amanda Sorrell • KW Vermont

Sold By KW Vermont

Property Details for 8 Lightening Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
4871268
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$4,486 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1966
Lot Size
1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

89

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Calais, VT

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Location

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Building Information for 8 Lightening Ridge Road

Stories1Year Built1966Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,645 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,271

Property Taxes

$374

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Lightening Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Calais
  • County: VT-Washington
  • Directions: From E Montpelier, take Rt 14 North, go past N Montpelier Pond, home on left.
  • Latitude: 44.319391831919823
  • Longitude: -72.445665542327887
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05667
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 120-037-10725
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $4,486.00
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1482.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2964.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1482.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1482.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1966
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1

Property History for 8 Lightening Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475889059

$250,000

+46.9% / yr

Sep 17, 2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4871268

$250,000
Aug 4, 2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4871268

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475889059

$250,000

+46.9% / yr

09/17/2021

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4871268

$250,000
08/04/2021

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4871268

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

Public Records for 8 Lightening Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$36,000Additions$146,600Total$182,600
Tax Record2025$3,745 ($312 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,482 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,218 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966CountyWASHINGTONAPN(037) 460008

Schools near 8 Lightening Ridge Road

This home is within Washington Central Unified Union School District #92.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8 Lightening Ridge Road, Calais, VT 05667
$250,000
3
1,482
43,560
4
2
2,200
958,320
6
1
1,704
871,200
$295,000
3
1
1,189
174,240
1
768
27,443
1
768
27,443

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