NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1691 Vt Route 5a Orleans, VT 05860

Estimated Value: $252,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
904 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,781/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 20 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2.7 Acre Lot
  • Cottage
  • Lake View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2021

Delightful 1940s cottage with full poured concrete basement and loaded with charm. . Stone fireplace with gas insert. Previous owners thought to have lived here year-round. But currently seasonal. A to-die-for glass enclosed porch facing the lake. Owned 20 foot strip to the lake owned jointly with 1 neighbor. 3 bedroom septic permit, but town says its 2 bedrooms. Mudroom. Outdoor stone fire pit. Updated kitchen and bath. 2.7 acre lot is heavily wood with lots of various mature trees. Includes a small barn and 2 sheds in the woods. Master bedroom accommodates a king-size bed. Eat-in kitchen with small table possible. 20 foot strip to the lake is on the opposite side of the road from the cottage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Conley

Conley Country Real Estate & Insurance License #081.0002155 Listed on: 03/03/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcy Lindstedt

Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke License #081.0114926

Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2.7 Acre Lot
  • 20 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Property is zoned Westmore

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Shared Private Water Access
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Dug Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,781

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Cottage/Camp
  • Directions: From the North Beach at Lake Willoughby go 1.1 miles south. House and 2.7 acres are on the left. Owned 20 foot strip on Lake Willoughby is on the right.
  • Assessment Amount: 142100
  • Construction: Existing
  • Seasonal: Yes
  • Total Stories: 1.5
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 237.83
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Delightful 1940s cottage with full poured concrete basement and loaded with charm. . Stone fireplace with gas insert. Previous owners thought to have lived here year-round. But currently seasonal. A to-die-for glass enclosed porch facing the lake. Owned 20 foot strip to the lake owned jointly with 1 neighbor. 3 bedroom septic permit, but town says its 2 bedrooms. Mudroom. Outdoor stone fire pit. Updated kitchen and bath. 2.7 acre lot is heavily wood with lots of various mature trees. Includes a small barn and 2 sheds in the woods. Master bedroom accommodates a king-size bed. Eat-in kitchen with small table possible. 20 foot strip to the lake is on the opposite side of the road from the cottage.
  • L A1 M M S I Memberkey: 13836
  • List Agent: 22538
  • L O1 M M S I Officekey: 72601
  • S A1 M M S I Memberkey: 615245
  • S O1 Homesnapcom: Yes
  • S O1 M M S I Officekey: 72607
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove - Electric
  • Features Interior: Fireplaces - 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walkout, Exterior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Level 1: Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom, Level 1: Porch
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Master Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Porch, On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 904
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 1504
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 904
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 600

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal
  • Features Exterior: Porch - Enclosed
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Frontage Length: 20
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining, Shared-Private
  • Water Body Name 2: Willoughby Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Rights: Shared
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Under
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water: Dug Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Gas Heater
  • Utilities: High Speed Intrnt -Atsite

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Non-Homestead

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 117612
  • Lot Acres: 2.7
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Mountain View, Rolling, Water View, Waterfront
  • Row To Other Parcel: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Westmore
  • Deed Book: 56
  • Deed Page: 159-60
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 2781.04
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Romeo Brian L and Wenger Christopher L
Bought by
Ahrens Kelly and Lawrence Isaac
Seller's Agent
Michael Conley
Conley Country Real Estate & Insurance
Buyer's Agent
Marcy Lindstedt
Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-13.65%
Current Estimated Value
$284,747

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,747
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
St Hilaire Louis and St Hilaire Marilyn
Bought by
Romero Brian L and Wenger Christopher L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2011
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
St Hilaire Louis and St Hilaire Marilyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2011
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Lacross Juliette
Bought by
Forgue Jason R and Forgue Katharine M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ahrens Kelly $215,000 --
Ahrens Kelly $215,000 --
Romero Brian L -- --
Romero Brian L -- --
St Hilaire Louis $170,000 --
St Hilaire Louis $170,000 --
Bank Of America Na $236,368 --
Bank Of America Na $236,368 --
Forgue Jason R $256,000 --
Forgue Jason R $256,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $215,000 -6.1% $238 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Price Changed $229,000 -4.2% $253 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Price Changed $239,000 -4.0% $264 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $249,000 -- $275 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,321 $142,300 $72,400 $69,900
2023 -- $142,300 $72,400 $69,900
2022 $2,823 $142,300 $72,400 $69,900
2021 $2,821 $143,000 $73,100 $69,900
2020 $2,781 $142,100 $73,100 $69,000
2019 $2,801 $142,100 $73,100 $69,000
2018 $2,777 $142,100 $73,100 $69,000
2016 $2,710 $142,100 $73,100 $69,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Conley

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Conley

    Conley Country Real Estate & Insurance

    (802) 578-8074

    2 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Michael Conley
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  • Marcy Lindstedt

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Marcy Lindstedt

    Century 21 Farm & Forest/Burke

    (541) 490-6677

    5 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Marcy Lindstedt
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4849548

PrimeMLS

APN: 729-232-10348

Vermont Orleans County Orleans 05846

1691 Vt Route 5a, Orleans, VT

This home is located at 1691 Vt Route 5a, Orleans, VT 05860 since 03 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $284,747, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1691 Vt Route 5a is a home located in Orleans County with nearby schools including Irasburg Village School and Lake Region Union High School.

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