$899,900
$25K PRICE DROP

28 Idlewild Rd South Hero, VT 05486

Estimated payment $6,115/month

Total Views 4,470
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,035 Sq Ft
$442 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Deck
  • Private Dock
  • Access To Lake
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

About This Home

Stunning sunrises & Green Mountain views from this beautifully remodeled, one-bedroom lakefront home with 2015-built guest house. Main house features an open floor plan designed to maximize incredible lake views with decks extending right out to the water. Inside, vaulted pine ceilings create a spacious & airy feel throughout the main level. The kitchen & bathroom have been thoughtfully renovated, & several walls were removed to capture the full southeast exposure. Well-designed kitchen with a breakfast bar island, stainless steel appliances, custom lighting, & plenty of storage. The living, dining, & den areas surround a re-built original stone fireplace, while wide-plank wood floors run throughout. The home was re-built on a new concrete foundation, allowing for a walk-out lower level with a cozy family room & woodstove - perfect for cooler days. The bedroom offers spectacular lake views & direct access to the deck, ideal for enjoying warm summer nights. The guest house offers a kitchenette, full bath, & spacious upper-level family room or sleeping area, plus laundry & storage space, all connected to a small fenced yard. The home and guest house were updated with quality finishes & designed to embrace the setting. The property offers 130 feet of serene Lake Champlain waterfront with a seasonal dock & small beach, overlooking Cedar, Savage, and Fishbladder Islands. Enjoy nearby restaurants, the lovely South Hero community, & an easy 25 minute commute to Burlington.

Listing Agent

Dana Valentine

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Brokerage Phone: 802-863-1500 License #082.0007186 Listed on: 05/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,229

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Property is zoned Lakeshore

Parking

  • Stone Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Lake Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Private Dock
  • Docks
  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Folsom Comm Ctr Elementary School
  • Folsom Ed. And Community Ctr Middle School
  • Choice High School

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Wall Furnace
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Leach Field
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,229

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Kibbe Point Road to end. Left on Idlewild Road.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Display On Internet: Internet - Cable
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • ResoLotFeatures: Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Views, Water View, Waterfront
  • Road Frontage Type: Association, Private Road, Road Maintenance Agreemnt
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Off: 802-863-1500
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1285.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Bar, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_4_Type: Den
  • Room_5_Type: Family Room
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
  • Room_8_Type: Bonus Room
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 2035
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 35
  • Water_Body_Access: Yes
  • Water_Body_Type: Lake
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Water_Access_Details: Directly Adjoining
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 2070
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Mini Fridge, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - On Demand, Water Heater - Owned
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood, Vinyl Plank
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Stairs - Interior, Walkout, Exterior Access
  • Other Equipment: Air Conditioner, Smoke Detector, Stove-Wood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Deck, Fence - Dog, Guest House, Porch - Covered, Private Dock, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
  • Roof: Metal
  • Easements: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Slab w/ Frost Wall

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Alternative System, Leach Field - At Grade, Leach Field - On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wall Furnace, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: On-Site Well Exists

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee: 200

Fee Information

  • PAD Fee Frequency: Yearly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Folsom Comm Ctr
  • High School: Choice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Folsom Ed. and Community Ctr

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Lakeshore
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13228.63

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $12,594 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2023 $8,470 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2022 $10,139 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2021 $9,961 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2020 $10,233 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2019 $9,778 $485,700 $323,500 $162,200
2018 $8,063 $422,000 $323,500 $98,500
2017 $7,753 $422,000 $323,500 $98,500
2016 $7,700 $422,000 $323,500 $98,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $899,900 -2.7% $442 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Sale $925,000 -- $455 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5039419

PrimeMLS

APN: 603-189-10452