$649,000

289 Mount Independence Rd Orwell, VT 05760

Estimated payment $3,956/month

Total Views 541
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,512 Sq Ft
$258 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Barn
  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Lake, Pond or Stream

About This Home

Imagine a home where you can enjoy lovely views of the lake, while also having plenty of open space—10.5 acres—for horses or other animals. This well-cared-for farmhouse offers just that! Set well back from the road, the home welcomes you with a charming wrap-around porch, the perfect place to sit and take in the scenery. Inside, the layout allows for convenient one-level living, with a bedroom, full bath, and laundry all located on the main floor. Natural light and hardwood floors flow throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. It opens to a dining/sitting area made cozy by a gas fireplace, with a door leading to the back patio—another ideal spot to relax. The spacious living room is surrounded by windows, bringing the views right inside. Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms and another full bath. The basement provides ample storage, plus a finished room that’s perfect for a home gym, game room, or studio. An attached two-car garage connects to the home through the mudroom for everyday convenience. The handsome barn is a standout, offering a workshop on one side and stalls with a tack room on the other—perfect for current or future animals. The second level provides even more storage. Nearby, you have Plunder Bay Marina for your boat, or wander through East Creek Wildlife Area. So much to enjoy both at home and in the surrounding area!

Listing Agent

Sarah Peluso

IPJ Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 802-349-8695 License #081.0073943 Listed on: 09/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,977

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Rural Residential 1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Lake, Pond or Stream
  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Orwell Village Elementary School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Dehumidifier
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,977

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From downtown Middlebury, head South on Rte 30. Continue, then turn right onto Rte 74 West. Follow Rte 74 into Orwell (about 6 miles). In the town village, turn Left onto Mt Indepence Rd. Continue for 2.8 miles. Property is on the Right. Look for IPJ sign.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Display On Internet: DSL
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Lake View, Mountain View, Open Lot, Views, Water View
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Attribution Contact: Cell: 802-349-8695
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2160.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Reso Interior Features: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Gas Fireplace, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Mudroom
  • Room_10_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Room_2_Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_7_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_9_Type: Bathroom Full
  • Water_Body_Type: Lake
  • Water_View: Yes
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete, Partially Finished, Interior Stairs, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
  • Other Equipment: Window AC, Dehumidifier, Standby Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 352.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Partial Fence, Garden, Covered Porch, Shed
  • Roof: Metal, Architectural Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Barn

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Gas Stove
  • Cooling: Other
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Orwell Village School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: Rural Residential 1
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 457380.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5976.83

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 -- $434,900 $71,400 $363,500
2023 -- $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2022 $6,034 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2021 $6,467 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2020 $6,184 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2019 $6,560 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2018 $6,885 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
2016 $5,803 $332,700 $51,800 $280,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2025 09/11/25 For Sale $649,000 -- $258 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5060877

PrimeMLS

APN: 459-145-10079