489 W Shore Rd South Hero, VT 05486
Estimated payment $18,465/month
Highlights
- Lake Front
- Home Theater
- 2.3 Acre Lot
- Beach Access
- RV Access or Parking
- Lake Property
About This Home
Welcome to this incredible Swedish Cope log home from British Columbia just 24 minutes to Burlington! Views of Lake Champlain & the Adirondacks may leave you speechless. 25-ft floor-to-ceiling windows pull sunlight in, complimenting hand carved logs. Kitchen & walk-in pantry remodeled in 2024, with granite counters & all the cabinet space you’ll need. Open layout is perfect for entertaining complete with a beautiful river rock fireplace. A 70-ft West facing, covered deck adds to square footage, with an awning, hot tub, & stone fire pit. Spacious primary suite on the main level has cedar walk-in closets & balcony. Upstairs, find a timber-framed loft, full bath, & 2 generous sized bedrooms with balconies. The basement may be the star of the show, offering a home theater & completely sound-proof, music recording studio. Hobby workshop, exercise room, Finnish sauna, & convenient garage doors to backyard patio & outdoor shower. Year-round efficiency with 7 zones of heat, 4 zones of AC & ceiling fans make this home quite efficient. Updates include a custom tile work in the kitchen, a mudroom w Puelche Custom Boot Dryer, patios, porch railings & roof. The land has an abundance of fruit trees & mature, easy-to-maintain perennials. Sellers have enjoyed all the water sports & exploring the crystal mine tucked into the 180 feet shoreline, hence the name Crystal Cove Ranch. Just 50 minutes to Smuggler’s Notch & Whiteface Ski Resorts 1 hour, 15 mins to Stowe, Jay Peak & Sugarbush.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Brokerage Phone: 802-863-1500 License #082.0075359 Listed on: 07/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,783
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- 2.3 Acre Lot
- Lake Front
- Property fronts a private road
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Stone Driveway
- Gravel Driveway
- RV Access or Parking
Property Views
- Lake
- Mountain
Home Design
- Post and Beam
- Log Cabin
- Concrete Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Log Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Dining Room
- Home Theater
- Den
- Workshop
- Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Home Gym
- Walk-In Pantry
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Studio bedroom
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Beach Access
- Access To Lake
- Nearby Water Access
- Deep Water Access
- Lake Property
- Lake, Pond or Stream
Schools
- Choice Elementary And Middle School
- Choice High School
Utilities
- Mini Split Air Conditioners
- Private Water Source
- Drilled Well
- Septic Tank
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Trails
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $29,109 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2023 | $19,578 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2022 | $23,341 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2021 | $22,994 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2020 | $23,718 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2019 | $22,599 | $1,122,600 | $447,500 | $675,100 |
| 2018 | $21,837 | $1,142,900 | $447,500 | $695,400 |
| 2017 | $20,997 | $1,142,900 | $447,500 | $695,400 |
| 2016 | $20,853 | $1,142,900 | $447,500 | $695,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | For Sale | $2,999,000 | 0.0% | $597 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2025 09/01/25 | Off Market | $2,999,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Price Changed | $2,999,000 | -6.3% | $597 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2025 07/07/25 | For Sale | $3,200,000 | -- | $637 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5050140
APN: 603-189-11166
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Copyright 2025 PrimeMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this display comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
- 34 Us Oval Unit 202
- 24 Standish St Unit 25-26 College Housing
- 30 City Hall Place
- 4937 S Catherine St Unit A
- 201 Renaissance Village Way
- 36 Miller St Unit Large Downtown Apartment
- 34 Broad St
- 34 Broad St
- 59 Broad St
- 267 Margaret St Unit 201
- 3666 Us-9 Unit RoadSide
- 61 Beekman St
- 44 Leonard Ave Unit 15
- 6 Sandy Cove
- 111 Causeway Rd
- 185 Thayer Bay Rd Unit Thayer Bay Apartment
- 983 Holy Cross Rd Unit 1
- 48 Thayer Bay Cir
- 386 Marble Island Rd Unit 386 .marble Island Road
- 459 River Rd