$304,900
SOLD NOV 7, 2014

491 Elm St Montpelier, VT 05602

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,543 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$86 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

708 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 224 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Street School Rated A-
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of February 2025

Many improvements include opening main living spaces, freshly painted through the main level, new flooring, new kitchen countertop and a new roof. This home has 2170 square feet of living all on the main level and an additional 1300+ square feet of game room/play space on the lower level. An amazing 2.3+/- acre yard bordering the North Branch River. Just drop in your kayak or canoe and enjoy! A giant 12'x53' deck overlooks the backyard. Great in-town location near recreation fields, tennis courts, municipal pool and Hubbard Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Heney

Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier) License #081.0000388 Listed on: 10/21/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Winston Churchill Jr

BCK Real Estate License #081.0004194

BCK Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • 224 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned MDR

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Schools

  • Union Elementary School
  • Main Street Middle School
  • Montpelier High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Kitchen has a 60 inch turning radius
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 491000
  • 3% Total Tax Rate

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Directions: On Elm St. (Rt. 12N) sixth home on right after Cummings St.
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Footprint: 27x60 irreg
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 86.06
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: Many improvements include opening main living spaces, freshly painted through the main level, new flooring, new kitchen countertop and a new roof. This home has 2170 square feet of living all on the main level and an additional 1300+ square feet of game room/play space on the lower level. An amazing 2.3+/- acre yard bordering the North Branch River. Just drop in your kayak or canoe and enjoy! A giant 12'x53' deck overlooks the backyard. Great in-town location near recreation fields, tennis courts, municipal pool and Hubbard Park.
  • List Agent: 21353
  • Display On Internet: Internet - Cable
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Other, Waterfront
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Rented
  • Features Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Access Laundry No Steps, Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter
  • Features Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 8'8x28', On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 12'x13', On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 14'x16', On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Family Room, 25'5x12', On Level: Basement
  • Room 7: Primary Bedroom, 15'x23'4, On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 14'3x9'4, On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom, 12'8x31', On Level: 1
  • Room 12: Den, 16'2x15', On Level: 1
  • Room 13: Other, 18'x32'5, On Level: Basement
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2170
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished BG: 1373
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total BG: 2720
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3543
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 1347

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Deck
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: North Branch River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage Length: 224
  • Water Body Access: Owned
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Exterior

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Auto Open, Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Metered, Public
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Phone Company: Fairpoint
  • Utilities: Cable
  • Water Source: Metered, Public

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Non-Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Montpelier School District
  • Elementary School: Union Elementary School
  • Middle School: Main Street Middle School
  • High School: Montpelier High School
  • Elementary School: Union Elementary School
  • High School: Montpelier High School

Lot Info

  • Map: 043
  • Lot: 491000
  • Lot Sq Ft: 100188
  • Land Gains: To Be Determined
  • Lot Acres: 2.3
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: MDR
  • Deed Book: 527
  • Deed Page: 105
  • Deed Recorded Type: Warranty

Tax Info

  • Tax Rate: 2.61
  • Tax Gross Amount: 7957.03
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District: Montpelier School District
  • School Middle Jr: Main Street Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Acosta Salvador
Bought by
Frog Hollow Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Lucy Ferrada
Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)
Buyer's Agent
Robyn Fulton
birch+pine Real Estate Company
List Price
$620,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8.06%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Acosta Maricela P and Acosta Salvador L
Bought by
Acosta Salvador L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 7, 2014
Sold by
Susan M Coryell Estate
Bought by
Acosta Maricela P
Seller's Agent
Tim Heney
Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)
Buyer's Agent
Winston Churchill Jr
BCK Real Estate
List Price
$292,500
Sold Price
$304,900
Premium/Discount to List
$12,400
4.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Cody William P
Bought by
Corvell Susan M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $570,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $304,900 --
Grant Deed $386,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $525,000 -7.1% $178 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $565,000 -0.9% $192 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $570,000 -3.2% $193 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Price Changed $589,000 -1.5% $200 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $598,000 -1.8% $203 / Sq Ft
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Price Changed $609,000 -1.8% $206 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $620,000 +103.3% $210 / Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Sold $304,900 +4.2% $86 / Sq Ft
09/29/2014 09/29/14 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2012 10/21/12 For Sale $292,500 -- $83 / 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 $7,411 $578,600 $133,500 $445,100
2023 $6,481 $578,600 $133,500 $445,100
2022 $9,003 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2021 $9,057 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2020 $8,900 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2019 $8,504 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2018 $8,234 $306,500 $85,200 $221,300
2016 $8,109 $305,300 $85,200 $220,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robyn Fulton

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robyn Fulton

    birch+pine Real Estate Company

    (802) 498-4142

    125 Total Sales

    Robyn Fulton
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  • Lucy Ferrada

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lucy Ferrada

    Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)

    (802) 279-7735

    212 Total Sales

    Lucy Ferrada
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Stacey Misenko

    birch+pine Real Estate Company

    (802) 760-7398

    9 Total Sales

    Stacey Misenko
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  • Tim Heney

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tim Heney

    Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)

    (802) 522-5260

    185 Total Sales

    Tim Heney
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Winston Churchill Jr

    BCK Real Estate

    (802) 249-9022

    23 Total Sales

    Winston Churchill Jr
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4194471

PrimeMLS

APN: 405-126-10681

Vermont Washington County Montpelier 05602

491 Elm St, Montpelier, VT

This home is located at 491 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602 and is currently priced at $304,900, approximately $86 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 491 Elm St is a home located in Washington County with nearby schools including Union Elementary School, Roxbury Village School, and Main Street School.

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