498 Scott Rd Ripton, VT 05766
Estimated payment $3,031/month
Highlights
- Barn
- Waterfront
- Secluded Lot
- Waterfall on Lot
- 33.56 Acre Lot
- Stream or River on Lot
About This Home
"Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment)
Listing Agent
IPJ Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 802-989-8156 License #081.0073670 Listed on: 07/12/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,566
Year Built
- Built in 1967
Lot Details
- 33.56 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- Secluded Lot
- Interior Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned RR-25/Rural Residential
Property Views
- Water
- Mountain
Home Design
- Cottage
- Cabin
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 974 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Woodwork
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
- Shared Driveway
- On-Site Parking
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Nearby Water Access
- Stream or River on Lot
- Lake, Pond or Stream
- Waterfall on Lot
- Outdoor Storage
- Outbuilding
- Porch
Schools
- Salisbury Community Elementary School
- Middlebury Union Middle #3
- Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3 High School
Additional Features
- Barn
- Drilled Well
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 | $4,923 | $191,200 | $97,400 | $93,800 |
| 2023 | $4,650 | $191,200 | $97,400 | $93,800 |
| 2022 | $4,657 | $191,200 | $97,400 | $93,800 |
| 2021 | $4,322 | $180,300 | $86,500 | $93,800 |
| 2020 | $4,310 | $180,300 | $86,500 | $93,800 |
| 2019 | $4,275 | $180,300 | $86,500 | $93,800 |
| 2018 | $4,213 | $180,300 | $86,500 | $93,800 |
| 2016 | $3,806 | $180,300 | $86,500 | $93,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 07/12/25 | For Sale | $495,000 | -- | $508 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $283,800 | -- | |
| Deed | $283,800 | -- | |
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Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5051293
APN: 522-164-10302
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