Seller's Agent in 2025
Amey Ryan
IPJ Real Estate
(802) 989-8156
8 in this area
238 Total Sales
498 Scott Rd Ripton, VT 05766
2
Beds
3
Baths
974
Sq Ft
33.56
Acres
Highlights
- Barn
- Waterfall on Lot
- 33.56 Acre Lot
- Middlebury Union High School Rated 9+
- Waterfront
- Secluded Lot
About This Home
As of August 2025SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "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)
Last Agent to Sell the Property
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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Wulfman Jeffrey
Bought by
Kling Matthew and Sheldon Zoe J
Seller's Agent
Amey Ryan
IPJ Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Byers
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
22.22%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.13%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Wulfman Jeffrey S
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Sweet Retreat Llc
Bought by
Wulfman Jeffrey S
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Jackson Ingrid and Jackson William R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 18, 2018
Sold by
Gray Patricia
Bought by
Jackson Ingrid P and Jackson William R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $605,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $283,800 | -- | |
| Deed | $283,800 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Sold | $605,000 | +22.2% | $621 / Sq Ft |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/12/2025 07/12/25 | For Sale | $495,000 | -- | $508 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Amey Ryan
-
Kelly Byers
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kelly Byers
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
(802) 238-5579
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 5051293
APN: 522-164-10302
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