$425,000

538 Basin Rd Brandon, VT 05733

Estimated payment $2,639/month

Total Views 3,358
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,988 Sq Ft
$214 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1.98 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Come experience this home in person at the Open House, Saturday 12/6 10:00am-12:00pm. Nestled in the charming village of Forest Dale in Brandon, you’ll find this quintessential Vermont home. With two acres of level, usable, and fully fenced land, you’ll have space for all your outdoor hobbies. The home has plenty of space inside with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first-floor layout offers flexibility for living space, working from home, and formal dining. Characterful details like a double-sided fireplace and original wainscoting give the home a timeless feel while recent upgrades, such as a brand new well with a filtration and softening system, and owned solar panels allow you to enjoy modern comforts. The second flood has brand new carpeting throughout. If you need even more space, the attic could be finished to create two additional rooms ideal for guest rooms, an office, or studio space - or keep it as is and enjoy the abundant storage space. Step outside and take in the quiet charm of this peaceful setting - whether you’re tending the garden, gathering with friends, or simply enjoying the Vermont seasons, this home is ready to welcome you. Come experience all that it has to offer - schedule your private showing today.

Listing Agent

Genevieve Smyth

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Vergennes License #082.0135315 Listed on: 11/04/2025

BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Vergennes

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 1.98 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Rural

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Schools

  • Neshobe Elementary School
  • Otter Valley Uhsd 8 Middle School
  • Otter Valley Uhsd #8 High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Outbuilding

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,917

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: GPS is accurate.
  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Mountain View, Near Shopping, Rural, Near School(s)
  • Road Frontage Type: Dirt, Public Maintained Road
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1988.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Access to Common Areas, Mailbox Access w/No Steps, Access to Parking, Access to Restroom(s), Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Reso Interior Features: Dining Area, Fireplace Screens/Equip, 1 Fireplace, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, 1st Floor Laundry, Walkup Attic
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Oil Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Heat Pump Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Partial, Interior Stairs, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Other Equipment: Window AC, CO Detector, HW/Batt Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Full Fence, Garden, Outbuilding, Covered Porch
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Easements: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Foundation Details: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Multi Fuel, Oil, Wood, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Restrictions: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Neshobe Elementary School
  • High School: Otter Valley UHSD #8
  • Middle Or Junior School: Otter Valley UHSD 8 (Rut)

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.98
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 86249.0

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4917.24

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,238 $183,200 $44,800 $138,400
2023 $4,782 $183,200 $44,800 $138,400
2022 $4,251 $183,200 $44,800 $138,400
2021 $4,321 $183,200 $44,800 $138,400
2020 $4,225 $183,200 $44,800 $138,400
2019 $3,965 $184,900 $35,900 $149,000
2018 $4,234 $184,900 $35,900 $149,000
2017 $4,249 $184,900 $35,900 $149,000
2016 $4,318 $184,900 $35,900 $149,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $425,000 +146.4% $214 / Sq Ft
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $172,500 -27.8% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2011 11/26/11 For Sale $239,000 -- $111 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5068425

PrimeMLS

APN: 078-024-10738