$344,900
SOLD JAN 9, 2026

542 Clay Hill Rd Johnson, VT 05656

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
1.19 Acres

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Den
  • Interior Lot
  • Deck
  • Natural Light
  • Accessible Full Bathroom

About This Home

As of January 2026

Nestled high on a scenic hill with sweeping mountain views, this fully updated Johnson property offers the best of one-level living just minutes from the village. Recently remodeled with cosmetic upgrades and repairs, it feels fresh, inviting, and move-in ready. Backing up to Northern Vermont University land, enjoy peaceful walking and snowshoeing trails right from your backyard. The living room features a new Hearthstone wood stove that heats the home quickly and efficiently plus roughly 1/4 cord of firewood included. The kitchen offers stainless appliances, while the full bath with jetted tub serves the main living area. The spacious primary bedroom includes a half bath and abundant closet space, including a fun “secret passage” between rooms. A second entrance leads to a flexible area ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a potential rental, offering an additional bedroom, a finished basement room, a full bath, and private exterior staircase access. The basement also includes a workshop with shelving and a utility sink. Outdoor features include established apples, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, mature rhubarb, wine arbors, and a fully fenced garden bed. Storage is plentiful with a two-car garage with built-ins, a tool shed, and an XL wired shed perfect for a studio or workshop. Located on a well-maintained road just off Main Street, with driveway plowing paid through the season, this property blends country living with nearby amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christiana Pepin

Prime Real Estate License #081.0134102 Listed on: 12/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Mills

Ridgeline Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,222

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 1.19 Acre Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Stone Driveway

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Natural Light
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Hard or Low Nap Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Johnson Elementary School
  • Lamoille Middle School
  • Lamoille Uhsd #18 High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,222

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: RT 15 E towards Johnson, Left onto Pearl Street (.1 miles), Continue straight onto Clay Hill Road (.6 miles), Property on Right. Driveway is on the right before College Hill Road
  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Interior Lot, Mountain View, Slight, Sloping
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public Maintained Road
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1588.0
  • Reso Accessibility Features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, 1st Floor Laundry, One-Level Home, Hard Surface Flooring
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Kitchen
  • Room_2_Type: Living/Dining
  • Room_4_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_5_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_6_Type: Office/Study
  • Room_7_Type: Den
  • 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: Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Basement Stairs, Interior Stairs
  • Other Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 432.0

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Paved
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden, Outbuilding, Enclosed Porch, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Electric: 150 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Other, Phone
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Johnson Elementary School
  • High School: Lamoille UHSD #18
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lamoille Middle School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 51836.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5222.28

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Knight Merle and Knight Carolyn
Bought by
Desarego Sarah
Seller's Agent
Jill Richardson
RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Peters
CENTURY 21 North East
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.29%
Views
167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2019
Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Boyden D. Brian and Boyden Julene C
Bought by
Knight Carolyn T and Knight Merle S
Seller's Agent
Flex Realty Group
Flex Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Richardson
RE/MAX North Professionals, Jeffersonville
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$209,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,900
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2015
Sold by
Boyden Donald B
Bought by
Boyden Julene C and Boyden Brian
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $335,000 --
Deed $209,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Sold $344,900 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
12/15/2025 12/15/25 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2025 12/15/25 For Sale $344,900 +3.0% $171 / Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Sold $335,000 -4.3% $152 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $350,000 +67.5% $159 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Sold $209,000 -9.1% $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2019 09/18/19 For Sale $229,900 -- $130 / 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 $5,693 $203,100 $41,900 $161,200
2023 $3,021 $203,100 $41,900 $161,200
2022 $4,667 $203,100 $41,900 $161,200
2021 $4,811 $203,100 $41,900 $161,200
2020 $4,892 $203,100 $41,900 $161,200
2019 $4,854 $194,300 $39,600 $154,700
2018 $4,612 $194,300 $39,600 $154,700
2017 $4,160 $194,300 $39,600 $154,700
2016 $4,110 $194,300 $39,600 $154,700
2015 -- $1,943 $0 $0
2014 -- $1,943 $0 $0
2013 -- $1,943 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5072028

PrimeMLS

APN: 336-104-11466