NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6455 Vermont Route 78 Highgate Center, VT 05459

Estimated Value: $100,000 - $268,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,352 Sq Ft
$79/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2023

Last sale price $96,000 $41 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,334/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Grass Field
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of August 2023

A great opportunity to own a scenic property with views of the Missisquoi River! Located just a few miles from the heart of Highgate, this sprawling home offers loads of potential with sizeable living spaces, bedrooms and main level bathroom as well as large three season porches that bring in tons of light. Bring your creative vision to life with the renovation of the schoolhouse located on the property to add a massive accessory structure or *potential* rental income. Property being sold *as-is.*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Flex Realty Group

Flex Realty Listed on: 05/15/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Tamithy Howrigan

RE/MAX North Professionals License #081.0134252

RE/MAX North Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1830

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Highgate Elementary School
  • Missisquoi Valley Union JSHS Middle School
  • Missisquoi Valley Uhsd #7 High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Grass Field

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1830

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Directions: Traveling North on Route 78 along the Missisquoi River through East Highgate, after passing Hanna Road the property is three homes down on the right.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 40.82
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Remarks Public: A great opportunity to own a scenic property with views of the Missisquoi River! Located just a few miles from the heart of Highgate, this sprawling home offers loads of potential with sizeable living spaces, bedrooms and main level bathroom as well as large three season porches that bring in tons of light. Bring your creative vision to life with the renovation of the schoolhouse located on the property to add a massive accessory structure or *potential* rental income. Property being sold *as-is.*
  • List Agent: 282458
  • Unique Disclaimer: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to other real estate licensees who are participant members of PrimeMLS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Unfinished
  • Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Living Room, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Bath - Full, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 2
  • Room 6: Bedroom, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2352
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2712
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2352
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 360

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Roads: Paved
  • Roof: Standing Seam

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 100 Amp
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, Dsl - Available, Satellite

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Homestead

Schools

  • School District: Highgate School District
  • Elementary School: Highgate Elementary School
  • Middle School: Missisquoi Valley Union Jshs
  • High School: Missisquoi Valley UHSD #7
  • Elementary School: Highgate Elementary School
  • High School: Missisquoi Valley UHSD #7

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 70567
  • Lot Acres: 1.62
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Water View
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: res
  • Deed Book: 139
  • Deed Page: 926
  • Deed Recorded Type: Trust

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 3374.43
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Highgate School District
  • School Middle Jr: Missisquoi Valley Union Jshs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 25, 2023
Sold by
Gerard Paul Desorcie Revocable Trust
Bought by
Guilmette James and Guilmette Shanon
Seller's Agent
Flex Realty Group
Flex Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tamithy Howrigan
RE/MAX North Professionals
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$96,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$153,000
-61.45%
Views
347
Current Estimated Value
$186,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.18%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guilmette James $96,000 --
Guilmette James $96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Sold $96,000 -49.5% $41 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Price Changed $190,000 -15.6% $81 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Price Changed $225,000 -9.6% $96 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $249,000 -- $106 / 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 $3,857 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2023 $3,857 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2022 $3,374 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2021 $3,426 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2020 $3,371 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2019 $3,289 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2018 $3,030 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2017 $3,021 $191,500 $61,200 $130,300
2016 $2,824 $190,200 $61,200 $129,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Flex Realty Group

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Flex Realty Group

    Flex Realty

    (802) 399-2860

    15 in this area

    1,765 Total Sales

    Flex Realty Group
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  • Tamithy Howrigan

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Tamithy Howrigan

    RE/MAX North Professionals

    (802) 309-3903

    12 in this area

    168 Total Sales

    Tamithy Howrigan
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4952572

PrimeMLS

APN: 291-092-10499

Vermont Franklin County Highgate Center 05459

6455 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT

This home is located at 6455 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT 05459 since 15 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $186,333, approximately $79 per square foot. This property was built in 1830. 6455 Vermont Route 78 is a home located in Franklin County with nearby schools including Highgate Elementary School, Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School, and New Testament Christian Academy.

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