$277,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

78 Highland Ave West Rutland, VT 05777

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,544 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Car Garage
  • High Speed Internet
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of April 2025

Come home to West Rutland! This lovingly maintained home radiates character and charm at every turn. From the moment you step inside, it’s clear that this home has been cared for with pride, showcasing thoughtful upgrades and timeless appeal. Enjoy incredible mountain views that serve as the perfect backdrop to your daily life. A paved driveway leads to a spacious 3-car garage with rear storage area. Step outside onto the generous rear deck, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and looking out into the expansive yard. Through the deck, you’ll discover a mudroom offering abundant storage along with laundry area. The heart of this home is the large, eat-in kitchen. Complete with plenty of cabinetry, large counter space, and a dining area that frames the stunning mountain ranges, it’s the perfect space to enjoy meals. The inviting living room is perfect for cozy evenings and features a wood stove insert in the fireplace for efficient, cozy warmth, all while showcasing views of the unique "friendship" staircase. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The well-maintained basement is a bonus, equipped with recently updated wiring, a Buderus boiler, and updated hot water system to provide efficient heating options throughout the home. Perfectly positioned on Highland Avenue, this property provides convenient access to local amenities, schools, shopping, and recreational opportunities that make this a truly desirable place to call home. Showings begin on 3/2/2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jadziah DeRosia

White Cap Realty Listed on: 02/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Betsy Adamovich

Real Broker LLC License #082.0135053

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Marble Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Schools

  • West Rutland Elementary And Middle School
  • West Rutland High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,190

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Route 4 Business, turn right before the traffic light onto Pleasant Street and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn Left onto Crescent Street, then take the first right onto Highland Ave. House is the fourth house on the right.
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Display On Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • ResoLotFeatures: Views
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1544.0
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • SqFt_Apx_Total_Finished: 1544
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Above_Grade: 0
  • SqFt_Apx_Unfn_Below_Grade: 864
  • SqFt_Apx_Total: 2408
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Marble

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Utilities: Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Rutland School
  • High School: West Rutland School
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Rutland School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15682.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3189.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Baggenstoss Scott W
Bought by
Dempsey Alyson L and Dempsey Jonathan M
Seller's Agent
Hughes Group Team
Casella Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jadziah DeRosia
White Cap Realty
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$261,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-3.3%
Total Days on Market
53
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Guay Peter
Bought by
Ross Allen F and Ross Jean B
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 $261,000 --
Deed $261,000 --
Deed $261,000 --
Grant Deed $131,900 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $277,000 -7.0% $179 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Off Market $298,000 -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $298,000 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Off Market $298,000 -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $298,000 +14.2% $193 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Sold $261,000 -3.3% $169 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2023 05/09/23 For Sale $269,900 -- $175 / 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 $3,797 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2023 $3,189 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2022 $3,789 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2021 $2,966 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2020 $2,968 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2019 $2,766 $140,300 $36,800 $103,500
2018 $3,056 $146,500 $34,900 $111,600
2017 $3,244 $146,500 $34,900 $111,600
2016 $3,064 $146,500 $34,900 $111,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5030460

PrimeMLS

APN: 735-234-10394