Listed by Seth Barbiero • Bean Group / Vermont (Off: 800-450-7784). Bought with Engel & Volkers Okemo.
Off Market Mar 2023 for $225K
$268,842
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,422/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
798
sq ft
897 Knapp Pond Rd, Cavendish, VT 05142
About this home
A quiet and lovely cottage, walking distance to the the Knapp Brook Wildlife Management Area, a 1,272-acre parcel of land with two ponds located in the towns of Reading and Cavendish, a sanctuary for wildlife and it's enthusiasts. This well maintained home is perfectly located for any and all outdoor buffs. Fishing, kayak/canoeing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, x-country skiing, and snowshoeing can all be done from your front door, year round fun for all. The home features a wonderful open floor plan, two bedrooms separated by open dining and living room. The full bath is on the first floor with full laundry. There is an efficient and updated kitchen for any aspiring or seasoned chef. The new deck is where you'll spend all of your relaxing time. A brand new propane fired furnace as well as the wood stove in the spacious basement will keep you toasty warm and efficient. A mini green house for your gardening and the old sugar house now used as a storage shed still has the secret recipe written on the wall if you want to take up sugaring. All this situated on over a half acre of well cared for lawn and woods for privacy. This is a must see property! A great starter or ultimate vacation home that is centrally located close to Ludlow, Okemo, and Woodstock.
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Market trends in 05142, VT
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
94.4%
+1.4% MoM
Median sale price
$337K
$12K MoM
Avg. days on market
120d
45 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
3 MoM
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Sale history for 897 Knapp Pond Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4942715
Mar 20, 2023
Sold
$225,000
$282/sq ft
Feb 20, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 8, 2023
Listed
$225,000
$282/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4878061
Dec 23, 2021
Sold
$200,000
$251/sq ft
Aug 29, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2021
Listed
$200,000
$251/sq ft
+35
PrimeMLS #4779503
Sep 2, 2020
Sold
$145,000
$182/sq ft
Jul 2, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 26, 2020
Relisted
—
Apr 26, 2020
Contingent
—
Oct 1, 2019
Listed
$145,000
$182/sq ft
+35
Neat as a pin cute as a button, is this turn key cottage walking distance to the the Knapp Brook Wildlife Management Area. Which is a 1,272-acre parcel of land with two ponds located in the towns of Reading and Cavendish a sanctuary for wildlife and it's enthusiasts. This well maintained home is perfectly located for any and all outdoor buffs. Fishing, kayak/canoeing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, x-country skiing, and snowshoeing can all be done from your front door, year round fun for all. You'll love the open floor concept. Two bedrooms, separated by open dining, living offer privacy. The full bath also houses the washer. Oak cabinets and new faucet in the kitchen. The new deck is where you'll spend all of your relaxing time. A brand new propane fired furnace as well as the wood stove in the clean basement will keep you toasty warm and efficient. A mini green house for your gardening and the old sugar house now used as a storage shed still has the secret recipe written on the wall if you want to take up sugaring. All this situated on over a half acre of well cared for lawn and woods for privacy. This is a must see property, great starter or ultimate vacation home.
PrimeMLS #3085993
Aug 15, 2003
Sold
$68,500
$86/sq ft
May 23, 2003
Listed
$72,500
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,883 (+3.5%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2024
$1,820 (+13.1%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2023
$1,608 (−15.8%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2022
$1,911 (−4.3%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2021
$1,997 (+2.3%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2020
$1,951 (+6.5%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2019
$1,832 (−3.4%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2018
$1,897 (+1.4%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2016
$1,872 (+0.8%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2015
$1,857 (−2.3%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2014
$1,900
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2013
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
Tax history for 897 Knapp Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,883 (+3.5%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2024
$1,820 (+13.1%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2023
$1,608 (−15.8%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2022
$1,911 (−4.3%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2021
$1,997 (+2.3%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2020
$1,951 (+6.5%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2019
$1,832 (−3.4%)
$23,400 + $71,500
$94,900
2018
$1,897 (+1.4%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2016
$1,872 (+0.8%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2015
$1,857 (−2.3%)
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2014
$1,900
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
2013
$35,900 + $68,900
$104,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Country Setting, Level, Recreational, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1970
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 22
Gross Amount Tax: 2018.8
SPAN Number: 132-041-11080
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 382
Financing Information
Possible Options: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Sewer Information
Private
Electric Information
100 Amp
Water Information
Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Phone, Cable - At Site, DSL, Gas - LP/Bottle, High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Location
School Information
School District: Cavendish School District
Elementary School: Cavendish Town Elementary
Elementary School: Cavendish Town Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 100
Dirt, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Proctorsville head East on 131 turn left onto Tarbell Hill turn left onto Knapp Pond Rd to property on left. see sign. From Weathersfield head West on 131 turn right onto Rte106 and left onto Knapp Brook Rd and then bear right onto Knapp Pond Rd to property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 798
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Windsor County
APN: 13204111080
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026