Welcome to 491 Watkins Road – The Watkins Way of Life! Discover the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and community in one of Colchester’s most desirable neighborhoods! This beautifully maintained home offers an inviting open-concept floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room to gather, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas, where a cozy gas fireplace creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy and functionality, with the primary suite featuring its own private bath and walk-in closet on one side of the home, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located on the opposite side. Downstairs, the expansive finished lower level provides a wonderful recreation room with endless possibilities for movie nights, game days, a home gym, or additional entertaining space. Step outside to your own backyard retreat! The spacious deck is perfect for summer barbecues, morning coffee, or relaxing evenings in the hot tub, which is included with the property. The fully fenced backyard offers a wonderful space for pets, play, and outdoor gatherings. But the lifestyle doesn't stop at your property line! Enjoy the exceptional amenities of the North Harbor community, including approximately 31 acres of common land, an inground swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, walking trails, and a 2-hole golf course. It's a neighborhood where recreation, relaxation, and a sense of community come together. Conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 89, Lake Champlain, shopping, dining, and Burlington, this home offers the best of Vermont living with easy access to everything you need. OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, October 17th, from 1–3 PM! Come experience The Watkins Way of Life for yourself!
Colchester Village, located between Winooski and Milton, is a lakeside and village-center Burlington neighborhood with a walkable main street and a working waterfront feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Colchester Village Green and the stretch of Main Street near the Town Offices, where cafés, small shops, and community bulletin boards set the daily rhythm. Landmark, civic-scale buildings and classic New England homes line the core, while side streets shift to quieter yards and mature trees. Bayside Park and the Causeway corridor frame life around Lake Champlain. Saint Michael’s College adds a steady cultural pulse. Community pillars include Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Arts Center, the Colchester Historical Society Museum, and the Bayside Pavilion.
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Market insights
491 Watkins Rd · $649,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$649,000
Median sale price in this area is $527,160. (19% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement with concrete construction and interior and exterior access
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer, owned water heater
Flooring
Carpet, hardwood
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heat
Wall air-conditioning units
Exterior features
Country setting
Public-maintained road frontage
Home design
Ranch
Parking
2-car garage
Paved driveway
Construction
Built in 1998
Wood-frame construction with vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Community water
Community sewer
200-amp electric service
High-speed internet available
Telephone available
HOA & community
Monthly fees of $82, $15, and $53
Association amenities include a clubhouse, basketball court, golf, and an in-ground pool
Fees include recreation, water, and master insurance
Electricity and solar
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Beautifully remodeled 3BR/2BA open-floor plan home in Colchester's North Harbor neighborhood; Granite counter tops, high-end Cherry flooring & cabinetry, stainless steel appliances. High-efficiency gas furnace installed 2012, home wired throughout for sound system including back patio. Newly landscaped grounds with a fenced in backyard for the pups!Living room with gas fireplace. Open floor plan allows for easy heat flow between areas and direct view of kitchen and dining room. Cherry hard-wood throughout, dark granite in kitchen. Mud-room entrance off of 2 car garage. Master Suite includes walk-in closet and bathroom with 2 person Jacuzzi tub (wired for TV) and stand-up shower, granite vanity and tile flooring; Back patio access from master bedroom. Two standard guest bedrooms and 2nd full bath updated with granite and tile. Enormous family/movie & game room area with gas stove lines in-place. Recessed lights, wired in all areas for cable. Laundry/craft area off exercise room
PrimeMLS #3104478
May 5, 2010
Sold
$310,000
$107/sq ft
Feb 2, 2010
Listed
$309,900
$107/sq ft
Exceptional home with stunning new kitchen & new cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. Open floor plan great for entertaining. New flooring including cherry floors. Generous master suite with remodeled bath, spa tub, separate shower, tile floors & granite counter. Access large deck from living room and master bedroom. Community pool, tennis courts and golf!$250/quarter dues for neighborhood.
Public Records
May 4, 2005
Sold
$288,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,678 (+2.4%)
2024
$5,545 (+15.1%)
2023
$4,818 (−25.2%)
2022
$6,442 (−2.0%)
2021
$6,574 (+1.4%)
2020
$6,484 (+1.7%)
2019
$6,373 (+1.7%)
2018
$6,269 (+4.0%)
2017
$6,030 (+1.2%)
2016
$5,958 (+1,367.4%)
2011
$406
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,734
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,734
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
15304820896
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R1
Residential One District
A Residential One District is hereby formed in order to encourage low density single-family residential uses. This district is located in areas that are transitioning from rural residential to suburban residential. Any use not expressly permitted is prohibited, except those that are allowed as conditional uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Colchester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.1 hrs
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,808 per month, based on comparable rentals
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