Listed by Julie Gaboriault • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman. Bought with Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman.
Off Market Jan 2018 for $310K
$537,012
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,970/mo
3
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,523
sq ft
497 River Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
About this home
Amazing riverfront setting is the highlight of this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Situated on . 75 acres with owned water frontage on the Winooski River! Enjoy any time of day in the three-season porch with plenty of windows, or sitting on the deck that overlooks the river and the protected land across the way. First floor offers a large eat-in kitchen with tiled floor, a bright living room, office/den, 2 bedrooms, full bath, mudroom/laundry. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. 2nd level bedroom includes a 1/2 bath, plus room for expansion. Very spacious walkout basement with plenty of room for storage and great workshop for the woodworker or hobbyist. Detached 24 x 24 insulated 2 car garage has natural gas available. Large yard area includes a 16 x 10 shed, lots of room for gardening and fantastic patio area overlooking the river! Extra space offers room for toys, boats, motorcycles, kayaks and more! Conveniently located in Mallets Bay just minutes from downtown Burlington and UVM!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Gaboriault• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Bought with Julie Gaboriault• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Just minutes to town, you'll love the privacy of this spacious three bedroom home, situated on . 75 acres with owned Winooski River frontage. Launch your boat and be on Lake Champlain in just minutes! Enjoy any time of day in the three season porch or on the deckthat overlooks the river and the protected land across. First floor offers a large eat in kitchen with tiled floor, bright living room, office and 2 bedrooms all with hardwood floors. Full bath, Mudroom/laundry and three season porch! Master bedroom upstairs with 1/2 bath, plus more expansion area. Newer high efficiency furnace, walkout basement with plenty of room for storage and great workshop space. Large 24x24 insulated garage with natural gas available, 16 x 10 shed and patio area overlooking the River!
PrimeMLS #3045008
Sep 7, 2007
Sold
$215,000
$141/sq ft
Aug 12, 2007
Listed
$245,000
$161/sq ft
A great location. Fenced corner lot with frontage on the WInooski River, right on the bike path. Sold as is, executor of estate has very limited knowledge of the property condition (see SPIR). Appraised for $260K on 7/16/07 (report available).
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,054 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,936 (+15.1%)
2023
$4,288 (−25.2%)
2022
$5,734 (−2.0%)
2021
$5,851 (+1.4%)
2020
$5,771 (−6.9%)
2019
$6,201 (+2.4%)
2018
$6,056 (+4.5%)
2017
$5,796 (+0.6%)
2016
$5,764
2013
Tax history for 497 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,054 (+2.4%)
2024
$4,936 (+15.1%)
2023
$4,288 (−25.2%)
2022
$5,734 (−2.0%)
2021
$5,851 (+1.4%)
2020
$5,771 (−6.9%)
2019
$6,201 (+2.4%)
2018
$6,056 (+4.5%)
2017
$5,796 (+0.6%)
2016
$5,764
2013
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,523
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
15304817720
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R3
Residential Three District
A Residential Three District is hereby formed in order to encourage high density residential uses. This district is primarily located in developed areas with existing 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
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Detached
Other
Garage, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Full, Other, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Water Heater: Other, Owned
Central Vacuum, Cedar Closet, Ceiling Fan, Laundry - 1st Floor
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 11x18
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 15x17
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 12x8
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Utility Room
Dimensions: 8x19
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 12x12
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 8x9
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12x10
Level: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1523
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3035
Color: Blue
Deck, Fence - Partial, Porch - Enclosed, Shed
Construction: Aluminum, Other
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Aluminum
Driveway
Circular, Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Easements: Unknown
River Frontage, Water View
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1955
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Gross Amount Tax: 5763
SPAN Number: 153-048-17720
Taxes TBD: Yes
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 681
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Sewer Information
Septic
Electric Information
Fuses
Water Information
Public
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Comcast
Location
School Information
Middle/Jr School: Colchester Middle School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 1
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 127 to Porters Point Road, left on River Road. House on Left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,523
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Chittenden County
APN: 15304817720
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
River
Flood Zone: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed
Around this home
Schools
Porters Point School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Colchester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$511,000 – $618,000
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