Listed by Michele Lewis • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with IPJ Real Estate.
Off Market Jul 2026 for $349K
$371,148
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,192/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
694
sq ft
71 W Island Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
About this home
A charming, updated camp right on Lake Champlain. Located on Coates Island, this sweet spot is hard to match with its easy access and lovely westerly views. A well designed recent kitchen renovation adds style and functionality with its beautiful cabinets, new appliances and flooring. Enjoy the bright and delightful 3-season sun porch, the perfect gathering space for all to relax, dine and enjoy a stunning view. Maybe you will choose to take the stairs down to your own 8' x 42' lakeside deck to watch the boats and a spectacular Vermont sunset at the end of a lovely island day. Keep an eye out and perhaps you will spy a loon, heron or bald eagle as well. .. magical possibilities all around. Most furnishings are included; located on leased land.
1940Year Built
78.12 acresLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michele Lewis• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Sarah Peluso• IPJ Real Estate
Source:PrimeMLS #4966231
Redfin Estimate
$371,148
$22K since sold in July 2026
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This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($449K) of 6 comparable homes.
A charming, updated camp right on Lake Champlain. Located on Coates Island, this sweet spot is hard to match with its easy access and lovely westerly views. A well designed recent kitchen renovation adds style and functionality with its beautiful cabinets, new appliances and flooring. Enjoy the bright and delightful 3-season sun porch, the perfect gathering space for all to relax, dine and enjoy a stunning view. Maybe you will choose to take the stairs down to your own 8' x 42' lakeside deck to watch the boats and a spectacular Vermont sunset at the end of a lovely island day. Keep an eye out and perhaps you will spy a loon, heron or bald eagle as well. .. magical possibilities all around. Most furnishings are included; located on leased land.
PrimeMLS #4429471
Oct 16, 2015
Sold
$160,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Pending
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Jul 20, 2015
Price Changed
$189,900
$274/sq ft
Jun 11, 2015
Listed
$199,900
$288/sq ft
+9
Charming seasonal cottage on beautiful Coates Island - sleeps 7. Delightful 3-season Sun Porch overlooking lake - main gathering area for family and friends to dine, play games, gaze at water and boats. Most furniture, dishes and shed contents remain. Lakeside deck - a special spot to relax! Eat-in kitchen with range, refrigerator, full size washer and dryer. Living room with wood stove in fireplace plus a gas space heater. Nearby sandy "Little Beach" on Coates Island is a short walk or drive away - perfect for little ones. Located on leased land (five year lease). $100 yearly camper fee. Listed below assessed value ($223,100). Owner is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Vermont.
Public Records
Oct 22, 2002
Sold
$120,000
$173/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2000
Sold
$125,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,442 (−3.9%)
2024
$4,621 (+9.9%)
2023
$4,203 (−21.1%)
2022
$5,327 (−1.1%)
2021
$5,386 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,257 (+3.7%)
2019
$5,072 (+2.4%)
2018
$4,953 (+4.5%)
2017
$4,740 (+0.5%)
2016
$4,714 (+2,490.3%)
2011
$182
Tax history for 71 W Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,442 (−3.9%)
2024
$4,621 (+9.9%)
2023
$4,203 (−21.1%)
2022
$5,327 (−1.1%)
2021
$5,386 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,257 (+3.7%)
2019
$5,072 (+2.4%)
2018
$4,953 (+4.5%)
2017
$4,740 (+0.5%)
2016
$4,714 (+2,490.3%)
2011
$182
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Cabin
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 694
Gross Sq. Ft: 990
Building Sq. Ft: 694
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 71 WEST ISLAND RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,402,939
Municipality Name: COLCHESTER
Acres: 78.1207
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SEASONAL RESIDENCE < 6 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 694
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 78.12 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Chittenden County
APN: 15304819438
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malletts Bay School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Colchester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3% 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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Estimated sale price
$353,000 – $427,000
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