Listed by Tara Cote • Jim Campbell Real Estate. Bought with Tim Scott Real Estate.
Off market jul 2023 for $245K
$315,811
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,646/mo
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,226
sq ft
1680 Nelson Hl, Derby, VT 05829
About this home
Beautiful move-in ready home perched at the top of Nelson Hill! You will find this charming Vermont Farmhouse with great views and room for everyone to enjoy. Walk in through the covered porch that doubles as a mud room and into the spacious eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry. A large living area, full bath with a separate laundry nook, primary suite and grand foyer round out the first floor. Upstairs you will find three more bedrooms with ample closet spaces, built-ins, a little reading or hobby area, and a 3/4 bath. This home has much potential for renovations including an in-law suite with an already established separate entrance! The level one-acre lot has plenty of space for your garden and includes apple and pear trees, large lilac bushes, assorted flowers, rhubarb and even a grape vine! Attached 1 car garage and detached 1 car garage for all of your storage needs. There is no doubt you will enjoy living in a quiet country setting with long range mountain views, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and the convenience of being just a within a 10 minute drive to schools, parks and recreation areas in Derby and Newport. ATV legal road with VAST snowmobile trail easily accessible nearby. High-speed internet available.
What a great old farm house in great condition at the very top of Nelson Hill. Downstairs master could easily be a living room if someone wanted a large formal dining room in addition to the eat in kitchen with a walk in pantry. Washer and dryer on 1st floor. Minutes to downtown Newport and on a paved road. Cable too. Attached 1 car garage and detached 1 car garage. Enclosed porch off the kitchen is 15 x 10. Spacious rooms. Derby taxes but only 10 minutes to Main Street Newport. Eat-in kitchen. Mountain views. Entire roof on the house was just re-shingled.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,269 (+2.3%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2024
$2,219 (+9.8%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2023
$2,021 (−20.5%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2022
$2,542 (−17.2%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2021
$3,072 (−3.1%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2020
$3,169 (−1.4%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2019
$3,215 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2018
$3,158 (+3.3%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2017
$3,058 (+3.5%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2016
$2,954 (+0.1%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2015
$2,951 (−2.8%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2014
$3,036
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
Tax history for 1680 Nelson Hl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,269 (+2.3%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2024
$2,219 (+9.8%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2023
$2,021 (−20.5%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2022
$2,542 (−17.2%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2021
$3,072 (−3.1%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2020
$3,169 (−1.4%)
$50,000 + $102,500
$152,500
2019
$3,215 (+1.8%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2018
$3,158 (+3.3%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2017
$3,058 (+3.5%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2016
$2,954 (+0.1%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2015
$2,951 (−2.8%)
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
2014
$3,036
$60,000 + $97,500
$157,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 175
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Drive North from Derby Center towards Derby Line. Take the first right hand turn which is Nelson Hill, and drive ~1.6 miles to the top of the hill. House is on the right. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,226
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Orleans County
APN: 17705610391
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026