Listing provided courtesy of BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Burlington. Bought with Dousevicz Real Estate, Inc.
Off market mar 2013 for $1.1M
$2,214,571
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$7,466/mo
5
bd
•
5.5 ba
•
6,061
sq ft
131 Lost Nation Rd, Essex, VT 05451
About this home
This stunning post and beam home is situated on 88 rolling acres with quintessential pastoral and mountain views, backed by private woodlands, and located less than 8 miles to downtown Burlington. The authentic, timeless Vermont architectural style with exposed timber cathedral ceilings creates an interior feel that is rich, warm and welcoming. The sophisticated yet playful design includes a lookout tower, library with luxurious custom woodworking, master wing, fireplaces, woodstoves, four-sided screen porch, family-style kitchen, laundry shoot and dumbwaiter. The property is further enhanced with a clean, well-kept ten stall horse barn with hay loft, split rail fenced pasture and all the necessary infrastructure. Additionally, there is a shop/studio outbuilding, detached oversized garage, spring-fed pond and an existing well maintained private trail network with abundant opportunity for outdoor interests and adventures. Tractor is included!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
87.99 acresLot Size
$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by • BHHS Vermont Realty Group/Burlington
Bought with Brad Dousevicz• Dousevicz Real Estate, Inc.
Built in 1991 by Bensonwood this 5,900 sqft timber framed home sits on 88 acres in Essex. An extensive trail system; 10 kilowatt wind turbine; pristine 10 stall barn; & outstanding views of Camels Hump are just a few features of this 3-5 BR home. This private residence neighbors Indian Brook reservoir & has 4 garage spaces; 1 acre pond; & all within 20 Burlington. With fir floors; a viewing tower; & decks surrounding, this property is not only a dream home, but also a Vermont phans landmark.
Public Records
Feb 17, 1998
Sold
$810,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,419 (+8.7%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2024
$27,054 (+4.8%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2023
$25,820 (−30.5%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2022
$37,128 (+28.3%)
$296,800 + $1,319,900
$1,616,700
2021
$28,933
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2020
$28,937 (+6.3%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2019
$27,226 (+2.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2018
$26,581 (−9.0%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2017
$29,212 (+1.6%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2016
$28,748 (+16.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2015
$24,695 (+1,092.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2011
$2,071
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
Tax history for 131 Lost Nation Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,419 (+8.7%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2024
$27,054 (+4.8%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2023
$25,820 (−30.5%)
$296,800 + $1,157,500
$1,454,300
2022
$37,128 (+28.3%)
$296,800 + $1,319,900
$1,616,700
2021
$28,933
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2020
$28,937 (+6.3%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2019
$27,226 (+2.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2018
$26,581 (−9.0%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2017
$29,212 (+1.6%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2016
$28,748 (+16.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2015
$24,695 (+1,092.4%)
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
2011
$2,071
$296,800 + $928,700
$1,225,500
*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
1
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
214.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,527
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706714850
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of this district is to protect lands with an economic capability for agriculture and which are now essentially undeveloped except for uses associated with agriculture or forestry operation. In this district, planned unit developments which do not remove the potential of the land for agricultural production such as open space, conservation and certain forms of outdoor recreation, are encouraged. Further road development and the extension of public water supply and sewage disposal systems are not planned for this district. Therefore, only low density residential and recreation development which uses existing facilities, which can adequately dispose of its sewage, and is compatible with the district’s purpose and guidelines should be allowed.
Alternative Lots Avail, Country Setting, Farm, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1991
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year Notes: 11/12
Gross Amount Tax: 24695.05
SPAN Number: 00
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 156
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone
Heat: Air to Air Heat Exchanger, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiator, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, Wood
Sewer Information
Mound, Pump Up
Electric Information
Electric Company: GMP
220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well, Purifier/Soft
Other Utilities Information
Phone Company: Choice
Multi Phone Lines, Underground Utilities
Location
School Information
Middle/Jr School: Essex Middle School
Neighborhood Information
Abuts Conservation
Road Information
Other
Other Location Information
Directions: From 89, Route 15, left on Suzie Wilson Road, left on 2A, right on Lamore Rd., right on Discovery, turns into Lost Nation Road, drive on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,527
Stories: —
Lot Size: 214.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Chittenden County
APN: 20706714850
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Essex Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Essex Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
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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 92° 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.10M – $2.55M
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