Listed by Lipkin Audette Team • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman (Off: 802-863-1500). Bought with Igor Real Estate LLC.
Off market dec 2025 for $400K
$586,142
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,702/mo
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
2,456
sq ft
178 Sand Hill Rd, Essex, VT 05452
About this home
Discover the possibilities in this expansive Essex ranch featuring an in-law apartment, set on a large, beautifully landscaped lot. Offering a spacious and flexible floor plan with multiple rooms, this home is perfect for multi-generational living, work-from-home setups, or creative reimagining to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy the ease of one-level living, plus outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining - including a covered patio, a sunny deck overlooking a generous backyard with gardens, and three storage sheds. Ample parking adds convenience, and the location can’t be beat - just minutes to schools, shopping, and all the amenities Essex has to offer. Ready for immediate occupancy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lipkin Audette Team• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
This home sits on an amazing lot and has much potential. Come with your imagination. Wide open spaces, casement windows and newer roof. 2 monitor heaters, in-law apt. included in square footage but room sizes not identified. Square footage of apt. approx. 700 sq. ft. Reassessment in progress.
Public Records
Dec 11, 1998
Sold
$112,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,375 (+11.5%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2024
$5,715 (+13.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2023
$5,049 (−22.7%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2022
$6,531 (−2.7%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2021
$6,714
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2020
$6,715 (+14.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2019
$5,879 (−1.3%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2018
$5,956 (−11.3%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2017
$6,716 (+14.9%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2016
$5,847 (+1.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2015
$5,778 (+1,101.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2011
$481
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
Tax history for 178 Sand Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,375 (+11.5%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2024
$5,715 (+13.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2023
$5,049 (−22.7%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2022
$6,531 (−2.7%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2021
$6,714
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2020
$6,715 (+14.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2019
$5,879 (−1.3%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2018
$5,956 (−11.3%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2017
$6,716 (+14.9%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2016
$5,847 (+1.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2015
$5,778 (+1,101.2%)
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
2011
$481
$76,200 + $208,200
$284,400
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,456
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706710477
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R2
Medium Density Residential District
The purpose of the Medium Density Residential District is to facilitate residential development in areas inside the Sewer Core Area as defined in the most recently adopted Town of Essex Sewer Allocation Policy. Connection to municipal water service shall be required where installation of these facilities is feasible or deemed necessary. Densities and lot sizes are based either on the provision of off-site services or the ability to accommodate on-site services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 2
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 14
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Equipment & Appliance Information
Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch, Single Level
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2456
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2456
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Driveway
Crushed Stone
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near Shopping, Near Public Transportatn, Near Hospital, Near School(s)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1968
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Gross Amount Tax: 8626.7
SPAN Number: 207-067-10477
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 098
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Propane, Kerosene, Direct Vent
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Fuel Company: Suburban Fuels
Cable, Telephone At Site
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Essex Elementary School
Elementary School: Essex Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Essex Middle School
School - High: Essex High
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 103
Other Location Information
Directions: 5 Corners from Route 15 to River Road to left on Sandy Hill Road. Home on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,456
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Chittenden County
APN: 20706710477
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed
Around this home
Schools
Founders Memorial School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Essex Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
2% 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
Essex, VT • 05452
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
8.6 hrs
2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$557,000 – $675,000
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