Listed by Michelle Gray • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
Off Market Nov 2012 for $225K
$402,762
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,446/mo
3
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,056
sq ft
196 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452
About this home
This one is for you. If you are looking for an updated Ranch with loads of curb appeal, look no further. Oak hardwood floors throughout this home except tile in bath. Kitchen has updated maple cabinets, newer white appliances and granite tops. All windows have been replaced with energy efficient vinyl clad except the walk out basement area. The living room offers a wood-burning fireplace at one end with beautiful tile surround and hearth. Built-ins are found on each side of fireplace. This home offers vinyl siding, asphalt roof and an extra special deck the length of the house with vinyl rails and extra wide steps making this very inviting. This home also offers a Weil-McLain Gold GV boiler installed in 2006 and the fuel is natural gas. Lots of landscaping and an in-ground pool complete the picture. This home is convenient to IBM, the Circ. Highway, outlet shopping, restaurants, theater and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Gray• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Bought with Karen Golden• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Beautiful hardwood floors, updated renovated kitchen with granite countertops and natural wood cabinets. Large lot with mature trees and inground pool. Walk out basement to beautiful back yard. One car garage. Convenient location. Wood burning fireplace surrounded with tile. Many nice features in this home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,323 (+8.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2024
$3,975 (+11.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2023
$3,557 (−23.5%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2022
$4,649 (−1.4%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2021
$4,715
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2020
$4,716 (+6.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2019
$4,417 (+0.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2018
$4,383 (−12.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2017
$5,019 (+14.2%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2016
$4,394 (+0.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2015
$4,363 (+1,108.6%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2011
$361
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
Tax history for 196 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,323 (+8.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2024
$3,975 (+11.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2023
$3,557 (−23.5%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2022
$4,649 (−1.4%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2021
$4,715
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2020
$4,716 (+6.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2019
$4,417 (+0.8%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2018
$4,383 (−12.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2017
$5,019 (+14.2%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2016
$4,394 (+0.7%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2015
$4,363 (+1,108.6%)
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
2011
$361
$76,300 + $137,400
$213,700
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706710945
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
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Daylight
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Water Heater: Owned, Tank
Ceiling Fan, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1
Accessibility Information
1st Floor Full Bathroom, One-Level Home
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Smoke Detector
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 11 x 22
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6
Level: 1
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 8.8 x 12.8
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1056
Color: Blue
Deck, Pool - In Ground
Foundation: Block, Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: Vinyl
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: .
Landscaped, Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1969
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year Notes: 11/12
Gross Amount Tax: 3835.28
SPAN Number: 20706710945
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 373-375
Financing Information
Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Multi Zone
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
Heat Fuel: Gas - Natural
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Public
Location
School Information
Middle/Jr School: Essex Middle School
Neighborhood Information
Near Public Transportatn
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 100
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: East on River Road (Route 117) from Essex Five Corners past IBM. Just after Mazza's on right, watch for sign. #196
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Chittenden County
APN: 20706710945
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Founders Memorial School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Essex Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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 93° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Essex, VT • 05452
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
2.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$383,000 – $464,000
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