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Off market nov 2014 for $240K
$462,705
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,608/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,932
sq ft
196 Sand Hill Rd, Essex, VT 05452
About this home
This gem sits on an oversized corner lot with a mostly fenced back yard. Enjoy the vaulted Living room kitchen, and Dining rooms as well as generous den. 3 bedrooms with an annex for a HUGE closet, or separate office space. Additional finished space for Home Gym, Rec Room or Theatre room. Award winning schools just a walk or bike ride away. Close to IBM and Shopping and Restaurants. Don't miss this well priced home.
This wont last long! Freshly painted and ready to go, this 3+ BR raised ranch is bigger than it looks. Walk out basement features 700 SQFT of finished space containing recreation room, bedroom, ¾ bath and additional bonus room plus storage. The main level offers a larger than expected floor plan, with spacious eat-in kitchen, lots of natural light and massive counter and cabinet space. Family room off the kitchen constructed in 2004. Master BR is large enough for a king size bed! Double pane windows, outside gas grill hook-up, back yard fenced in for pets or kids! New blown insulation 2 years ago, BRAND NEW ROOF just this month!
Public Records
Jan 22, 1997
Sold
$110,900
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,363 (+8.7%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2024
$4,013 (+11.8%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2023
$3,591 (−23.5%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2022
$4,692 (−1.4%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2021
$4,759 (+0.6%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2020
$4,731 (+6.8%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2019
$4,432 (+0.8%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2018
$4,398 (−13.9%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2017
$5,110 (+15.9%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2016
$4,408 (+2.0%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2015
$4,320 (+1,113.5%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2011
$356
$73,000 + $137,800
$210,800
Tax history for 196 Sand Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,363 (+8.7%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2024
$4,013 (+11.8%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2023
$3,591 (−23.5%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2022
$4,692 (−1.4%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2021
$4,759 (+0.6%)
$73,000 + $142,700
$215,700
2020
$4,731 (+6.8%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2019
$4,432 (+0.8%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2018
$4,398 (−13.9%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2017
$5,110 (+15.9%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2016
$4,408 (+2.0%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2015
$4,320 (+1,113.5%)
$73,000 + $141,400
$214,400
2011
$356
$73,000 + $137,800
$210,800
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,932
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706713090
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
None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Walkout
Partially Finished
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Vaulted Ceiling
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater–Natural Gas, Water Heater - Rented
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 16 x 11.5
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 18.5 x 11
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Level: 1
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 11.5
Level: Basement
Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12 x 8.5
Level: Basement
Room 12 Information
Den
Dimensions: 18.5 x 10
Level: Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Cedar Exterior, Shake Siding, Vertical Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1932
Color: Beige
Fence - Dog, Shed
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 0
Lot Features: Corner
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1965
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 210800
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Gross Amount Tax: 4320.37
SPAN Number: 205002900
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 161
Financing Information
Conventional, FHA, Rural Development
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Wall Furnace
Sewer Information
Public
Electric Information
Electric Company: GMP
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Phone Company: Comcast
Location
School Information
Middle/Jr School: Essex Middle School
School - High: Essex High
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 15 to Essex Center, continue on 15 East and veer right onto Sand Hill Rd just after St. Pius Church. Go past Sand Hill Park, house on right, see sign. Driveway entrance from Cemetary Rd
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Chittenden County
APN: 20706713090
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure
Around this home
Schools
Founders Memorial School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Essex Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 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
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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
$440,000 – $533,000
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