Listed by Elise Polli • KW Vermont. Bought with Signature Properties of Vermont.
Off market may 2021 for $350K
$521,870
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,364/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,658
sq ft
343 River Rd, Essex, VT 05452
About this home
Showings start 02/20 at Open House. Open House Saturday 2/20 from 11-1. This 2-level countryside gem on 9+ acres in Essex offers lots of natural light both inside and out. This move in ready home includes three spacious bedrooms plus two full baths, one on each floor. A bright open kitchen, dining room, and living space is perfect for entertaining. The dining room offers easy access to the back patio for grilling and bonfires at the fire pit. The upstairs master bedroom features new red oak floors as well as an office nook. The second bedroom is large enough to function as both bedroom and a flex space (currently being used as a play room). This home has been lovingly updated in past few years including newer gutters, gourmet refrigerator, new 2020 kitchen range, added insulation in attic, 3 heat pumps for energy efficiency, a tankless hot water heater and more. Features include views of the nearby Winooski River, kitchen island, master bedroom skylights and ceiling fan, and plenty of dry basement storage. Outside you'll enjoy access to hiking trails from your backyard, raised beds for gardening and ample parking. Make this hillside oasis your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
10.58 acresLot Size
$315Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Elise Polli• KW Vermont
Bought with Matt Brouillard• Signature Properties of Vermont
Private and spacious three bedroom cape with over 10 acres of land! Large eat in kitchen with copious counter and cabinet space. gas stove, center island plenty of natural lighting and a doors leading out to the wonder deck overlooking the wooded backyard and decorative pond. the living room is very spacious with an attractive gas fireplace great for relaxing on the cooler nights. First floor bedroom with full bath. Second level offer two well sized bedroom including the master suite. The master suite has several closets and a sitting area to relax and read, large full bath and plenty of windows. The second bedroom has several closets and a door leading to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. Full basement with a separate workshop area for the handy person. Nice wooded private location with some mountain views. A short drive to Bolton Valley Ski Resort, Stowe Ski Resort, Sugarbush Ski Resort, Waterbury resevior for camping and boating. Close to hiking trails. Near VAST trails!
Public Records
Sep 22, 1998
Sold
$120,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1993
Sold
$35,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,569 (+8.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2024
$5,121 (+11.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2023
$4,583 (−23.5%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2022
$5,989 (−1.4%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2021
$6,074
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2020
$6,075 (+6.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2019
$5,691 (+0.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2018
$5,647 (−12.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2017
$6,466 (+14.2%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2016
$5,660 (+0.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2015
$5,620 (+1,108.6%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2011
$465
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
Tax history for 343 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,569 (+8.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2024
$5,121 (+11.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2023
$4,583 (−23.5%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2022
$5,989 (−1.4%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2021
$6,074
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2020
$6,075 (+6.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2019
$5,691 (+0.8%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2018
$5,647 (−12.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2017
$6,466 (+14.2%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2016
$5,660 (+0.7%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2015
$5,620 (+1,108.6%)
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
2011
$465
$124,800 + $150,500
$275,300
*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
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,658
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706711683
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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.
Directions: From Burlington, get on I-89S. Take Exit 11. Turn left onto US-2W. Turn right onto VT-117W (River Rd). On River Road, home is located halfway between N. Williston Road and Skunk Hollow. River Road is also known as VT-117.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,658
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Chittenden County
APN: 20706711683
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Founders Memorial School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Essex Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 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.
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Estimated sale price
$496,000 – $601,000
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