Listed by Dana Valentine • Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman (Cell: 802-324-2348). Bought with Geri Reilly Real Estate.
Off Market Jan 2026 for $465K
$523,083
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,951/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,808
sq ft
55 Foster Rd, Essex, VT 05452
About this home
Updated, 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home at the end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by Foster Road Fields, with an oversized 2-car garage and finished basement. First floor includes 3 bedrooms and remodeled full bath. Recent family room addition with French doors to private rear deck overlooking open space. Sunny living opens to tastefully updated kitchen with newer cabinets, stainless appliances, and tile backsplash. Lower level has 3/4 bath and two more rooms with flexible use - one is a cozy office/guest space and the other opens to the backyard. Partially fenced yard with raised bed gardens in fabulous location surrounded by open space and school fields. 20 minutes to UVM and close to stores and restaurants at the Essex Experience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Valentine• Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman
Town of Essex in process of reassessment for all residential properties. Updated 3 BR hillside ranch on a cul-de-sac within sight and walking distance of town schools and town park. Finished area in basement includes two large rooms and 3/4 bath. Updates include siding, windows, doors. 2 car garage addition w/ family room and big deck. Subject to finding suitable housing.
PrimeMLS #3007343
Oct 11, 2001
Sold
$128,000
$71/sq ft
Apr 7, 2001
Listed
$128,000
$71/sq ft
LAST HOME ON A DEAD END STREET NEXT TO TOWN OF ESSEX PARK. GREAT STARTER. NEAT AND TIDY. WALKOUT BASEMENT TO WOOD BACKYARD. TOWN OWNED FOREST LAND. WALK TO ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 3-8.SOUTHERN EXPOSURE. NEWLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL 2 YRS AGO. POOL +-6
Public Records
Mar 2, 1987
Sold
$73,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,928 (+8.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2024
$4,532 (+4.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2023
$4,325 (−18.4%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2022
$5,299 (−1.4%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2021
$5,374
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2020
$5,376 (+6.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2019
$5,035 (+0.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2018
$4,996 (−12.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2017
$5,721 (+14.2%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2016
$5,008 (+0.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2015
$4,973 (+1,107.0%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2011
$412
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
Tax history for 55 Foster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,928 (+8.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2024
$4,532 (+4.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2023
$4,325 (−18.4%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2022
$5,299 (−1.4%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2021
$5,374
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2020
$5,376 (+6.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2019
$5,035 (+0.8%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2018
$4,996 (−12.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2017
$5,721 (+14.2%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2016
$5,008 (+0.7%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2015
$4,973 (+1,107.0%)
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
2011
$412
$85,800 + $157,800
$243,600
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,808
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706711697
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.