Listed by Beverly Noble • Coldwell Banker Islands Realty. Bought with Apple Island Real Estate.
Off market jul 2020 for $300K
$640,494
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,036/mo
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,902
sq ft
1553 W Shore Rd, Isle La Motte, VT 05463
About this home
This property is an exceptional combination of a warm, welcoming, comfortable farmhouse with 224' of beautiful west facing lakeshore, and many country living features on a beautiful 1 1/2 acre lot. The house has been extensively upgraded with a new furnace, drilled well, electrical panels, hardwood floors, new windows, doors, roof and insulation. The huge re-built garage features a workshop, a summer kitchen with appliances, a boat shed and a roomy 2nd floor storage and/or bunk house. Solar panels on the garage roof provide all power for the present owners with net metering. The yard has a well-established orchard of apple, apricot, pear, cherry, plum and peach trees as well as blueberries, elderberries, grapes and strawberries, Established vegetable and flower gardens feature asparagus and many perennials. There is a garden shed, a chicken run and movable chicken house. A new stone masonry wood-fired pizza/bread oven with attached charcoal grill offers opportunities for entertaining guests who come to enjoy Lake Champlain. A boat lift and floating dock are included with the property and a boat ramp makes lake access easy. The beach is gravel and the fishing off-shore is excellent summer and winter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Beverly Noble• Coldwell Banker Islands Realty
Bought with Michael Ryan• Apple Island Real Estate
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$3,087/mo
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Market trends in 05463, VT
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
+0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$607K
$43K MoM
Avg. days on market
89d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1553 W Shore Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4758559
Jul 7, 2020
Sold
$300,000
$158/sq ft
May 8, 2020
Contingent
—
May 6, 2020
Delisted
—
May 5, 2020
Contingent
—
May 1, 2020
Delisted
—
Feb 11, 2020
Contingent
—
Feb 11, 2020
Pending
—
Jan 3, 2020
Relisted
—
Jan 2, 2020
Delisted
—
Dec 3, 2019
Price Changed
$325,000
$171/sq ft
Jun 14, 2019
Listed
$344,000
$181/sq ft
PrimeMLS #3084367
Oct 10, 2003
Sold
$200,000
$105/sq ft
Apr 8, 2003
Listed
$219,500
$115/sq ft
WONDERFUL WESTERLY LAKEFRONT. GRADUAL BEACH, DOCK. APT WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURES IN ISLE LA MOTTE. MAIN HOUSE WAS BUILT AS FARMHOUSE AT TURN OF THE CENTURY. IN `MOVE-IN` CONDITION WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION. APARTMENT IS NOW VACANT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,015 (−3.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2024
$7,255 (+14.5%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2023
$6,334 (−4.1%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2022
$6,606 (−5.8%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2021
$7,010 (+1.5%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2020
$6,903 (+2.8%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2019
$6,717 (+10.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2018
$6,090 (+0.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2017
$6,069 (−1.8%)
$303,600
2016
$6,183 (+2.1%)
$303,600
2015
$6,058
$303,600
2013
$286,400
Tax history for 1553 W Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,015 (−3.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2024
$7,255 (+14.5%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2023
$6,334 (−4.1%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2022
$6,606 (−5.8%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2021
$7,010 (+1.5%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2020
$6,903 (+2.8%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2019
$6,717 (+10.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2018
$6,090 (+0.3%)
$143,400 + $208,200
$351,600
2017
$6,069 (−1.8%)
$303,600
2016
$6,183 (+2.1%)
$303,600
2015
$6,058
$303,600
2013
$286,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Beach Access, Country Setting, Lake Access, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Landscaped, Mountain View, Orchards, Water View, Waterfront
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Lake Champlain
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1850
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Champlain Lake
Water Body Access: Yes
Beach Access, Dock Access
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Gross Amount Tax: 6089.69
SPAN Number: 318-100-10480
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 272
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Gas Heater - Vented
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, Oil
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field
Electric Information
Electric Company: VT Electric Cooperative
200 Amp
Water Information
Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private, Purifier/Soft
Water Restrictions: Yes
Water Frontage Length: 224
Power Production Information
Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
Other Utilities Information
Fuel Company: Rowley Fuels
Phone Company: Consolidated Communicatio
Phone, DSL, Gas - LP/Bottle, Gas - Underground, Internet - Dial-up
Location
Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Beach Access, Boat Launch, Boat Mooring, Docks
School Information
School District: Grand Isle School District
Elementary School: Isle La Motte Elem. School
Elementary School: Isle La Motte Elem. School
Middle/Jr School: Isle La Motte Elem. School
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Paved
Other Location Information
Directions: From the South;follow rte 2 through North Hero, turn left on 129 by the brown church, Continue on Rt 129 until the Y in the rd and turn left to Isle LaMotte. Go approx 2 1/2 miles to School St, go down to the end of School St and turn left onto West Shore rd and it's approx 1/2 mile. Look for sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Isle County
APN: 31810010480
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Lake
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed
Around this home
Schools
North Hero Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.9mi
Alburg Community Education Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
2/10
Missisquoi Valley Uhsd #7
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 12.9mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being 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
3% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.3 hrs
2.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$609,000 – $737,000
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