Welcome to Leicester, VT perfectly situated near Fern Lake, Lake Dunmore, Branbury Beach State Park, the Silver Lake Trail, and the Minnie Baker Trailhead. Skiing, hiking, swimming, kayaking and year-round recreation are minutes away. Set back from the road you are welcomed with Spruce, fruit trees and a granite walkway. A new, oversized front deck with fire pit creates a welcoming outdoor gathering space, perfect for sunset dinners. A peaceful, wooded backyard offers both privacy and convenience. You will love this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. Important upgrades include new insulation in both attic and basement, new200-amp electrical service, new heat pump water heater along with perimeter drainage to make this home both energy efficient and weather ready. The spacious mudroom provides easy entry from both the front and back of the house, along with direct access to the attached garage which can accommodate three cars. The garage also includes an insulated room perfect for a workshop, or hobby space. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the first floor, offering comfortable, accessible living with newly finished wood floors throughout. The kitchen shines with handcrafted oak cabinets, new stainless-steel appliances and roof prism for natural light. The home is further enhanced by a standing seam metal roof, vinyl siding, and newer windows and doors allowing natural light year-round. With ample dining space off the kitchen and a parlor stove in the living area, this home provides Vermont ambiance at its best. The basement includes a finished family room, exercise area, built-in cabinetry with display shelving, and abundant storage. A whole home generator provides emergency power within seconds when required. The private backyard features room for gardening, a patio for entertaining, and a large open pavilion structure. Heat options include wood, pellet and a new oil furnace. Come live your best Vermont Life!
This charming 4 bedroom 2 bath home in rural Leicester is ready for a new owner! This property has something for everyone. There's the rural 0.88 acres surrounded by woods just waiting for a garden and some chickens. .. There's the well maintained house with a standing seam metal roof, backup generator, newer wood pellet furnace, a large, partially finished basement with a workshop, a large family room that could be turned into a mancave, split into more rooms, or used as storage, and the large two car garage. .. Additionally the bedrooms and bathrooms are all accessible on one level with just a few stairs to the laundry in the breezeway and handrails in the hallway for added safety. For all the water and beach lovers there is beautiful Lake Dunmore and the Branbury State Park within easy biking distance and if you enjoy hiking there is the Silver Lake Trail with another lake to swim or camp at, and the Minnie Baker Trailhead, both just down the road! Enjoy the privacy and peace that the sloped woods behind the property provides. Of course, one of the largest benefits of this property is being less than 20 minutes of main roads to downtown Middlebury, 10 minutes to Brandon, and 30 minutes to Middlebury Snowbowl and more amenities in Rutland. Showings Start January 11.
NEREN #4983460
Feb 22, 2024
Rental Removed
$3,000
$1/sq ft
Jan 30, 2024
Listed for Rent
$3,000
$1/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4914838
Sep 26, 2022
Sold
$316,000
$122/sq ft
Aug 10, 2022
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2022
Relisted
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Jun 19, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 13, 2022
Price Changed
$325,000
$125/sq ft
Jun 8, 2022
Listed
$365,000
$140/sq ft
+35
Welcoming and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home right near Fern Lake & Lake Dunmore. Private backyard for relaxing or gardening, patio for entertaining, and a large open woodshed. Living room with picture window overlooks the sprawling level lawn. Kitchen with beautiful hand crafted oak cabinets and built-in high counter. You can relax knowing your property has you covered with the standing seam roof, vinyl siding and newer windows throughout! The spacious and useful breeze way brings you to the large attached garage which can hold 3 cars, and has a storage room. The basement has a 16X24 finished family room with woodstove, hearth and built-in cabinets with display shelving. Standby Generator takes care of the home in seconds when needed, and you have your choice of heating with your wood, pellet or oil furnaces!! 30 X 13 workshop in the basement with an air filtration system. Everywhere you turn there is something special!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,423 (+5.2%)
$33,800 + $178,200
$212,000
2024
$4,203 (+31.7%)
$33,800 + $175,200
$209,000
2023
$3,191 (−9.9%)
$33,800 + $175,200
$209,000
2022
$3,541 (−0.6%)
$33,800 + $175,200
$209,000
2021
$3,563 (+0.8%)
$33,800 + $175,200
$209,000
2020
$3,536 (+1.3%)
$33,800 + $175,200
$209,000
2019
$3,491 (+3.0%)
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
2018
$3,391 (−0.2%)
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
2016
$3,397 (−6.4%)
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
2015
$3,629 (+39.7%)
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
2014
$2,597
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
2013
$23,800 + $194,700
$218,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,019
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,019
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Addison County
APN
34510710127
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
L2
Lake Shore District
The Lakeshore 1 District L1 District encompasses the area from the mean high water line inland for 150 ft. and comprises the development immediately adjacent to Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake. The Lakeshore 2 District L2 District surrounds Lakeshore District 1 from 150 ft. to 2500 ft. from the mean water level of either lake. The L1 and L2 Districts is located within the Lake Districts Area of the Leicester Town Plan. As such, the primary purpose of both Districts is to govern uses to limit their impact on the visual and natural resources surrounding Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake. Both Lakeshore Districts are composed of largely single family dwellings, including many seasonal cottages that provide their character and culture. However, a trend toward conversion of seasonal cottages to permanent year-round dwellings has arisen. These Regulations are intended to ensure changes to existing structures protect the water quality and environment and support and re-enforce the scale and character of the architecture surrounding Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake. As such, setbacks from the lake and retention of existing vegetation are encouraged. Marshy areas will be protected. Residential and other compatible complementary uses are permitted in both Districts at existing density levels; L1 is currently denser than L2. Commercial activities are permitted in both Districts after conditional use review focusing on their scale and character and their water quality, transportation and operational impacts. The L2 District contains important communal views from Lake Dunmore. In many areas steep slopes should limit development to areas with good access and limited visual impacts. Vegetation should be retained in these areas to reduce impacts
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Timberland
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 91° expected this year, 16 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Leicester, VT • 05733
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1537 Lake Dunmore Rd
$455,898
$9,102 under list price of $465K
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