OFF MARKET

Listed by Sharon Faust • Big Bear Real Estate. Bought with Big Bear Real Estate.

Off Market Dec 2017 for $289K

$639,722

•

2,134

sq ft

542 Old 5A Rd, Orleans, VT 05860

About this home

Your timing couldn't be better, you are looking for a unique lake front cottage w/ lots of family room. And magically this spacious structure w/ 145ft. LF w/ child friendly beach becomes available on the most sought after lake in the N E K. After being in the same family for 50 years they are offering to you their memory filled treasure, its 4 bedrooms, 4 screened sleeping porches, 2 baths, a cozy fireplace w/ gas insert, wood burning stove, large sunlit windows overlooking the lake on both floors. Feel the timeless charm amidst country decour, tongue & groove pine walls & wood flooring. Follow a woodland path through a delightful foot bridge to the sparkling lake. The cottage appears to be co-existing seamlessly in its natural surroundings, partly shaded w/ trees while waves lick its shoreline. There is a large existing dock right at the water edge, bring your chair, fishing pole & a good book. Of course a garage for toys. With a little TLC the next 50 yrs are yours to enjoy.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.86 acresLot Size

$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Sharon Faust • Big Bear Real Estate

Bought with Sharon Faust • Big Bear Real Estate

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4451816

Redfin Estimate

$639,722

$351K since sold in December 2017$54K since August

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This home's estimate is 204.9% higher than the average sale price ($210K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$178,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
1761 Route 5A, Orleans, VT 05860
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$245,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,018 sq ft
77 Maple St, Island Pond, VT 05846
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$172,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,754 sq ft
2570 Maple Hill Rd, Barton, VT 05822
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$310,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,971 sq ft
562 Lake Region Rd, Orleans, VT 05860
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$169,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
120 Lake St, Barton, VT 05822
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$185,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
7104 VT RT 105, East Charleston, VT 05833

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Market trends in 05860, VT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$334K

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

90d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$480,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,236 sq ft
597 Chapdelaine Rd, Brownington, VT 05860
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Sale history for 542 Old 5A Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4451816

Dec 5, 2017

Sold

$289,000

$135/sq ft

Nov 27, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 25, 2017

Delisted

—

Oct 24, 2017

Contingent

—

Oct 24, 2017

Delisted

—

Sep 26, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 23, 2017

Relisted

—

Sep 23, 2017

Delisted

—

Mar 14, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 27, 2016

Relisted

—

Sep 26, 2016

Price Changed

$375,000

$176/sq ft

Sep 18, 2016

Delisted

—

Aug 9, 2016

Price Changed

$398,000

$187/sq ft

Jun 30, 2016

Price Changed

$439,000

$206/sq ft

Sep 19, 2015

Listed

$460,000

$216/sq ft

Tax history for 542 Old 5A Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.86 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,134

Year built

1909

Style

Other

County

Orleans County

APN

72923210188

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Location: Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
None

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Carpet, Softwood, Vinyl
Water Heater: Electric
Attic, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Natural Woodwork, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Level: 1

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: 1

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Level: 2

Room 11 Information
Porch
Level: 2

Room 12 Information
Porch
Level: 2

Room 13 Information
Porch
Level: 2

Room 14 Information
Porch
Level: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2134
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 2134
Color: red
Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Private Dock
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Post/Piers
Roof: Metal, Standing Seam
Exterior: Cedar, Shake

Driveway
Gravel

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Country Setting, Lake View, Level, Mountain View, Sloping, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1910
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 460000
Assessment Year: 2015

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Year Notes: 2015
Gross Amount Tax: 8606.14
SPAN Number: 729-232-10188

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 200/252

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other
Heat: Baseboard, Electric, Gas Heater, Other, Stove, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle, Wood

Sewer Information
Cesspool

Electric Information
Electric Company: Barton Elec. Co.
150 Amp

Water Information
Spring
Water Frontage Length: 145

Location

School Information
School District: Orleans Central
Elementary School: Choice
Elementary School: Choice

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 145
Gravel, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: From North Beach on Rte 5A traveling towards the South Beach take a right onto Old 5 A property is on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,134
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1909
Year Renovated: —
County: Orleans County
APN: 72923210188

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Water Body Information
Lake
Name: Willoughby
Access: Owned

Misc. Information
Seasonal: Yes

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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

1/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 85° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

4% 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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Estimated sale price

$608,000 – $736,000

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Home values near 542 Old 5A Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Old 5A Road, Orleans, VT 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2017 Sq. Ft.	$573,656
562 Old 5A Road, Orleans, VT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$631,303

Address	Redfin Estimate
584 Old 5A Road, Orleans, VT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,446,188
696 Old State Route 5A, Orleans, VT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 656 Sq. Ft.	$519,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
452 Old 5A Road, Orleans, VT 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	$552,852
2797 Vt Route 5A, Orleans, VT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1524 Sq. Ft.	$369,989

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