Listed by Shari Swainbank • Coldwell Banker Islands Realty. Bought with Liamos Real Estate.

Off Market Aug 2009 for $1M

$1,629,761

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,832/mo

•

3,834

sq ft

257 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 05486

About this home

Incredible, tastefully renovated lakefront home w/ 197 ft of nice gradual lakefront on Beech Bay in So. Hero. Enjoy Lake Champlains beautiful westerly views from every room in the house. Custom design kitchen w/ maple cabinets and soap stone counter tops. A cooks delight! Entertain in the very spacious living/dining area overlooking the Islands beautiful lake sunsets and where you can cozy up to the soapstone FP. Retire to the 1st floor master suite w/ built-ins. 3 bay garage with storage above.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

1.8 acresLot Size

$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Shari Swainbank • Coldwell Banker Islands Realty

Bought with Ted Liamos • Liamos Real Estate

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:PrimeMLS #3067021

Redfin Estimate

$1,629,761

$555K since sold in August 2009$428K since August

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This home's estimate is 45.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,900,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths4,085 sq ft
25 Cavendish Cv, South Hero, VT 05486
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$400,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,864 sq ft
3 Bouchard Dr, Peru, NY 12972
Listing by Century 21 The One
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,625,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,660 sq ft
1723 Marble Island Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,419,000
D
3 beds4.5 baths3,695 sq ft
25 Ministry Ln, Grand Isle, VT 05458
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$392,500
E
3 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
2 Town Line Rd, South Hero, VT 05486
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$999,999
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,120 sq ft
266 Smith Dr, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Listing by Century 21 The One

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$4,433/mo

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Market trends in 05486, VT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$742K

$207K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER
$95,000
1 bed2 baths— sq ft
11 Pike Cir, South Hero, VT 05486
$69,000
1 bed— baths650 sq ft
24 Eagle Ln, South Hero, VT 05486
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Sale history for 257 W Shore Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #3067021

Aug 7, 2009

Sold

$1,075,000

$280/sq ft

Apr 13, 2009

Listed

$1,295,000

$338/sq ft

PrimeMLS #3023347

Jan 16, 2006

Sold

$727,500

$190/sq ft

Oct 14, 2005

Listed

$765,000

$200/sq ft

Situated on the quiet shores of Beech Bay in So. Hero, this architectural designed home offers the solitude of priv. country living. Fantastic views and sunsets may be enjoyed from the glassed sunroom or down at the waters edge where there is a concrete patio and easy access to approx. 200` of direct lakefront. The GR w/ open ceiling to the 2nd story features FP with blk marble hearth and mezzanine walkway. Loft may be used for addl sleeping area or a cozy reading spot. All data from seller/town

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,608 (−1.3%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2024

$24,938 (+26.9%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2023

$19,651 (−16.1%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2022

$23,428 (+1.5%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2021

$23,080 (−3.1%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2020

$23,807 (+5.0%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2019

$22,684 (+3.4%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2018

$21,946 (+4.0%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2017

$21,102 (+0.7%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2016

$20,957 (+0.9%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2015

$20,777 (+9.3%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2014

$19,008

$511,700 + $689,000

$1,200,700

2013

$511,700 + $689,000

$1,200,700

Tax history for 257 W Shore Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,608 (−1.3%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2024

$24,938 (+26.9%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2023

$19,651 (−16.1%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2022

$23,428 (+1.5%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2021

$23,080 (−3.1%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2020

$23,807 (+5.0%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2019

$22,684 (+3.4%)

$534,700 + $592,100

$1,126,800

2018

$21,946 (+4.0%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2017

$21,102 (+0.7%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2016

$20,957 (+0.9%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2015

$20,777 (+9.3%)

$534,700 + $613,900

$1,148,600

2014

$19,008

$511,700 + $689,000

$1,200,700

2013

$511,700 + $689,000

$1,200,700

*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

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,445

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Grand Isle County

APN

60318911108

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 3
Location: Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Bulkhead, Other

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Water Heater: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle
Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Draperies, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining, Master Bedroom With Bath, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 30X16
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 21X14

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 21X16.5

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 29X27
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 19X16
Level: 2

Room 6 Information
Foyer
Foyer

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 22X17
Level: 1

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 13.8X16
Level: 1

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 20X13
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Great Room

Room 11 Information
Breakfast Nook

Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 19X11.5
Level: 2

Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1

Room 17 Information
Full Bath
Level: 1

Room 18 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 19 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1

Exterior

Building Information
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3834
Color: Tan
Deck, Patio
Foundation: Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Cedar

Driveway
Circular, Gravel, Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Common Land Acres: 0
Waterfront

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1986
Waterfront: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year Notes: 08-09
Gross Amount Tax: 12996

Financing Information
Cash Only, Conventional

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Hot Air
Heat Fuel: Gas - Liquid Propane Bottle

Sewer Information
Pump Up, Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: Vt Elec Co
220 Plug, Generator

Water Information
Drilled Well, Purifier/Soft

Other Utilities Information
Fuel Company: Liberty
Phone Company: Fairpoint

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Folsom Comm Ctr
Elementary School: Folsom Comm Ctr
Middle/Jr School: Folsom Ed. and Community Ctr

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 158

Other Location Information
Directions: I89 Exit 17 take Rt2 to Islands, left on Tracy Rd, bear left on Station Rd to end, then left onto West Shore rd #257
Development / Subdivision: None (SHero)

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,445
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Grand Isle County
APN: 60318911108

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Property Disclosure

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Schools

Folsum Education & Community Center

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

9/10

Colchester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi

9/10

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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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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South Hero, VT • 05486

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Estimated sale price

$1.55M – $1.88M

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Home values near 257 W Shore Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
236 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1444 Sq. Ft.	$390,652
240 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1799 Sq. Ft.	$549,665

Address	Redfin Estimate
253 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$739,702
245 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2298 Sq. Ft.	$1,008,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2962 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,807
243 West Shore Rd, South Hero, VT 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2736 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,759

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