Listed by David Kennison • Century 21 Farm & Forest. Bought with Prime Real Estate.
Sold on may 2026
$250,000
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,030
sq ft
171 Mt Bess Rd, West Charleston, VT 05872
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About this home
Currently used as a one-bedroom home but listed with the town as a two-bedroom, this property has seen many recent updates including new flooring, roof, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and bathroom, along with multiple new windows. Set on 2 acres in a very peaceful country setting with only one other home on the road, it offers privacy and tranquility. The above-grade basement provides great potential to be finished for additional living space. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation with the snowmobile trail nearby and just minutes to Lake Willoughby, Lake Salem, Derby, and Island Pond. Ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat with modern improvements close to Vermont’s best natural attractions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$243Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Kennison• Century 21 Farm & Forest
Est. $2,302 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 171 Mt Bess Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5075372
May 1, 2026
Sold
$250,000
$243/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 31, 2026
Listed
$245,000
$238/sq ft
PrimeMLS #5003567
Sep 13, 2024
Sold
$215,000
$209/sq ft
Jul 9, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 3, 2024
Listed
$215,000
$209/sq ft
+14
Have you ever wanted an affordable home in the country? This one bedroom, one bath home sits on 2 private acres on a dead-end road. This home has been tastefully updated with new flooring, roof, electrical, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom renovations and multiple new windows making this home ready to move in. Wouldn't you love waking up and enjoying morning coffee on the covered porch in this peaceful setting? This home is located within minutes to Lake Willoughby, Lake Salem and Island Pond. Snowmobilers-Catch the VAST trail just down the road.
Lot Features: Country Setting, Level, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1994
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Gross Amount Tax: 2969.71
SPAN Number: 135-042-10637
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 501
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Hot Air
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Septic
Electric Information
100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Satellite Internet
Gas - LP/Bottle
Location
School Information
School District: North Country UHSD 22
Elementary School: Charleston Elementary
Elementary School: Charleston Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Charleston Elementary School
School - High: North Country Union High Sch
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Dirt, Gravel
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 316
Other Location Information
Directions: From Charleston Village travel route 105 East, take a right onto Route 5A south. Follow until Hudson road on your left and then follow Hudson Rd for approximately 1 mile to Mt Bess Road on your right. Property is the first driveway on your left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orleans County
APN: 13504210637
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Charleston Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
North Country Senior Uhsd #22
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.8mi
5/10
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Estimated sale price
$250,000 – $302,000
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