Listed by Amey M Ryan, IPJ Real Estate, (802) 388-4242 . Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
498 Scott Road
Ripton, VT 05766
2 Beds
2 Baths
974 sqft (on 33.56 acres)
2 Beds
2 Baths
974 sqft
(on 33.56 acres)
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1967
Lot Size
33.56 acres
Living Area
974 sqft
Price/Sqft
$646
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Amey M Ryan
IPJ Real Estate, (802) 388-4242
Bought with: Kelly J Byers, Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty, (802) 864-0541
Source: PrimeMLS, MLS#5051293
About this House
SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment)
498 Scott Road, Ripton, VT 05766 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 974 sqft single-family home built in 1967. It last sold for $605,000 on Aug 29, 2025 (22% above the $495,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $629,000, with a rent estimate of $2,156/month.
Home Details for 498 Scott Road
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Concrete Floor,Partial,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 5 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (quarter): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 974 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Phone AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water HeaterDryerLaundry: 1st Floor LaundryRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wood,Wood StoveNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Wood |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Vinyl, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Vinyl, Wood |
View Has a ViewView: Water, Mountain(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Screened PorchOther Structures: Barn(s), OutbuildingExterior: Garden, Natural Shade, StorageFoundation: BlockGarden |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageParking: Shared Driveway,Gravel,On Site |
Frontage Waterfront: Stream, Waterfall, WaterfrontRoad Frontage: None, Dead End, Other, Private Road, Seasonal, SharedResponsible for Road Maintenance: Private Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, UnpavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic TankWater Body: _Unnamed |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 974 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1967 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cabin,Cottage/Camp |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Usage of Home: Residential |
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Price List Price: $495,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Ripton |
School Information Elementary School: Salisbury Community SchoolElementary School District: Addison CentralJr High / Middle School: Middlebury Union Middle #3Jr High / Middle School District: Addison CentralHigh School: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3High School District: Addison Central |
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Building Area Building Area: 974 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 33.56 Acres |
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BasementMls Number: 5051293Water ViewWater View: WaterAttribution Contact: Cell: 802-989-8156Above Grade Unfinished Area: 974Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet |
Price History for 498 Scott Road
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/29/2025 | $605,000 | Sold | PrimeMLS #5051293 |
| 07/23/2025 | $495,000 | Contingent | PrimeMLS #5051293 |
| 07/12/2025 | $495,000 | Listed For Sale | PrimeMLS #5051293 |
| 05/17/2021 | $283,800 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Assessment | $191,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 498 Scott Road
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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3.23 | Single-Family Home | $807,000 | 10/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,922 | |
4.00 | Single-Family Home | $173,000 | 01/14/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 480 | |
3.82 | Single-Family Home | $82,500 | 10/20/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,416 | |
3.77 | Single-Family Home | $850,000 | 02/05/26 | 11 | 10.5 | 5,258 | |
5.92 | Single-Family Home | $219,000 | 07/31/26 | 1 | 1 | 800 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 498 Scott Road.
- Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3
- 9-12
- Public
- 525 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review16y ago - Ripton Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 39 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageRipton Elementary is such an amazing school!Parent Review7y ago - Middlebury Union Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 381 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGreat school in a great town, went through some growing pains with Covid but had rebounded. It’s an IB world school, and it has some really effective leadership and teachers.Parent Review9mo ago 
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What Locals Say about Ripton
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100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
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Frequently asked questions about 498 Scott Road
- What is 498 Scott Road estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 498 Scott Road in Ripton, VT is $629,000.
- What is the price history for 498 Scott Road?498 Scott Road in Ripton, VT last sold for $605,000 in August 2025.
- Is Ripton a buyer's or seller's market?Ripton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What are the closest schools to 498 Scott Road?The closest schools to 498 Scott Road in Ripton, VT are Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3 (High, rated 9/10), Middlebury Union Middle School (rated 6/10), Ripton Elementary School (Pre-K).
- Does 498 Scott Road have laundry facilities?Yes, 498 Scott Road in Ripton, VT has in-unit laundry.
- How big is the lot at 498 Scott Road?The lot at 498 Scott Road in Ripton, VT is about 33.6 acres.
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