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)
$605,000
Last Sold: Aug 29, 2025
22% over list $495K
$621/sqft
$605,000
Last Sold: Aug 29, 2025
22% over list $495K
$621/sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
974 sqft
(on 33.56 acres)
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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
Description
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)
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 29, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$621/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
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: $495,000Price Per Sqft: $621/sqft |
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 | |
5.13 | Single-Family Home | $178,000 | 07/18/25 | 1 | - | 478 | |
6.03 | Single-Family Home | $60,100 | 10/31/25 | 2 | - | 500 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 498 Scott Road.
- Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3
- 9-12
- Public
- 522 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review16y ago - Ripton Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 46 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageRipton Elementary is such an amazing school!Parent Review6y ago - Middlebury Union Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 369 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 Review6mo ago 
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SOLDAPR 7, 2026- SOLDOCT 27, 2025PrimeMLS, Closed
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498 Scott Road, Ripton, VT 05766 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 974 sqft single-family home built in 1967. This property is not currently available for sale. 498 Scott Road was last sold on Aug 29, 2025 for $605,000 (22% higher than the asking price of $495,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 498 Scott Road is $617,800.