About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 12 Alder Lane in Essex Junction, VT is listed for $289,000 ($167 per sqft). Built in 1860, the home offers 1,728 sqft of living space on a 0.27 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1860
  • 0.27 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
1-car garage
1860
Listing Description

New Roof over front house this past weekend! New Photos and docs coming!!! Uncover a rare piece of local history with this unique 1860 property in the heart of Essex Junction. Originally built as a schoolhouse and masonry hub, this character-filled 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home boasts authentic historic charm without the restrictions of a formal historic registry.

An absolute contractor's dream or ideal sweat-equity opportunity, the major high-ticket systems are already in great shape, including updated electrical and HVAC systems, along with a brand-new roof currently being installed over the main house. Bring your vision to complete cosmetic updates and insulation upgrades to turn this classic residence into a modernized masterpiece.

The property features a one-car garage with the footprint and spatial capacity to easily convert into a two-car garage or expand into workshop space. Situated right off VT Route 15, you are ideally located just steps from local schools, shopping, dining, mountain trails, and quick access to Burlington. Bring your toolbox and bring this historic treasure into its next chapter!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,546/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$209
Interest$1,252
Insurance$84

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

12 Alder Lane

Essex Junction, VT 05452

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Kitchen/DiningLiving/DiningNatural LightBasement Laundry

Exterior Features

Garden SpaceNatural ShadeScreened Porch

Property Details

Flooring

VinylTileWood

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

Off StreetGarage

Heating

OilForced Air

Appliances

Electric Stove

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 12 Alder Lane is listed at $289,000 ($167/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,545 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1860, 0.27 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Natural Light. Exterior Features: Garden Space, Natural Shade, Screened Porch.

This property is listed by Jeremy Collins.

JC

Jeremy Collins

Agent at Ridgeline Real Estate Company LLC

Listed by Ridgeline Real Estate Company LLC · Broker phone: (802) 735-7353 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 5113938· Source: PrimeMLS· 16 days on PropertySimple

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12 Alder Lane, Essex Junction, VT 05452

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