498 Scott Rd Ripton, VT 05766
Property details
About 498 Scott Rd
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)
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Heating: Wood, Wood Stove
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $495,000
- Price/SqFt: $508
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,650
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: From Rt 7 in Middlebury, take VT Route 125 East towards Ripton/Hancock. Follow Rt 125 through the Town of Ripton and go past the Middlebury College Breadloaf campus (Rikert Touring Ctr/Yellow Buildings) take a left through the stone gate onto Deacon Hill Road. 1st right onto Scott Rd to the end.
- Year Built: 1967
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 974 SqFt
- Lot Size: 33.56 Acres
- MLS Number: 5051293
- Office Name: IPJ Real Estate
- Office Phone: (802) 989-8156
- Listing Agent: Amey Ryan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Home Sold | $283,800 |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Home Sold | $201,825 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,200 | $4,650 |
| 2022 | $191,200 | $- |
| 2021 | $180,300 | $4,322 |
| 2020 | $180,300 | $4,275 |
| 2019 | $180,300 | $4,275 |
| 2018 | $180,300 | $4,213 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Neshobe Elementary School
Public District PK-6
9.5 mi
•17 Neshobe Cir
9
Rochester School
Public District PK-6
9.7 mi
•222 S Main St
6
Mary Hogan Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.4 mi
•201 Mary Hogan Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,877. Typical income of Ripton, VT residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Oldies
Classic Country
Frequently asked questions
About 498 Scott Rd
The listing price of 498 Scott Rd property is $495,000.
The property 498 Scott Rd is a house located in Ripton, Vermont, 05766.
Active Listing: 498 Scott Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 498 Scott Rd are: Neshobe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rochester School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Mary Hogan Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Middlebury Union Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), White River Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Orwell Village School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Middlebury Union High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Otter Valley Union High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mt. Abraham Union High School #61 (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,650 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 17, 2021 for $283,800 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 498 Scott Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 498 Scott Rd is 974 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 498 Scott Rd is 1967.
This home is located at 498 Scott Rd in Ripton, VT and zip code 05748. This 974 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 33.56 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $495,000.