This amazing, energy-efficient, super-insulated HERS-rated straw bale house was built by one of this area’s best green home builders. R-30 walls. R-15 continuous exterior insulated concrete foundation. Triple-pane, aluminum-clad, wood interior windows that tilt & turn for easy cleaning. 8” dense-pack cellulose insulation. Clay plaster and lime plaster interior walls for airtightness. No-step entrance for accessibility; 4’ hallways, 3’ doorways, 5’ turnarounds in kitchen and bathrooms. Roll-in shower. Thermostatically-controlled electric radiant heat panels. Standing seam metal roof. Locally-harvested pine & hemlock timbers. No plywood; all sheathing and subfloors are local pine boards. Cherry floors logged & milled in Putney. Guilford slate hearth, mudroom and bathroom floors. Hearthstone Castleton wood stove. Delayed showings; Open House: Saturday, November 12, 10am-noon.
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Listed by:
John Hatton,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off:802-254-6400
Bought with: Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
$485,000
490 Akley Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
2beds
1,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
4.52 Acres Lot
$527,400 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$2,685 Estimated rent
Home value
$527,400
$501,000 - $559,000
$2,685/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 21, 2023 at 07:23am
Listed by:
John Hatton,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off:802-254-6400
Bought with:
Thom Dahlin
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4935767
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Wood, Electric, Radiant Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Softwood
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Full,Insulated,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,980
- Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,990
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Dirt, Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Laundry Access w/No Steps, Bathroom w/Roll-in Shower, No Stairs from Parking, One-Level Home, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 212
Lot
- Size: 4.52 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: 8102512743
- Zoning description: Rural residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal,Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Construction, Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Windows
- Indoor air quality: Ventilation
- Construction elements: Regionally-Sourced Materials
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Brattleboro
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Dirt, Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2023 | Sold | $485,000-8.3%$244/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #4935767 | ||
| 11/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $529,000+677.9%$266/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4935767 | ||
| 12/3/2012 | Sold | $68,000$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $318,410 |
| 2023 | -- | $318,410 +27.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $250,520 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 05301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Guilford Central SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Brattleboro Area Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- NAWindham Regional Career CenterGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brattleboro Elem Schools
- Middle: Brattleboro Area Middle School
- High: Brattleboro High School
- District: Brattleboro School District
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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