- beds
- 3
- baths
- 3
- sq ft
- 1,891
- Built
- 1850
488 Beach Road
Elmore, VT 05661
Residential · Active · MLS #5095645
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Carlson Real Estate | Karen Cleary
The home
About this home
Renovated 19th-century Vermont farmhouse just steps from Lake Elmore and bordering Elmore State Park's 700+ acres of conserved forest. Combining historic charm with modern comfort, this inviting home offers direct access to hiking trails, the Elmore Fire Tower, Catamount Trail skiing, snowshoeing, and year-round outdoor recreation right from your backyard. The open-concept interior features spacious living and dining areas, a bright kitchen, charming breakfast nook, large mudroom with radiant heat, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths - including the spacious primary suite with private bath and Juliet balcony offering seasonal views of the lake. Thoughtful updates create a warm and welcoming atmosphere while preserving the home's vintage farmhouse vibe. Walk to Lake Elmore Beach and the Elmore General Store, or explore nearby attractions including the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Stowe, Morrisville, Smugglers' Notch, Jay Peak, golf courses, breweries, and the Northeast Kingdom. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Vermont's four-season lifestyle in a truly special setting.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Wood, Oil, Radiant Floor
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
Building4 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1850
- Foundation
- Stone
- Roof
- Metal, Shingle
Land & utilities3 property facts
- Lot size
- 2 acres
- Water
- Well
- Zoning
- Rural East
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,360
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,783 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,503
- Property tax
- $280
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,360. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Elmore.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $495,000 | $1,157,50057% below local |
| Price / sq ft | $262 | $48746% below local |
| Days on market | 35 | 7654% below local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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