- beds
- 3
- baths
- 3
- sq ft
- 2,578
- Built
- 1984
540 Route 7 Ave
Highgate, VT 05488
Residential · Active Under Contract · MLS #5070747
Listing Courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC | Chad Bruyette
The home
About this home
Highgate Home with Extensive Renovations & 2.51± Acres Welcome to this recently renovated Highgate property offering a comfortable single-family home, detached 2-car garage, and 2.51± acres in a convenient northern Vermont location. Set back from U.S. Route 7, the property offers a nice combination of privacy, usable outdoor space, and easy access to nearby amenities. The home has undergone extensive renovations and upgrades throughout much of the interior. Improvements include new and updated interior walls, flooring, plumbing, and electrical components, along with three renovated bathrooms and a new washer and dryer. These substantial improvements provide a refreshed interior and the benefit of numerous recently updated components. The home also features two heat sources, providing added flexibility and comfort throughout Vermont's changing seasons. A nicely sized deck extends the living space outdoors and offers a great spot for grilling, dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The 2.51± acre lot features a blend of open lawn and light tree cover, providing plenty of room for gardening, pets, recreation, or other outdoor activities. A spacious detached 2-car garage provides ample room for vehicles, tools, recreational equipment, and storage, with additional possibilities for workshop or hobby space. Conveniently located along the Route 7 corridor, the property provides easy access to Highgate, St. Albans, Interstate 89, shopping, dining, schools, and everyday services. The Canadian border is also nearby, providing convenient access for travel into Quebec. Lake Champlain and the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge offer additional opportunities for boating, fishing, hunting, paddling, wildlife viewing, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior3 property facts
- Rooms
- 10
- Heating
- Wood, Oil
- Cooling
- None
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1984
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 2.51 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Zoning
- Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $4,583
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$2,784 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $2,402
- Property tax
- $382
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $4,583. 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
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| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $475,000 | $379,90025% above local |
| Price / sq ft | $184 | $21414% below local |
| Days on market | 284 | 93205% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 12, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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