Private country living meets convenience in this charming 3-bedroom Cape tucked away on 4.98 acres at the end of a quiet dirt road in Essex. Surrounded by woods and nature, this property offers the privacy and space you’ve been looking for while remaining just minutes from Essex schools, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. The home has a welcoming character, with wood shingle siding and a flexible layout designed for comfortable living. The heart of the home is the large living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, creating a bright and airy gathering space with two sets of French doors that open to the enclosed porch. A dedicated office/music room adds even more flexibility. The kitchen features gorgeous custom hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, oversized fridge/freezer and an eat-in area. A previous owner converted the former garage into a spacious primary bedroom suite with a brand-new 3/4 bathroom, while two additional bedrooms provide room for family or guests. The mudroom/laundry room adds storage and functionality, and the finished bonus space in the basement provides space for a playroom, gym, or other bonus space. Upstairs, a versatile loft and full bathroom offer space for a studio, guest area, office, or hobbies. Tons of potential for the right buyers, this property is an opportunity for the next owner to make improvements and add value. A wonderful setting for buyers seeking acreage, privacy, and room to spread out without giving up the convenience of Essex. Seller is offering $4,000 concession to replace carpets in loft, stairway and stairway to basement.
Tucked back againist the woods off a dead end road, this home offers a modicum of privacy with all the conveniences of Essex living. Completely remodeled in the past 5 years with a year round sunporch with radiant heat and a master suite addition also with radiant heat. This charming home has lovely hardwood flooring and tile work, a super kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinets and a living room with vaulted ceilings with skylights. Quadrifire cast iron pellet stove installed in the FP burns a variety of different pellets.
PrimeMLS #3017014
Dec 20, 2002
Sold
$227,000
$72/sq ft
Nov 6, 2002
Listed
$235,000
$74/sq ft
UNIQUE CONTEMP. RANCH, CHERRY KITCHEN CABINETS W/ GRANITE COUNTERS, TILE FLOOR. OPEN LR-DR W/ BRICK FP CATHEDRAL CEILING W/ SKYLIGHTS. MASTER SUITE W/ WI CLOSET BATH W/ JETTED TUB. CALL NITE BEFORE FOR APPOINTMENT. CUFSH
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,143 (+11.5%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2024
$8,197 (+13.2%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2023
$7,242 (−22.7%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2022
$9,367 (−2.7%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2021
$9,630
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2020
$9,631 (+6.3%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2019
$9,062 (+8.3%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2018
$8,366 (−12.7%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2017
$9,581 (+14.2%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2016
$8,386 (+12.4%)
$129,200 + $278,700
$407,900
2015
$7,458 (+1,108.8%)
$129,200 + $236,100
$365,300
2011
$617
$129,200 + $236,100
$365,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.93 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,169
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,169
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chittenden County
APN
20706712583
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of this district is to protect lands with an economic capability for agriculture and which are now essentially undeveloped except for uses associated with agriculture or forestry operation. In this district, planned unit developments which do not remove the potential of the land for agricultural production such as open space, conservation and certain forms of outdoor recreation, are encouraged. Further road development and the extension of public water supply and sewage disposal systems are not planned for this district. Therefore, only low density residential and recreation development which uses existing facilities, which can adequately dispose of its sewage, and is compatible with the district’s purpose and guidelines should be allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Essex, VT • 05452
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
60/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.7 hrs
3.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 76 Catella Rd
$603,558
$4,558 over list price of $599K
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