




1702 Porters Point Road, Colchester, VT, 05446
About This Home
Experience one of Lake Champlain's most enchanting waterfront retreats. Set on 273 feet of owned Lake Champlain frontage, this rare property captures breathtaking easterly views across the lake to Mount Mansfield and the Green Mountains, where spectacular sunrises become part of everyday life. The charming main cottage is the quintessential Vermont lake house filled with warmth, character, and timeless appeal. A spacious screened porch serves as the heart of the home, offering sweeping panoramic lake views, refreshing summer breezes, and the peaceful sounds of the water just steps away. A separate cottage, complete with a half bath, offers exceptional flexibility as a retreat, artist's studio, office space, or private hideaway. Two stairways lead to the shoreline, where a beautiful beach and gently sloping waterfront invite endless days on the lake. Just offshore, the lake opens to a sandy bottom and crystal-clear water, creating outstanding swimming conditions for all ages. Whether you're swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water's edge, this is Lake Champlain living at its finest. Boat moorings are available, making it easy to enjoy everything the lake has to offer. Set on three quarters of an acre of owned land, this unique property also offers the potential to convert to year-round living, allowing you to enjoy this extraordinary setting through every season. Whether you're seeking a peaceful summer escape, a place to gather family and friends, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Lake Champlain's most captivating waterfront settings where timeless charm, breathtaking natural beauty, and unforgettable memories come together.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Pier/Column
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Exterior
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Range,Refrigerator
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 630
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 630
- Total interior livable area: 630 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 15304820469
- Zoning description: Res
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Mooring
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water,Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
- Waterbody name: Lake Champlain
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 91
Lot
- Lot size: 0.75 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,293 | $51,516 |
| Home Insurance | $168 | $2,016 |
| Property Taxes | $0 | $0 |
| Electricity | $254 | $3,053 |
| Total | $4,715 | $56,580 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Price change | $795,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $849,000 |
| 2026-07-15 | Price change | $945,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $995,000 |
