4131 Lower Newton Road, Swanton, VT, 05488
About This Home
Offering 936 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 1 full bath home provides a solid foundation with endless potential. The layout features an eat-in kitchen, a comfortable living area, and the convenience of single level living. A full basement offers excellent storage space or the opportunity to finish for additional living area. Outside, you’ll appreciate the flat, open yard perfect for gardening, recreation, or future expansion. Enjoy your morning coffee on the charming front porch, and take advantage of the attached one car garage plus ample driveway parking for guests. The home does need updating and cosmetic improvements, including flooring, sheetrock repairs, and fresh pain making it a great opportunity for buyers looking to build equity and make it their own. With its manageable size, desirable single-level layout, and spacious lot, this property is full of potential. Bring your vision and transform this ranch into the home you’ve been dreaming of!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Ranch
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 936
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Baseboard
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,872
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 55217411574
- Zoning description: RES
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level,Open Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel,Driveway,Off Street,Parking Spaces 4,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- 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
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
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 | $1,259 | $15,108 |
| Home Insurance | $83 | $996 |
| Property Taxes | $290 | $3,480 |
| Electricity | $254 | $3,053 |
| Total | $1,886 | $22,632 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Listed for sale | $249,000 |
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