Opportunity awaits at this rare lakeside parcel featuring 80 feet of shallow, swimmable shoreline and stunning southwest-facing sunsets! Tucked away in a peaceful setting with no HOA restrictions, this summer cottage is being sold "as-is" and is best suited as a tear-down—an ideal blank canvas for your dream lakefront retreat. Some windows are currently boarded up for winter, but the real value lies in the land and location. Whether you're envisioning a cozy seasonal escape or a year-round residence, this property offers the perfect foundation to create something truly special. Both adjacent properties are occupied year-round. As a bonus, there is a two-story outbuilding on a poured slab on the property as well. Secure the lot now, line up your building permits, and be ready to break ground! Lake Champlain living starts here—don’t miss your chance to start the next chapter!
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Listed by: KW Vermont
$165,000
129 Fadden Road, Swanton, VT 05488
2beds
900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.45 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Summer cottageStunning southwest-facing sunsets
- 16 hours |
- 565 |
- 30 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Malley Group,
KW Vermont Phone:802-488-3499
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5083397
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 900
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Site
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Deck, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Champlain
- Frontage length: Water frontage: 80,Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 63920110780
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Swanton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,258
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Exclusions: Kayaks excluded
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000-5.7%$183/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $175,000$194/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Contingent | $175,000$194/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$194/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2022 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2021 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2019 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $140,200 |
| 2017 | $2,564 | $140,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $140,200 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,402 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,402 +165% |
| 2006 | -- | $529 |
| 2003 | -- | $529 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,056/mo
Principal & interest
$851
Property taxes
$205
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05488
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Swanton SchoolsGrades: PK-6Distance: 5.8 mi
- 4/10Missisquoi Valley Uhsd #7Grades: 7-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Swanton School
- Middle: Missisquoi Valley Union Jshs
- High: Missisquoi Valley UHSD #7
- District: Missisquoi Valley UHSD 7
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Vermont
- Franklin County
- Swanton
- 05488
- 129 Fadden Road




