489 West Shore Road South Hero, VT 05486
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoPrimeMLS / Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman / Michaela Quinlan - Contact:  Off: 802-863-1500

  489 West Shore Road South Hero, VT 05486

Active (66 Days)
$2,999,000
4
BED
3
BATH

Description

Welcome to this incredible Swedish Cope log home from British Columbia just 24 minutes to Burlington! Views of Lake Champlain & the Adirondacks may leave you speechless. 25-ft floor-to-ceiling windows pull sunlight in, complimenting hand carved logs. Kitchen & walk-in pantry remodeled in 2024, with granite counters & all the cabinet space you’ll need. Open layout is perfect for entertaining complete with a beautiful river rock fireplace. A 70-ft West facing, covered deck adds to square footage, with an awning, hot tub, & stone fire pit. Spacious primary suite on the main level has cedar walk-in closets & balcony. Upstairs, find a timber-framed loft, full bath, & 2 generous sized bedrooms with balconies. The basement may be the star of the show, offering a home theater & completely sound-proof, music recording studio. Hobby workshop, exercise room, Finnish sauna, & convenient garage doors to backyard patio & outdoor shower. Year-round efficiency with 7 zones of heat, 4 zones of AC & ceiling fans make this home quite efficient. Updates include a custom tile work in the kitchen, a mudroom w Puelche Custom Boot Dryer, patios, porch railings & roof. The land has an abundance of fruit trees & mature, easy-to-maintain perennials. Sellers have enjoyed all the water sports & exploring the crystal mine tucked into the 180 feet shoreline, hence the name Crystal Cove Ranch. Just 50 minutes to Smuggler’s Notch & Whiteface Ski Resorts 1 hour, 15 mins to Stowe, Jay Peak & Sugarbush.

MLS #:
5050140
Lot Size
2.3 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1998
Style
Log, Post and Beam
Views
Yes
School District
South Hero School District
County
Grand Isle County

Listed By

Michaela Quinlan, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, Contact: Off: 802-863-1500
Source
PrimeMLS
Last checked Sep 13 2025 at 4:28 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathroom: 1
Lot Information
  • Level
  • Landscaped
  • Country Setting
  • Lake View
  • Waterfront
  • Mountain View
  • Water View
  • Walking Trails
  • Trail/Near Trail
  • Deep Water Access
  • Lake Frontage
  • Lake Access
  • Lakes
  • Beach Access
  • Views
  • Open Lot
  • Rural
  • Near Paths
Property Features
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Air
  • Electric
  • Direct Vent
  • Propane
  • Gas Stove
  • Vented Gas Heater
  • Mini Split
  • Wall Unit(s)
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Finished
  • Walkout
  • Interior Access
  • Basement Stairs
  • Interior Stairs
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists, Septic Tank, Leach Field at Grade
  • Fuel: Electric, Gas, Propane
School Information
  • Elementary School: Choice
  • Middle School: Choice
  • High School: Choice
Parking
  • Garage
  • Parking Spaces 11 - 20
  • Driveway
  • Rv Access/Parking
  • Detached
Stories
  • 3
Additional Information: Hickok & Boardman | Off: 802-863-1500
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Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Jul 15, 2025
Price Changed
$2,999,000
-6%
-201,000
Jul 07, 2025
Original Price
$3,200,000
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