NOT LISTED FOR SALE

249 Benedict Rd East Dorset, VT 05253

Estimated Value: $430,595 - $525,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2020

Last sale price $314,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,895/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Countryside Views
  • Secluded Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of November 2020

Tucked back from the road, you will find a piece of Dorset History. Now converted in to a two home estate with a historic kiln on the property. A perfect investment property or two family estate, whichever suits your needs. What was once a bed and breakfast with 33 rooms is now a two home estate. The main house has been tastefully converted to a cozy three bedroom home. First floor features natural woodwork throughout and Vermont slate, an open kitchen, formal dining, living room with cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling river stone fireplace and master bedroom suite. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor. The charming guest cottage offers a cozy retreat with kitchen living/dining and light filled enclosed porch on the main level. Upstairs boasts a large bedroom suite with balcony overlooking a wooded meadow. Be the envy of the neighborhood with the biggest BBQ or pizza oven around! The historic kiln has been used for multiple purposes through out it's history, make your own use of this unique historical feature!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Rawson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home License #082.0106587 Listed on: 07/12/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home

Co-Listed By

Adrienne Sherwood

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #082.0102080

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Adrienne Sherwood

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #082.0102080

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned village residential

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Flooring

  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Dorset Elementary School
  • Burr And Burton Academy High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: wine coolers and outdoor grill

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,050

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Colonial, Freestanding, Multi-Family
  • Directions: From Manchester take Route 7A North to Morse Hill Rd. Take 1st left on Benedict Rd. House is 2nd on right
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Construction: Existing
  • Items Excluded: wine coolers and outdoor grill
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 157
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Remarks Public: Tucked back from the road, you will find a piece of Dorset History. Now converted in to a two home estate with a historic kiln on the property. A perfect investment property or two family estate, whichever suits your needs. What was once a bed and breakfast with 33 rooms is now a two home estate. The main house has been tastefully converted to a cozy three bedroom home. First floor features natural woodwork throughout and Vermont slate, an open kitchen, formal dining, living room with cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling river stone fireplace and master bedroom suite. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor. The charming guest cottage offers a cozy retreat with kitchen living/dining and light filled enclosed porch on the main level. Upstairs boasts a large bedroom suite with balcony overlooking a wooded meadow. Be the envy of the neighborhood with the biggest BBQ or pizza oven around! The historic kiln has been used for multiple purposes through out it's history, make your own use of this unique historical feature!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Features Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Vinyl
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Exterior Access
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Master Bedroom, Level 1: Sunroom
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 18 x 10 (main house), On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 16 x 10 (main house), On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Living Room, 17 x 13 (main house), On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Master Bedroom, 20 x 10 (main house), On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 2, 13 x 10 (main house)
  • Room 6: Bedroom, 13 x 10 (main house), On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Sunroom, 12 x 8 (main house), On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Kitchen, 19 x 12 (cottage), On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Living Room, 27 x 9 (cottage), On Level: 1
  • Room 10: 2, 27 x 15 (cottage)
  • Room 11: Sunroom, 10 x 7 (cottage), On Level: 1
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 2000
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 2000
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 2000

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
  • Exterior: Cedar, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt
  • Features Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Garden Space, Guest House, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Heated

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Cable Company: Comcast/Xfinity
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Fuel Company: Miles Fuel
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Stove - Pellet
  • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
  • Utilities: Phone, Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: TBD

Schools

  • School District: Bennington/Rutland
  • Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
  • High School: Burr and Burton Academy
  • Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
  • High School: Burr and Burton Academy

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 40946
  • Lot Acres: 0.94
  • Lot Description: Country Setting, Secluded, Stream
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: village residential
  • Deed Book: 167
  • Deed Page: 439-447
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 4050
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District: Bennington/Rutland

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2020
Closed on
Nov 13, 2020
Sold by
Emerson Scot W
Bought by
Neumann Thomas
Seller's Agent
Lynn Rawson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home
Buyer's Agent
Adrienne Sherwood
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$314,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,500
-10.16%
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$458,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2020
Closed on
Oct 17, 2020
Sold by
Salyers Carl D
Bought by
Emerson Scott W
Seller's Agent
Lynn Rawson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home
Buyer's Agent
Adrienne Sherwood
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$314,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,500
-10.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2020
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Carl Salyers Ira Equity Trust Co F
Bought by
Salyers Carl D
Seller's Agent
Lynn Rawson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home
Buyer's Agent
Adrienne Sherwood
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$314,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,500
-10.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2012
Sold by
Salyers Carl D
Bought by
Salyers Carl D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Salyers Carl and Salyers Trudy
Bought by
Emerson Scot and Emerson Jonny

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Conroy Dennis M and Conroy Catherine M
Bought by
Salyers Carl D and Salyers Trudy G
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Neumann Thomas $314,000 --
Emerson Scott W -- --
Salyers Carl D -- --
Salyers Carl D $143,024 --
Emerson Scot -- --
Emerson Scot -- --
Salyers Carl D $149,500 --
Salyers Carl D $149,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Sold $314,000 +1.3% $157 / Sq Ft
09/13/2020 09/13/20 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Price Changed $310,000 -9.8% $155 / Sq Ft
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Price Changed $343,500 -1.7% $172 / Sq Ft
07/12/2020 07/12/20 For Sale $349,500 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2023 -- $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2022 $4,434 $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2021 $4,314 $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2020 $4,246 $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2019 $4,020 $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2018 $3,996 $228,380 $90,000 $138,380
2016 $3,884 $228,400 $90,000 $138,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynn Rawson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lynn Rawson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stratton Home

    (802) 681-3185

    7 in this area

    74 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Adrienne Sherwood

    Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

    (802) 688-3342

    6 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Adrienne Sherwood
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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4816157

PrimeMLS

APN: (057)000218

Vermont Bennington County East Dorset 05253

249 Benedict Rd, East Dorset, VT

This home is located at 249 Benedict Rd, East Dorset, VT 05253 since 12 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $458,899, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 249 Benedict Rd is a home located in Bennington County with nearby schools including The Dorset School, The Downtown School, and Northshire Christian Academy.

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