$765,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

5198 Darling Hill Rd West Burke, VT 05871

6 Beds
2 Baths
1,979 Sq Ft
20.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$387 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 20.1 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your versatile homestead on Darling Hill! Prepare to be captivated by stunning, panoramic Burke Mountain views that greet you from nearly every window. Imagine waking up to sunrises and unwinding at the end of the day on your expansive deck or serene screened porch – a truly unrivaled experience. Covering 20 acres of rolling pastures and lush forests, this property offers endless possibilities. A classic barn and additional outbuildings provide ample working space, allowing you to embrace a true homesteading lifestyle with room for livestock and flourishing gardens. Step inside to discover the spacious and light-filled home, offering comfortable accommodations where family and friends always feel welcome. Cozy winter evenings are made perfect by the hearth after exhilarating days on the ski slopes. This home is thoughtfully upgraded with modern efficiencies, including a state-of-the-art heat pump, solar power system, and automatic standby generator, ensuring year-round comfort. Perhaps the most coveted feature: close proximity to the world-renowned Kingdom Trails network, offering easy access to world class mountain biking, hiking, and Nordic skiing right from your doorstep. Adding to the property's flexibility and value is an included, fully permitted 3-acre subdivision, accessed from Burke Hollow Road, perfect for future expansion or investment. This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle. Discover the epitome of Northeast Kingdom living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott DesJardins

Better Real Estate LLP Listed on: 06/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Guyer

Morrill & Guyer Associates License #082.0071266

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 20.1 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned AR2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Stone Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Central Vacuum
  • Woodwork
  • Natural Light
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy Recovery Ventilator
  • Ventilation
  • Whole House Exhaust Ventilation
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Burke Town Elementary And Middle School
  • Choice High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Drilled Well
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,202

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Display On Internet: Cable Internet
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • ResoLotFeatures: Country Setting, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Pasture, Mountain View, Open Lot, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths, Near Skiing, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Paved, Public
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (20) Closed - Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1979.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Fireplace, Hearth, Living/Dining, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Foreclosed_Or_Bank_Owned_Or_REO: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Walkout
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Owned Water Heater, Heat Pump Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Basement: Concrete, Full, Insulated
  • Other Equipment: Enrgy Recvry Ventlatr Unt, Whole BldgVentilation, Wood Stove, Standby Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, Garden, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch, Shed
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Easements: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Septic Tank
  • Heating: Propane, Wood, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Air
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Utilities: Cable, Propane
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Burke Town School
  • High School: Choice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Burke Town School

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: AR2
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 875556.0

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Water Heater
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8202.45

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Kane Linda
Bought by
Watts Shelly
Seller's Agent
Scott DesJardins
Better Real Estate LLP
Buyer's Agent
Nick Guyer
Morrill & Guyer Associates
List Price
$777,700
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,700
-1.63%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-81.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Kane Linda
Bought by
Kane Linda and Linda Kane Trustee Of The Linda Kane Ho
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $765,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $765,000 -1.6% $387 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $777,700 -- $393 / 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 $8,470 $442,300 $192,200 $250,100
2023 $7,217 $442,300 $192,200 $250,100
2022 $6,846 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
2021 $6,283 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
2020 $5,904 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
2019 $5,901 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
2018 $5,889 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
2016 $5,791 $291,000 $119,000 $172,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5045119

PrimeMLS

APN: 111-034-10558