Seller's Agent in 2025
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest
(802) 673-8876
11 in this area
372 Total Sales
849 Mount Bess Rd West Charleston, VT 05872
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,487
Sq Ft
1,606
Acres
Highlights
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Barn
- Home fronts a pond
- Water Views
- Stables
- 1,606 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of February 2024Yes, you can have your very own unspoiled slice of Vermont. Mount Bess Farm consists of 1,606 acres with gorgeous hayfields, pastureland, woods, streams, and miles of interior roads. Sitting at the top of the dead-end road, the Farmhouse overlooks a 1.5-acre spring-fed pond and long-range mountain views. Inside the house you’ll find a spacious kitchen with a massive granite-topped center island, dining room, living room, ½ bath, enclosed porch, and covered porch on the main floor. The primary bedroom suite with private deck and bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower along with a second bedroom and full bath make up the 2nd floor. The shop includes a 40x40’ heated space with compressor and electric hoist, heated office, storage, ¾ bath, and 40x40’ cold storage area ideal for tractors, RVs, boats, etc. The 56x82’ 12-stall horse barn includes a 20x20’ office/tack room with ¾ bath. The property has about 2 miles of frontage; 1 mile on Hudson Road, frontage on both sides of Mount Bess Road, and Route 5A. The land is comprised of 350+/- acres of crop and pastureland with the remainder being wooded. Enjoy nature walks, horseback riding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and so much more without leaving your property. A fully remodeled guest house on 2 acres may be purchased with the farm for an additional $210,000. The very epitome of Vermont country living awaits you with this special property; come take a look.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Century 21 Farm & Forest License #081.0004483 Listed on: 11/29/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
Century 21 Farm & Forest License #081.0004483 Listed on: 11/29/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,645
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1,606 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Property fronts a private road
- Partially Fenced Property
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 8 Car Garage
- Gravel Driveway
- Dirt Driveway
Property Views
- Water
- Mountain
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Concrete Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Cement Siding
- Clapboard
Interior Spaces
- 1.5-Story Property
- Woodwork
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Open Floorplan
- Unfinished Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
- Nearby Water Access
- Pond
- Stream or River on Lot
- Deck
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Outbuilding
Schools
- Charleston Elementary School
- Charleston Elementary Middle School
- North Country Union High Sch
Farming
- Barn
- Timber
- Pasture
- Horse Farm
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- 200+ Amp Service
- Private Water Source
- Drilled Well
- Dug Well
- Septic Tank
- Leach Field
Additional Features
- Hard or Low Nap Flooring
- Stables
Community Details
- Trails
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 29, 2023
Closed on
Feb 29, 2024
Sold by
The Deborah J Lussier Trust
Bought by
That'Ll Do Llc
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest
List Price
$2,990,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-3.01%
Views
35
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 2020
Sold by
Mac Berry Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 27, 2017
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Mac Berry Llc
Seller's Agent
Pall Spera
Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$2,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,040,000
-29.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $2,900,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $2,900,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $180,000 | -- | |
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| Deed | $130,000 | -- | |
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Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 07/26/25 | For Sale | $4,750,000 | +63.8% | -- |
| 02/29/2024 02/29/24 | Sold | $2,900,000 | -3.0% | $1,166 / Sq Ft |
| 01/10/2024 01/10/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/29/2023 11/29/23 | For Sale | $2,990,000 | 0.0% | $1,202 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2020 03/17/20 | Rented | $1,795 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/07/2020 02/07/20 | For Rent | $1,795 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/01/2017 07/01/17 | Sold | $2,460,000 | -29.7% | $1,230 / Sq Ft |
| 06/30/2017 06/30/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/27/2017 06/27/17 | For Sale | $3,500,000 | -- | $1,750 / Sq Ft |
Source: PrimeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $30,645 | $1,230,400 | $839,700 | $390,700 |
| 2023 | $30,645 | $1,338,200 | $861,700 | $476,500 |
| 2022 | $29,770 | $1,338,200 | $861,700 | $476,500 |
| 2021 | $30,510 | $1,338,200 | $861,700 | $476,500 |
| 2020 | $30,639 | $1,338,200 | $861,700 | $476,500 |
| 2019 | $27,401 | $1,338,200 | $861,700 | $476,500 |
| 2018 | $6,279 | $989,000 | $628,400 | $360,600 |
| 2016 | $33,020 | $1,422,400 | $911,600 | $510,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Nicholas Maclure
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Tara Houghton
T
Seller's Agent in 2020
Tara Houghton
Century 21 Farm & Forest
(802) 673-3577
4 in this area
82 Total Sales
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Pall Spera
Seller's Agent in 2017
Pall Spera
Pall Spera Company Realtors-Stowe
(802) 760-3111
121 Total Sales
Map
Source: PrimeMLS
MLS Number: 4978840
APN: 135-042-10475
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