$1,250,000
$250K PRICE DROP

957 Pleasant Valley Rd Benson, VT 05743

Benson Area

Estimated payment $8,957/month

Total Views 1,230
5 Beds
6 Baths
6,491 Sq Ft
$193 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Stables
  • 248 Acre Lot
  • Farm

About This Home

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary 248 acre estate where timeless character, modern functionality, and breathtaking natural beauty converge. Located in the Champlain Valley Wine Varietal area, a pristine valley of rolling pastures, mature forests, and pastoral views, this remarkable property offers limitless possibilities from a thriving agricultural enterprise to an unparalleled private family retreat. At the heart of the farm is an elegant estate home with five bedrooms and four baths, providing refined accommodations ideal for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living. A separate guest cottage adds even more flexibility for visitors, caretakers, or rental opportunities. Designed for serious agricultural production while offering exceptional lifestyle appeal, the property includes an equipment barn, hay barn, workshop, bunkhouse, fuel depot and more. Electrified beef cattle paddocks create an efficient rotational grazing system, while an extensive solar array powers the operation, enhancing sustainability and reducing operating costs.
The land itself is simply extraordinary. Expansive open fields transition seamlessly into peaceful woodlands, creating a landscape equally suited for livestock, equestrian pursuits, recreation, hunting, hiking, conservation, or simply enjoying the serenity of country living. Whether your vision is a productive working farm, an equestrian estate, a self-sufficient gentleman’s farm, a luxury family compound, a corporate retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations, this exceptional offering provides the foundation to make it a reality. Rarely does a property of this scale, quality, and versatility become available.

Listing Agent

Alex Pintair

Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #082.0135037 Listed on: 09/02/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 248 Acre Lot
  • Conservation Reserve Program
  • Rural Setting
  • Poultry Coop
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned agricultural

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • 1 to 5 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Natural Light
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Benson Village Elementary School
  • Assigned Middle School
  • Assigned High School

Farming

  • Dairy Barn
  • Farm
  • Pasture
  • Horse Farm

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Guest House
  • Stables

Community Details

  • Near Conservation Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,318

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

248 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Route 22A to VT 144 (Benson rd) Left on to Pleasant Valley Road.
  • Resort: No
  • Seasonal: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Display On Internet: DSL Available,Satellite Internet
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • ResoLotFeatures: Alternative Lots Avail, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Farm, Dairy Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Public Maintained Road
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • MLS Status: (10) Active - Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6491.0
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Gas Fireplace, In-Law/ADU, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), 1st Floor Laundry, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Unit Levels: 2.5
  • ResoPropertyCondition: Existing
  • Flood_Zone: No
  • Mobile_Home: No
  • Pre_Construction: No
  • Room_1_Type: Mudroom
  • Room_10_Type: Bedroom with Bath
  • Room_11_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_12_Type: Bedroom
  • Room_14_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room_15_Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Room_2_Type: Living Room
  • Room_4_Type: Bathroom Half
  • Room_5_Type: Dining Room
  • Room_6_Type: Kitchen/Living
  • Room_7_Type: Living Room
  • Room_8_Type: Living/Dining
  • Room_9_Type: Bedroom with Bath
  • Timeshare_Or_Fract_Ownrshp: No
  • Water_Body_Access: No
  • Basement_Access_Type: Interior
  • Room_13_Type: Bedroom
  • Total_Finished_Area: 6491
  • Total_Area: 7091
  • Above_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 0
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area: 600
  • Below_Grade_Unfinished_Area_Source: Assessor
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Marble, Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Concrete, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Possible Use: Agriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Horse/Animal Farm, Farm, Field/Pasture, Dairy Farm, Recreation, Residential, Tillable, Woodland
  • Other Equipment: Standby Generator, Hardwired Smoke Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Building, Deck, Guest House, Outbuilding, Covered Porch, Shed, Storage, Double Pane Window(s), Stable(s), Poultry Coop
  • Roof: Metal, Asphalt Shingle, Slate
  • Easements: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Fieldstone, Concrete Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Barn

Utilities

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator, On-Site
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, 2 Stoves, Wood Boiler
  • Cooling: Mini Split, Wall Unit(s)
  • Utilities: Cable, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Drilled Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Benson Village School
  • High School: Assigned
  • Middle Or Junior School: Assigned

Lot Info

  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Zoning: agricultural
  • Lot Size Acres: 248.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10802880.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 24317.9

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $23,455 $1,347,000 $305,000 $1,042,000
2024 -- $979,900 $305,000 $674,900
2023 -- $979,900 $305,000 $674,900
2022 $20,397 $988,900 $314,000 $674,900
2021 $21,004 $988,900 $314,000 $674,900
2020 $19,808 $974,700 $271,500 $703,200
2019 $18,554 $974,700 $271,500 $703,200
2018 $18,419 $974,700 $271,500 $703,200
2017 $20,791 $992,600 $275,600 $717,000
2016 $0 $1,421,200 $330,300 $1,090,900
2015 -- $13,087 $0 $0
2014 -- $12,518 $0 $0
2013 -- $12,522 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/12/2026 09/12/26 Price Changed $1,250,000 -28.6% $193 / Sq Ft
09/12/2026 09/12/26 Price Changed $1,750,000 +16.7% $270 / Sq Ft
09/02/2026 09/02/26 For Sale $1,500,000 -25.0% $231 / Sq Ft
08/31/2026 08/31/26 Price Changed $1,999,000 -7.0% $308 / Sq Ft
08/24/2026 08/24/26 Price Changed $2,149,000 -4.4% $331 / Sq Ft
07/13/2026 07/13/26 Off Market $2,249,000 -- --
07/09/2026 07/09/26 For Sale $2,249,000 0.0% $346 / Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Off Market $2,249,000 -- --
07/07/2026 07/07/26 For Sale $2,249,000 -- $346 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Corporate Deed -- --
Corporate Deed -- --
Grant Deed $467,280 --
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Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 5107835

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APN: 054-016-10549

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