Listed by Geralyn Donohue • Engel & Volkers Okemo (Cell: 802-377-7096). Bought with Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country.
Off Market Nov 2025 for $550K
$582,141
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,454/mo
3
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
2,256
sq ft
246 Putnam Hill Rd, Chester, VT 05143
About this home
Discover the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and sustainable living in this artisan-designed post and beam home. Thoughtfully sited on 10 acres at the end of a country road, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath farmhouse offers a rare sanctuary just a short stroll from the charming village center. Designed for today's lifestyle, the home is equipped with solar power and battery backup, ensuring energy efficiency and seamless functionality. The inviting open-concept layout features a modern/rustic kitchen with concrete counters and butcher block island and a free standing brick hearth that warms the living and dining areas. A first floor bedroom/study has a large, private bath with walk-in tiled shower steps away from the studio/exercise room with concrete flooring and a cozy loft. Upstairs, you’ll find playful architectural details such as a whimsical, window-paned hallway partition that leads to the chic primary ensuite bedroom with laundry, 2 additional bedrooms, custom built-ins and an additional full bath. Enjoy the beauty of Vermont from the large screened porch with tiled floor overlooking wildlife and natural surroundings. The garden has a frost free pump, raised beds, pear and peach trees and nearby are two unique vernal, seasonal pools. Modern conveniences include high-speed fiber optics for remote work and a handicap ramp for easy accessibility. This one-of-a-kind residence offers privacy, craftsmanship and connection to nature all within minutes to town.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Geralyn Donohue• Engel & Volkers Okemo
Contact: Cell: 802-377-7096
Bought with Claire Renaud• Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
2006 Custom Post and Beam built to feel like a farmhouse but full of contemporary features. The Architectural details are evident throughout and include wide pine floors milled out of trees cleared on this 10 acre parcel, ceramic tile floors, built-ins, radiant floor heating, high ceilings with exposed beams, concrete countertops, and lovely screened in porch that overlooks your very own gardens and surrounded by privacy. A full masonry "Contra-flow" fireplace with pizza oven can heat this home with about 3 cords of wood a year if you are looking for an alternative to the propane heating system. The family room includes a Vermont castings stove, a loft which makes a wonderful private retreat and a wall of built-ins for your own library. A handicap ramp on the exterior and first floor bedroom suite guarantee multi-generational enjoyment. This home needs no updates, is furnished and "move-in" ready. Set above the village yet within a short walk you'll enjoy the breezes on the hill or skiing at the many nearby resorts. There are approximately 3 acres cleared with organic perennial and vegetable gardens, dog-friendly fenced-in yard area, stone walls, fruit trees, berry bushes and a two ponds.
PrimeMLS #4197532
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$314,500
$139/sq ft
Nov 14, 2012
Listed
$348,000
$154/sq ft
This post and beam home built in 2006 has an old world feel with a contemporary flair. Architectural details abound throughout this custom home such as wide pine floors milled on site from trees on the property, radiant concrete flooring, custom ceramic tile floors, custom built-ins, 9' ceilings and a custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The home is passive solar sited within five degrees due South. A custom Contra-flow masonry heater with a bonus pizza oven heats the home with only 3 cords of wood a year. The family room has a custom artisan concrete floor in addition to a Vermont casting stove. Besides wood heat, the home has an additional 5 zone hydronic propane heating system. This home needs no updates, just move in! There are 3 acres cleared with organic perennial and vegetable gardens, fenced-in yard area, rock walls, fruit trees, berry bushes and two ponds.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,609 (+16.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2024
$5,679 (+4.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2023
$5,441 (−34.1%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2022
$8,256 (−1.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2021
$8,374
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2020
$8,370 (+8.6%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2019
$7,708 (+2.0%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2018
$7,557 (+2.0%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2016
$7,411 (−2.6%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2015
$7,609
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2013
$86,000 + $252,600
$338,600
Tax history for 246 Putnam Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,609 (+16.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2024
$5,679 (+4.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2023
$5,441 (−34.1%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2022
$8,256 (−1.4%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2021
$8,374
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2020
$8,370 (+8.6%)
$85,000 + $269,900
$354,900
2019
$7,708 (+2.0%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2018
$7,557 (+2.0%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2016
$7,411 (−2.6%)
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2015
$7,609
$86,000 + $281,200
$367,200
2013
$86,000 + $252,600
$338,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Post and Beam
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Other, Post and Beam, Timber Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2256
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3006
Color: Tan
Roof: Metal, Shingle - Architectural
Fixed Rack
Mount Location: Ground
Power Production Annual: 8.3
Power Production Annual Status: Actual
Actual
Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Country Setting, Interior Lot, Level, Open, Pond, Steep, Wooded, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near School(s)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2004
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Rate: 2.91
Gross Amount Tax: 10325
SPAN Number: 144-045-11790
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 153-155
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Propane, Baseboard, Hot Water
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Leach Field - Existing, Leach Field - Mound, Pumping Station, Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Power Production Information
Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Fiber Optic
Fuel Company: Irving
Gas - LP/Bottle
Location
School Information
School District: Two Rivers Supervisory Union
Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
Elementary School: Chester-Andover Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Green Mountain UHSD #35
School - High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Public, Unpaved, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 43
Other Location Information
Directions: From Chester Village, take Grafton Road to 4-way stop. Turn left onto River St then right onto Putnam Hill Rd. Driveway at the end of the road on the right. Shared driveway at entry.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,207
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Windsor County
APN: 14404511790
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026