Listed by Laura Beckwith • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.

Off Market Dec 2014 for $565K

$1,232,252

•

3,313

sq ft

1197 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 05251

About this home

Sensational Dorset Hollow River Setting on the Mettowee as it meanders through the most enchanting 5 acres. Terraced above the cascading stream this 3300 sf open floor plan with light-filled living all overlooks and sings to its environment. The character of New England tradition is enhanced by wide pine floors, nooks, crannies, and multiple fireplaces with step-down living room and a fabulous family room beyond all while the formal dining is creatively a part of the generous space perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is very large and "retro fresh" and yes great-room capable! Main level primary suite and all living walk out to the stone walled patio. The second floor is accessed by two staircases and offers three full sized suites and two smaller dressing rooms that can become what the need desires. .. two car garage and studio workshop. .. charming kitchen entrance with wood storage. .. it is all right here in beautiful Dorset Hollow!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5.39 acresLot Size

$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Laura Beckwith • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with David Halligan • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:PrimeMLS #4350857

Redfin Estimate

$1,232,252

$667K since sold in December 2014$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 32.7% higher than the average sale price ($929K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$825,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,700,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,218 sq ft
5491 VT Route 315, Rupert, VT 05776
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$776,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,282 sq ft
267 Eagle Rdg, Dorset, VT 05251
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$775,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,659 sq ft
445 Canterbury Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$670,500
E
4 beds3 baths2,400 sq ft
30 Upper Woods and Water Rd, Winhall, VT 05340
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$825,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,898 sq ft
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Market trends in 05251, VT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$684K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

63d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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$4,200,000
4 beds5 baths7,833 sq ft
325 Twin Willows Ln, Dorset, VT 05251
$369,000
4 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
686 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05261
$1,375,000
3 beds3 baths2,457 sq ft
1474 Dorset West Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
$949,000
3 beds3 baths1,823 sq ft
40 Kelleher Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
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Sale history for 1197 Lower Hollow Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4350857

Dec 19, 2014

Sold

$565,000

$171/sq ft

Apr 24, 2014

Listed

$625,000

$189/sq ft

PrimeMLS #3070859

Jan 8, 2010

Sold

$575,000

$174/sq ft

Jul 7, 2009

Listed

$695,000

$210/sq ft

SENSATIONAL DORSET HOLLOW METTOWEE RIVER. .. meanders through a most ENCHANTING 5 acre setting. FEEL the HAPPINESS of this Inviting colonial terraced above. 3300 sf open, light-filled residence overlooks a one of a kind D. Hollow RIVER LANDSCAPE! Wide plank floors, moldings, & all the nooks, crannies, fireplaces w step-down living & family rooms walk out to stone terrace enjoy an airiness perfect for entertaining.

Tax history for 1197 Lower Hollow Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bennington County

APN

18005711141

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Last updated by owner on Apr 9, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Auto Open, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Other, Partial

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Softwood
Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Master Bedroom With Bath, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 18x14
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 18x11
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 21x15
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 33x18
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 11x7
Level: 2

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 17x17
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15x14
Level: 1

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 14x13
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12x11
Level: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Vinyl Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3313
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3313
Color: White
Fence - Partial, Patio, Window Screens
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle - Other

Driveway
Gravel

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Common Land Acres: 0
Lot Features: Mountain View, Waterfront

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1920
Waterfront: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Gross Amount Tax: 9466.23
SPAN Number: 180-057-11141

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 656-660

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Hot Water

Sewer Information
Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: CVPS
220 Plug

Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well

Other Utilities Information
Phone Company: Verizon
Cable

Location

School Information
School District: Southwest Vermont
Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Dorset Elementary School
School - High: Burr and Burton Academy

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 632

Other Location Information
Directions: Route 30 to Dorset. Turn right onto Dorset Hollow. Keep bearing right to Lower Hollow. House on left before bridge.
Development / Subdivision: None (Dorset)

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Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 18005711141

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 8, 2023

Other

Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown

Misc. Information
Seasonal: Unknown

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Plot Plan

Around this home

Schools

Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Taconic and Green Regional School District website to verify.

Dorset Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • 2.6mi

6/10

Red Fox Community School

Private K-5 • 4.6mi

Long Trail School

Private 6-12 • 2.1mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

1/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Dorset, VT • 05251

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 1197 Lower Hollow Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1186 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$781,107
1435 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 924 Sq. Ft.	$621,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
1409 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2508 Sq. Ft.	$1,257,451
842 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2430 Sq. Ft.	$938,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
1312 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3801 Sq. Ft.	$2,053,223
1291 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$896,382

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