Listed by Penelope Auchincloss • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. Bought with Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Off Market Sep 2011 for $300K

$1,791,618

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,949/mo

•

4,712

sq ft

20 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 05251

About this home

Historic homestead formerly owned by Lincoln Isham, President Lincoln's grandson. Original Architectural detail in doorways and windows with reveals and paneling below. Four marble fireplaces, wide mellow pine floors, formal entertaining rooms, country kitchen, 4 bedrooms en-suite. Covered porch to private lawn and gardens. In-law apartment, 4 bay garage, shed, property bordered by stream. A Historic treasure to be restored to its original beauty!

Single-familyProperty Type

1773Year Built

3.6 acresLot Size

$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Penelope Auchincloss • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Sandy Bennett • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4030291

Redfin Estimate

$1,791,618

$1.5M since sold in September 2011$59K since August

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This home's estimate is 68.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,245,000
A
4 beds5 baths4,272 sq ft
1016 West Rd, Manchester, VT 05254
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$825,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,237 sq ft
1731 Three Maple Dr, Manchester Center, VT 05255
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,218 sq ft
5491 VT Route 315, Rupert, VT 05776
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$776,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,282 sq ft
267 Eagle Rdg, Dorset, VT 05251
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,075,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,584 sq ft
5173 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05251
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$775,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,659 sq ft
445 Canterbury Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255

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$4,205/mo

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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

99.2%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$776K

$92K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

16 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,175,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,094 sq ft
88 Windward South Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
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$4,200,000
4 beds5 baths7,833 sq ft
325 Twin Willows Ln, Dorset, VT 05251
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Sale history for 20 Nichols Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,380 (+18.3%)

$466,500 + $1,198,200

$1,664,700

2024

$13,002 (+11.0%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2023

$11,714 (−12.8%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2022

$13,439 (+4.1%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2021

$12,910 (−1.3%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2020

$13,081 (+8.6%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2019

$12,043 (−2.2%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2018

$12,312 (−6.8%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2017

$13,204 (+9.5%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2016

$12,060 (−0.6%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2015

$12,133

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2013

Tax history for 20 Nichols Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,380 (+18.3%)

$466,500 + $1,198,200

$1,664,700

2024

$13,002 (+11.0%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2023

$11,714 (−12.8%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2022

$13,439 (+4.1%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2021

$12,910 (−1.3%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2020

$13,081 (+8.6%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2019

$12,043 (−2.2%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2018

$12,312 (−6.8%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2017

$13,204 (+9.5%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2016

$12,060 (−0.6%)

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2015

$12,133

$212,000 + $491,700

$703,700

2013

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bennington County

APN

18005710728

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 4
Location: Detached
Parking Spaces 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Dirt, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 11
Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl
Water Heater: Electric, Rented
Cedar Closet, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, In-Law Apartment, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master Bedroom With Bath, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 21 x 16.7
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 14.4 x 12.7
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 22 x 17.5
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 14 x 9.8
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Level: 1

Room 6 Information
Utility Room
Utility Room
Level: 1

Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 17 x 17
Level: 2

Room 11 Information
Foyer

Room 13 Information
Other
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Level: 1

Room 14 Information
Other
Dimensions: 10 x 8.5
Level: 1

Room 16 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 17 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 18 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 19 Information
Full Bath
Level: 2

Room 20 Information
1/2 Bath

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 4712
Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Slate
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood

Driveway
Paved

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 20
Corner, Country Setting, Mountain View, View

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1773

Financial

Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 661840
Assessment Year: 2006

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2010
Gross Amount Tax: 10377.02
SPAN Number: 00000000

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 55

Financing Information
Cash Only

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Attic Fan
Heat: Hot Air, Stove - Wood
Heat Fuel: Oil

Sewer Information
Septic

Electric Information
220 Plug, Circuit Breaker(s)

Water Information
Spring

Location

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 510
Paved, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Dorset West Rd and Nichols Hill Rd. Property on Northwest corner.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 18005710728

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed

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 • 2.0mi

6/10

Manchester Elementary/Middle School

Public PreK-8 • 4.7mi

5/10

Long Trail School

Private 6-12 • 2.3mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

8 days above 88° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

6% 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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Sun exposure

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

$1.70M – $2.06M

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Home values near 20 Nichols Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1941 Sq. Ft.	$674,971
222 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3112 Sq. Ft.	$1,491,166

Address	Redfin Estimate
176 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,574
126 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4665 Sq. Ft.	$1,757,383

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1654 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,145
2143 Dorset West Rd, Dorset, VT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1522 Sq. Ft.	$578,657

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