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

Off Market Jul 2023 for $1.4M

$1,684,158

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,192/mo

•

3,507

sq ft

40 Nims Rd, Dorset, VT 05251

About this home

Don't miss this immaculate 2006 gambrel style post & beam home custom built by Scott Swinarton on 1.2 acres with bucolic mountain views. This home is located on a quiet country road, and the approach to the property brings you down a driveway and over an inviting arched stone bridge. The home's exterior is handsome with real shake wood shingles and clapboard siding. The interior offers you a grand space, featuring an open floor plan design ideal for cooking and entertaining. The chef's kitchen is picture perfect with an oversized marble island, stainless steel appliances, six burner Viking range, Thermador refrigerator, and a Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen leads into a beautiful dining area surrounded by windows on three sides, built-in seating bench, and offers exceptional light. The living room has vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace with marble hearth, and doors out to a large blue stone patio. Finishing out the first floor you have a well appointed mudroom, a den/office, and a large primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and tile ensuite bathroom. Upstairs there is a large bedroom with ensuite bath, a bunk room, an additional space which could be an office or guest room, as well as an open loft area that overlooks the living room. All measurements are approximate. This house is being sold fully furnished.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

1.28 acresLot Size

$480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Katherine Zilkha • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Bought with Sunny Breen • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

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•Source:PrimeMLS #4954607

Redfin Estimate

$1,684,158

$264K since sold in July 2023$199K since August

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This home's estimate is 92.3% higher than the average sale price ($876K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$695,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,498 sq ft
360 Mending Walls Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$918,000
B
3 beds3 baths4,000 sq ft
255 Hemlock Ridge Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,200,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,736 sq ft
12 Beattie Ln, Manchester, VT 05255
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$675,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
201 Owls Head Hill Ln, Dorset, VT 05251-0000
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$668,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,108 sq ft
184 Westview Ests, Manchester, VT 05255
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,797 sq ft
227 Birchstone Ln, East Dorset, VT 05253

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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

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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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Sale history for 40 Nims Rd

Date

Event

Price

PrimeMLS #4954607

Jul 20, 2023

Sold

$1,420,000

$405/sq ft

Jun 6, 2023

Pending

—

May 29, 2023

Listed

$1,525,000

$435/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4872825

Sep 20, 2021

Sold

$1,195,000

$341/sq ft

Jul 19, 2021

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2021

Listed

$1,195,000

$341/sq ft

+30

Want to live on a quiet country road in Vermont? A stone bridge over a babbling brook is the gateway to a 2007 immaculate gambrel home with a cedar shake roof surrounded by maple trees, a croquet suited flat lawn and manicured perennial gardens. Carefully designed for living and entertaining, the post and beam timber frame with vaulted ceilings light up at night while you relax by the wood burning fireplace. Gather around a large marble island while crafting dinner for all to enjoy. If grilling is more your style, enjoy the custom stone patio and watch the maples as they turn autumn red in the fall. A main floor master bedroom gives you a one level living option. Second floor provides a guest master, bunk room, additional sleeping space and loft area with pool table. The finished garage with storage space above will keep all your winter gear warm and ready to enjoy as this property is just steps away from Mother Myrick Mountain. Want fresh pastries in the morning—just a short drive to the Dorset or Manchester Village green. Discover your Vermont – Live VT!

PrimeMLS #4760684

Dec 4, 2019

Sold

$950,000

$271/sq ft

Oct 23, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2019

Listed

$1,150,000

$328/sq ft

+26

Dorset Perfection, this 2007 Gambrel Roof Colonial, four bedroom custom home, evokes both New England farm house and Colonial Europe in style. Designed with clapboard siding and a beautiful cedar shake roof, manicured lawn and perennial gardens, beautiful stonework and a babbling brook, the property is located within walking distance to the village on a quiet country lane. Built by its current owner, the interior of the home is designed for family living and entertaining. The large and comfortable kitchen is located in the center of the home and has marble countertops , a large center island, and stainless appliances and the Living Room is very spacious, with a grand cathedraled ceiling, warmed by a large wood burning fireplace. Designed for easy living, the Master Suite is located on the first floor. Upstairs , is a large loft with a pool table for family fun, three additional guest rooms and two spacious baths. Enjoy the beautiful stone patio on nice summer and fall days, take in the mountain view and watch the golfers go by across the street at the Dorset Field Club. This home is a "gem" and a pleasure to show.

Public Records

Apr 4, 2005

Sold

$185,000

$53/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,580 (−6.2%)

$502,100 + $915,200

$1,417,300

2024

$16,608 (+14.3%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2023

$14,524 (−11.7%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2022

$16,448 (+2.8%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2021

$16,004 (+1.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2020

$15,749 (+5.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2019

$14,912 (+0.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2018

$14,823 (+2.4%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2017

$14,468 (+1.7%)

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

2016

$14,229 (+3.3%)

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

2015

$13,774

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

2013

Tax history for 40 Nims Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,580 (−6.2%)

$502,100 + $915,200

$1,417,300

2024

$16,608 (+14.3%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2023

$14,524 (−11.7%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2022

$16,448 (+2.8%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2021

$16,004 (+1.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2020

$15,749 (+5.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2019

$14,912 (+0.6%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2018

$14,823 (+2.4%)

$175,000 + $672,200

$847,200

2017

$14,468 (+1.7%)

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

2016

$14,229 (+3.3%)

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

2015

$13,774

$175,000 + $661,660

$836,660

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

1.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Bennington County

APN

18005710816

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 2
Location: Detached
Auto Open

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (3/4): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Concrete Floor, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished

Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Carpet, Slate/Stone, Softwood
Water Heater: Free Standing, Off Boiler, Owned
Blinds, Draperies, Fireplace - Wood, Furnished, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master Bedroom With Bath, Walk-in Closet, Window Treatment, Laundry - 1st Floor

Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Dehumidifier, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired

Room 1 Information
Living Room
Living Room
Dimensions: 16 x 36
Level: 1

Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 18 x 16
Level: 1

Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 9 x 12
Level: 1

Room 4 Information
Den
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Level: 1

Room 5 Information
Mudroom
Dimensions: 13 x 5
Level: 1

Room 6 Information
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Level: 1

Room 7 Information
Bedroom with Bath
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Level: 2

Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 15 x 16
Level: 2

Room 9 Information
Office/Study
Dimensions: 9 x 16
Level: 2

Room 10 Information
Loft
Dimensions: 16 x 17
Level: 2

Room 11 Information
1/2 Bath
Level: 1

Room 12 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 1

Room 13 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 2

Room 14 Information
3/4 Bath
Level: 2

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 3507
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 5207
Color: White
Construction: Post and Beam
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Wood
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood

Driveway
Crushed Stone

Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Country Setting, Level, Mountain View, Stream, View

Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown

Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 2006

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Gross Amount Tax: 16448
SPAN Number: 180-057-10816

Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 310

Utilities

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC
Heat: Forced Air, Hot Air, Multi Zone
Heat Fuel: Oil

Sewer Information
Septic

Electric Information
Electric Company: GMP
200 Amp

Water Information
Drilled Well

Other Utilities Information
Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite

Location

School Information
School District: Taconic and Green Regional
Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Choice

Neighborhood Information
Near Golf Course

Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 390
Dead End, Gravel, Public

Other Location Information
Directions: Take Dorset West Road to Nims Road. House is first one on the right.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 18005710816

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Unknown

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Schools

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Dorset Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • 3.3mi

6/10

Long Trail School

Private 6-12 • 1.3mi

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 88° expected this year, 19 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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Dorset, VT • 05251

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$1.60M – $1.94M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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