Listed by Terri Hathaway • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
Off Market Oct 2018 for $470K
$974,713
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,987/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,440
sq ft
517 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
About this home
Make part of Dorset's history your own. Believed to be the original tenant farmer's house in the Dorset Hollow, this lovely light filled home, with it's updated floor plan, lends itself to relaxing days by the fire and summer days on the expanded deck in the fenced in, private back yard. The gardens, lovingly tended to by the current owner, lend even more charm to this expanded cape. Following the marble path to the front door, one enters into the "front room" complete with authentic wood beams, wide board wooden floors, built in book shelves, casement windows and a wood stove for those winter nights. An efficient kitchen with island seating, breakfast nook and views to the large back yard welcomes all. Beyond the kitchen, the spacious 25'x15" living/dining room with marble faced wood fireplace and sliders to the deck provides just the right tone for entertaining. Leading form the kitchen is a hallway to the master suite with full bath and walk-in closet. The upper level of the house has two absolutely bright and charming guest bedrooms, full bath, laundry room and a 10' x14' studio/den . Situated at the beginning of the Lower Hollow this property enjoys a paved road and easy access to town. The Hollow's five mile loop is a favorite walk year round and more trails abound throughout this renowned countryside. Come make this your new home! ( All measurement approximate. )
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Terri Hathaway• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Elena Atwill• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Recently Updated & Refreshed. Interior work just compl, New MBA, New Flrs, New Roof, Enhanced Flr plan. Antique P & B cape offers continuous period architecture expansion. Ktchn/GrtRm w/ cust cabinetry & hearth. Sunny LR/DR w/ FP. Primary Suite main level w/ 2-3 BRs Up. Updated & expanded Deck, porch, & 2bay gar. Mtn Views, Sunny Level parcel-Mettawee River Nearby.
PrimeMLS #3048856
Aug 3, 2009
Sold
$400,000
$164/sq ft
Nov 20, 2007
Listed
$450,000
$184/sq ft
Recently Updated and Refreshed. Interior work just completed, New Master Bath, New Flooring, New Roof, Enhanced Floor plan. Antique P & B cape offers continuous period architecture expansion. Kitchen/Great room with custom cabinetry and hearth. Sunny Living/Dining Room with Fireplace. Primary Suite on main level with 2-3 Bedrooms Up. Updated and expanded Deck, porch, and 2 bay garage. Mountain Views, Sunny Level parcel- Mettawee River Nearby. ..
PrimeMLS #3013529
Nov 4, 2002
Sold
$350,000
$143/sq ft
Mar 28, 2002
Listed
$450,000
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,453 (−21.7%)
$291,900 + $568,000
$859,900
2024
$12,079 (+14.3%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2023
$10,564 (−11.7%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2022
$11,964 (+2.8%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2021
$11,640 (+1.6%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2020
$11,455 (+37.6%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2019
$8,324 (−0.8%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2018
$8,389 (+2.6%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2017
$8,177 (+0.9%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2016
$8,105 (−0.6%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2015
$8,153
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2013
Tax history for 517 Lower Hollow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,453 (−21.7%)
$291,900 + $568,000
$859,900
2024
$12,079 (+14.3%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2023
$10,564 (−11.7%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2022
$11,964 (+2.8%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2021
$11,640 (+1.6%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2020
$11,455 (+37.6%)
$250,000 + $366,220
$616,220
2019
$8,324 (−0.8%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2018
$8,389 (+2.6%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2017
$8,177 (+0.9%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2016
$8,105 (−0.6%)
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2015
$8,153
$250,000 + $222,940
$472,940
2013
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Walking Trails
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1850
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 472900
Assessment Year: 2009
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year Notes: 17-18
Gross Amount Tax: 8177.38
SPAN Number: 180-057-10034
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 172
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Septic
Electric Information
Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Dorr Oil
Phone Company: Fairpoint
Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
Location
School Information
School District: Bennington/Rutland
Elementary School: The Dorset School
Elementary School: The Dorset School
Middle/Jr School: The Dorset School
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 165
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From Route 30- Take Dorset Hollow Rd. Bear right over bridge and right at fork to Lower Hollow Rd. Property is approximately 1/2 mile on the left side. Yellow house with white trim
Block: 00
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 18005710034
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026