Listed by Annette Gallo • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
Off Market Jul 2024 for $487K
$579,255
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,197/mo
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,168
sq ft
255 Mad Tom Rd, East Dorset, VT 05253
About this home
Experience quintessential Vermont charm in this beautiful antique home nestled in the heart of East Dorset Village. This well maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence seamlessly blends historic character with modern comforts. Step through the front door into a warm and inviting den, complete with a convenient half bath for guests. The main level flows effortlessly into an open living and dining area, bathed in natural light, where a cozy 3/4 bath adds convenience. The newly updated kitchen boasts an island, new countertops and an eat-in area, while a mudroom/pantry provides extras storage space. Upstairs, discover three generously sized bedrooms, offering comfort and tranquility, along with a full bath and a laundry area for added convenience. An additional room awaits, offering flexibility for a home office, studio, or playroom. Outside, the charm continues with a picturesque barn featuring a pellet stove, currently set up as a delightful game room, perfect for entertaining friends and family. Enjoy the serene surroundings with gatherings around the fire pit, surrounded by lush perennial gardens, or indulge your green thumb in the charming potting shed. Conveniently located near Route 7A, this home offers easy access to the best of Vermont living, including a nearby blueberry farm, apple orchard, and the renowned Vermont Summer Festival grounds. Explore hiking trails in the Green Mountain National Forest or spend sunny days swimming and picnicking at Emerald Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Annette Gallo• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Katherine Zilkha• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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Market trends in 05253, VT
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
94.6%
+6.0% MoM
Median sale price
$857K
$242K MoM
Avg. days on market
32d
23 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 255 Mad Tom Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4997472
Jul 17, 2024
Sold
$487,500
$225/sq ft
May 30, 2024
Contingent
—
May 27, 2024
Listed
$495,000
$228/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4921762
Oct 7, 2022
Sold
$458,000
$211/sq ft
Aug 8, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2022
Listed
$458,000
$211/sq ft
+29
Don't miss out on this rare East Dorset listing! Enjoy a walk to the village on the marble sidewalk from this beautifully maintained home. Near the Route 7 corridor to Bennington or Rutland, this home offers over 2,000 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths on an easy to take care of . 36 acre lot. The list of upgrades and restorations is comprehensive and reflects a commitment to year-round comfort, energy efficiency, and historic integrity. Some of the noteworthy features include a new bath with a walk-in shower, a renovated master bedroom with skylights, a large resored two-floor barn with a pellet stove and gallery lighting, a new front porch and a private backyard with a firepit. Foam insulation and a new furnace system installed in 2019.This beautiful antique home also boasts a wood fireplace, built-in’s and bookshelves, first-floor office space with a 1/2 bath, 2nd-floor laundry, pantry/mudroom combo, potting shed, and pleasing perennial gardens. East Dorset Village life includes easy access to walking trails, apple orchard and blueberry farm, equestrian fields, short walk to National Forest, and free pass to Emerald Lake State Park.
Public Records
Aug 6, 2015
Sold
$235,000
$108/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4424821
Jul 31, 2015
Delisted
—
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$235,000
$108/sq ft
May 30, 2015
Contingent
—
May 26, 2015
Listed
$275,000
$127/sq ft
+7
Adorable antique home with tremendous charm and space! This three bedroom home set in the village of East Dorset has the character of a quintessential Vermont home. Lovingly cared for, it offers lots of main level living space - open kitchen and dining area, spacious living and front parlor along with a mudroom entry. Upstairs boasts three bedrooms and a sitting room. Freshly painted in 2014, new stainless appliances, new storm windows and refinished wood floors are all part of this enticing package. Outback enjoy the perennial gardens or the oversized barn, perfect for an artists studio or retreat. This home is a must see.
PrimeMLS #4018645
Jul 2, 2012
Sold
$210,000
$97/sq ft
Aug 16, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$104/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2005
Sold
$369,000
$170/sq ft
PrimeMLS #3081533
Nov 24, 2003
Sold
$221,000
$102/sq ft
Dec 5, 2002
Listed
$239,900
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,719 (−2.7%)
$202,000 + $308,800
$510,800
2024
$4,852 (+14.3%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2023
$4,243 (−10.2%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2022
$4,727 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2021
$4,541
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2020
$4,544 (+7.3%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2019
$4,236 (−3.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2018
$4,390 (−5.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2017
$4,644 (+9.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2016
$4,241 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2015
$4,074
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2013
Tax history for 255 Mad Tom Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,719 (−2.7%)
$202,000 + $308,800
$510,800
2024
$4,852 (+14.3%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2023
$4,243 (−10.2%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2022
$4,727 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2021
$4,541
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2020
$4,544 (+7.3%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2019
$4,236 (−3.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2018
$4,390 (−5.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2017
$4,644 (+9.5%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2016
$4,241 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2015
$4,074
$75,000 + $172,510
$247,510
2013
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bennington County
APN
18005710307
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
VR
Village Residence District
The purpose of the Village Residential District is to retain and extend the built form and settlement pattern of the village centers – Dorset, South Dorset and East Dorset. The Village Residential districts feature primarily single-unit dwellings on small lots but diversity in lot size and frontage, and building placement and form contributes to neighborhood character. These districts also include land in proximity to the village centers that is currently undeveloped or developed at low densities that may be suitable for infill housing. The intent is to foster pleasant, walkable residential neighborhoods with a mix of housing types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Educational/school
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Garage Capacity: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Basement Access: Interior
Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Interior Access
Other Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Wood
Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen Island
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Antique
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2168
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 5216
Barn, Porch - Covered
Foundation: Fieldstone
Roof: Slate
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Level
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1905
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Gross Amount Tax: 5112.6
SPAN Number: 180-057-10307
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 440
Financing Information
Current: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Radiator
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
On-Site Septic Exists
Electric Information
Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Public
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Cable - Available, 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
School - High: Choice
Neighborhood Information
In Town, Village
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: Heading north on Route 7, take a right on Mad Tom Road at East Dorset General Store. House is 2nd on the left after Leary Lane.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 18005710307
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026