Listed by Cynthia Hollister • NY and VT Real Estate Company. Bought with Northland Real Estate.
Off Market Feb 2026 for $400K
$638,352
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,443/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,780
sq ft
249 Ward Rd, Poultney, VT 05764
About this home
This historic 1830's stately home brags about the 3 + Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, on 57.9 acres of Vermont conserved land; a nice mix of meadows and forest. There is a two story post and beam 20 X 44 barn with walkout. This historic home is situated on a publicly maintained dirt road close the restaurants and amenities. There are nice views across the fields from the back of the home. For all your recreation desires, the D & H Rail trail cuts across the back corner of the property behind the fields. There is a small VT gravel bed stream that meanders through the property. The home is spacious with large rooms. This kitchen includes a spacious pantry; which also includes the first floor washer and dryer. The formal dining room has a wood burning stove insert and each of the large rooms have a fireplace. There are extra rooms that could be a home office or crafting space. Perfect location to watch your animals graze in the fields, hike on your trails or to just reset your mind sitting on the front porch. Properties like this do not come available often. Don't hesitate to take a look at your earliest convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1831Year Built
57.9 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Cynthia Hollister• NY and VT Real Estate Company
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION- INCREDIBLE DEAL! HISTORIC-STATELY-GRAND! WE JUST DON'T HAVE ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS C. 1830'S FEDERAL LOCATED ON A VERY SPECIAL 57.9+- ACRES! THE SETTING IS 'VERMONT BUCOLIC" WITH THE HOME LOCATED ON A SLIGHT HILL AND SURROUNDED BY A PERFECT MIX OF ACTIVE HAY, CROP, AND FOREST LAND! THE MANY FEATURES INCLUDE A SPACIOUS YET WARM LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, AND SITTING ROOM/DEN- EACH WITH OPERATING FIREPLACES; CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH WALK IN PANTRY/LAUNDRY; SECOND FLOOR INCLUDES THREE BEDROOMS WITH CHARMING LIBRARY; PINE PANELED OFFICE AND SO MUCH MORE! THE HOUSE SETTING IS COMPLETE WITH THE 44 X 20 TWO LEVEL BARN WITH WALK OUT, ORIGINAL MILK HOUSE, AND TWO CAR SALTBOX GARAGE! AND DON'T FORGET THE SMALL TROUT BROOK MEANDERING THROUGH THE LAND. PERFECT FOR LOCAL GROWN BEEF, MILK, OR CASH CROP PRODUCTION. ENJOY PROPERTY TAX SAVINGS THROUGH THE VT. CURRENT USE PROGRAM. ONE OF A KIND!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,048 (+4.8%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2024
$4,819 (+11.8%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2023
$4,309 (−22.2%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2022
$5,537 (−2.3%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2021
$5,665 (+0.5%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2020
$5,639 (+11.6%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2019
$5,054 (−2.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2018
$5,180 (+0.6%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2017
$5,150 (−21.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2016
$6,550 (+1.0%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2015
$6,488 (+958.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2011
$613
$95,400 + $234,400
$329,800
Tax history for 249 Ward Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,048 (+4.8%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2024
$4,819 (+11.8%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2023
$4,309 (−22.2%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2022
$5,537 (−2.3%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2021
$5,665 (+0.5%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2020
$5,639 (+11.6%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2019
$5,054 (−2.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2018
$5,180 (+0.6%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2017
$5,150 (−21.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2016
$6,550 (+1.0%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2015
$6,488 (+958.4%)
$119,800 + $227,400
$347,200
2011
$613
$95,400 + $234,400
$329,800
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
57.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,780
Year built
1831
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rutland County
APN
49215510737
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
ARR-2
Rural Residential 2-Acre District
To allow for appropriate density of development in the rural areas of Poultney.
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler, Water Heater - Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction Status: Existing
Construction Materials: Brick Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 2780
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 3844
Color: Brick
Roof: Slate
Driveway
Crushed Stone, Dirt
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot Features: Agricultural, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Lowland, Major Road Frontage, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths, Rural
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1831
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 25
Gross Amount Tax: 7214
SPAN Number: 492-155-10737
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 26 & 452
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Wood
Sewer Information
1000 Gallon, Private
Electric Information
200 Amp
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -Avail
Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle
Location
School Information
School District: Poultney School District
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Dirt, Gravel, Public Maintained Road, Unpaved
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 1870
Other Location Information
Directions: GPS to 249 Ward Road, Poultney, VT
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 57.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1831
Year Renovated: —
County: Rutland County
APN: 49215510737
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Flood Zone: Land Only
Around this home
Schools
Poultney Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Poultney High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Poultney, VT • 05764
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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46
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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