Listed by Paul Harsch • Harsch Associates. Bought with Harsch Associates.
Off Market Jun 2023 for $442K
$541,975
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$2,898/mo
1
bd
•
1 ba
•
900
sq ft
238 Mason Hill Rd, Pownal, VT 05261
About this home
Cozy living in an extravagant setting with 180 degrees of views backed by hardwood forest. The perfect Vermont retreat and hideaway or the ideal full-time home you have dreamed of. Dating from 2013, this compact 1 bedroom, one bath home with granite counter kitchen, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, cathedral and 10' ceilings, impressive native stone faced fireplace and spacious cedar deck will fit any size gathering with ease. In the warm weather, festivities will extend to the outdoor fire pit. For gardening or just watching the wildflowers grow, of the 45 acres of property, roughly 2.5 are open field and lawn area, the remaining 42 acres are all woods laced with trails. The picturesque old original shingled house still stands and might be suitable for a studio but not habitable.
Cozy living in an extravagant setting with 180 degrees of views backed by hardwood forest. The perfect Vermont retreat and hideaway or the ideal full-time home you have dreamed of. Dating from 2013, this compact 1 bedroom one bath home with granite counter kitchen, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, cathedral and 10' celings, impressive native stone faced fireplace and spacious cedar deck will fit any size gathering with ease. In the warm weather, festivities will extend to the outdoor fire pit. For gardening or just watching the wildflowers grow, of the 45 acres of property, roughly 2.5 are open field and lawn area, the remainding 42 acres are all woods laced with trails. The picturesque old original shingled house still stands amd might be suitable for a studio but not habitable.
PrimeMLS #4948752
Jun 26, 2023
Sold
$442,000
$491/sq ft
Apr 25, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2023
Listed
$425,000
$472/sq ft
BCMLS #199023
Oct 19, 2012
Sold
$142,000
$158/sq ft
Jul 5, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$221/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4170696
Oct 19, 2012
Sold
$142,000
$158/sq ft
Jul 5, 2012
Listed
$199,000
$221/sq ft
Only a romantic could fall in love with this charming dated and somewhat tattered and weathered shingled cottage plus a charming barnlike studio set off from the cottage. There is another side to this wonderful property too. For example, 45 acres of meadow and woods affording spectacular views north and west of the Green Mountains. Restore the cottage for a delighful modest lifestyle or build your dream home in the meadow. Readily accessible on town maintained road yet affording privacy and serenity. 15 minutes from Williamstown, MA or Bennington, VT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,227 (+53.9%)
$135,400 + $239,400
$374,800
2024
$3,395 (−9.3%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2023
$3,746 (−31.0%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2022
$5,426 (+5.7%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2021
$5,131 (−2.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2020
$5,255 (+6.7%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2019
$4,923 (+1.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2018
$4,861 (+10.4%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2017
$4,404 (−1.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2016
$4,462 (+0.6%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2015
$4,435
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2013
$123,400 + $75,600
$199,000
Tax history for 238 Mason Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,227 (+53.9%)
$135,400 + $239,400
$374,800
2024
$3,395 (−9.3%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2023
$3,746 (−31.0%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2022
$5,426 (+5.7%)
$123,400 + $129,800
$253,200
2021
$5,131 (−2.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2020
$5,255 (+6.7%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2019
$4,923 (+1.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2018
$4,861 (+10.4%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2017
$4,404 (−1.3%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2016
$4,462 (+0.6%)
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2015
$4,435
$123,400 + $112,900
$236,300
2013
$123,400 + $75,600
$199,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Cable - Available, Gas - LP/Bottle, Internet - Cable
Location
School Information
School District: Pownal School District
Elementary School: Pownal Elementary School
Elementary School: Pownal Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
Neighborhood Information
Mountain, Rural
Road Information
Road Frontage: TBD
Gravel, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From the south, take Rte 7 north, turn right onto Ladd Rd. Travel 2.25 miles. Turn sharp right onto Mason Hill Road. Property is .25 mi on the right. From the north take Rte 7 south. Turn left onto Barber Pond Rd in Pownal Center. Take first right onto Hidden Valley Rd. Travel 1.3 mi to Ladd Rd and
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 49515610484
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026