Listed by Lillian West • Maple Leaf Real Estate. Bought with BHG Masiello Hanover.
Off Market Aug 2020 for $228K
$394,165
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,440/mo
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,700
sq ft
949 Hidden Valley Rd, Pownal, VT 05261
About this home
"Take your breath away" views from this multi level home on a hillside in the southwestern corner of Vermont. Just minutes from Bennington, VT, Williamstown, MA, and a short drive to Albany, NY. A perfect vacation home to "get away from it all" or a secluded year-round residence. Open layout on main level with updated kitchen, new hardwood floors in dining and living room, stone mantle for wood fireplace, and full bath with laundry. Walk out to wrap around deck from the glass slider door and see the mountain views. Two bedrooms and tastefully modern full bath upstairs, lower level has another bedroom and a spacious family room walking out to lower deck. Over 4 acres of wooded land surrounds the home. Plenty of parking and great outdoor areas. Come see it for yourself!
Located back from Hidden Valley Road on 4.5 acres this property has been completely renovated with new kitchen, baths and dormer to accommodate 2 bedrooms up with new bath. First floor open living space wood burning fireplace with wood stove and deck to marvelous views; lower level family room and 3rd bedroom possibility; utility room with 2-100 amp service panels. Perfect primary residence or vacation property.
BCMLS #207369
Aug 4, 2015
Sold
$245,000
$144/sq ft
Jun 24, 2014
Listed
$264,900
$156/sq ft
+21
Public Remarks
Privacy with amazing elevated views from this stylishly renovated and insulated chalet-style home on 4.5 acres with 2-3 bedrooms,2 baths, hardwood floors in the main living level. Recently dormered upstairs providing for a beautiful bath between two newly carpeted bedrooms. New windows and doors throughout. Decks on both levels to distant knock-out views.575 additional sq.ft. in finished basement.
PrimeMLS #4117772
May 31, 2012
Sold
$132,500
$78/sq ft
Dec 15, 2011
Listed
$169,900
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,097 (+4.0%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2024
$2,978 (+11.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2023
$2,668 (−38.2%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2022
$4,319 (−1.1%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2021
$4,367 (−11.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2020
$4,939 (+6.7%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2019
$4,627 (+1.3%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2018
$4,569 (+10.4%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2017
$4,140 (−1.3%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2016
$4,193 (+0.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2015
$4,168
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2013
$56,100 + $86,100
$142,200
Tax history for 949 Hidden Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,097 (+4.0%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2024
$2,978 (+11.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2023
$2,668 (−38.2%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2022
$4,319 (−1.1%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2021
$4,367 (−11.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2020
$4,939 (+6.7%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2019
$4,627 (+1.3%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2018
$4,569 (+10.4%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2017
$4,140 (−1.3%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2016
$4,193 (+0.6%)
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2015
$4,168
$63,300 + $158,800
$222,100
2013
$56,100 + $86,100
$142,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dimensions: 8'8" x 13'6"
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 12' x 14'6"
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 11'2" x 12'7
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 11' x 23'
Level: Basement
Room 5 Information
Master Bedroom
Dimensions: 12'6" x 15'6"
Level: 2
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9' x 16' 10"
Level: 2
Room 7 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9'6" x 11' 3"
Level: Basement
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1700
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 1800
Color: Sage
Deck, Playground, Porch, Shed
Construction: Other, Wood Frame
Foundation: Block, Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior: T-111
Driveway
Gravel
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Easements: Yes
Country Setting, Mountain View, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1969
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Year Notes: 2019-20
Gross Amount Tax: 4696.79
SPAN Number: 495-156-11450
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 513
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Multi Zone
Heat: Multi Zone, Radiant Electric
Heat Fuel: Electric
Sewer Information
Private, Septic
Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Other Utilities Information
Other
Location
School Information
School District: Southwest Vermont
Elementary School: Pownal Elementary School
Elementary School: Pownal Elementary School
Middle/Jr School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
Neighborhood Information
Rural
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 40
Gravel, Private
Other Location Information
Directions: From Route 7 in Pownal, turn onto Barbers Pond Rd, then the next right onto Hidden Valley Rd, go up about half mile on the right, take the shared driveway all the way to the end. It is a steep driveway at the house, so be sure you have the right vehicle if there is snow.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,075
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 49515611450
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Tax Map
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi
3/10
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
5/10
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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 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pownal, VT • 05261
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$375,000 – $454,000
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