Listed by Arlene Palmiter • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty.
Off market feb 2019 for $290K
$500,711
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,924/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,536
sq ft
157 King Hill Rd, Readsboro, VT 05350
About this home
Known in the national horticultural circuits as North Hill Gardens, one will find solitude, comfort and a thread of past existence in this exceptional property. A network of exceptional natural stone pathways and the sound of a small stream purring through the gardens are some of the simple pleasures here. The stone paths lead to additional buildings, including a guest cottage/studio, separate English style Greenhouse building, hand crafted barns, a grape and fruit tree orchard and other "garden rooms. " The gardens comprise about five acres, within a larger track of mature beech and maple hardwoods and a sprinkling of native hemlock. North Hill is located in a narrow valley in southern Vermont, on a south facing slope that warms in the early spring, bathing the landscape in sunshine. This is a very special property which will suit the desires of a multitude of peace seekers including horticulturists, subsistence farmers, animal enthusiasts, and those simply seeking a peaceful respite. The home is simple and charming, the seasonal guest house a wonderful studio space, the English cottage and greenhouse - a dream, fruit orchards abundant, mature producing grape vines, open pasture with fencing, and additional crafted barns for small animals. This property was a dream for the original owners and cherished in its' development. A special place to visit and see all the wonders it holds awaiting a new owner to foster.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
22 acresLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Arlene Palmiter• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Arlene Palmiter• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
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$2,253/mo
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Market trends in 05350, VT
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
90.2%
7.0% MoM
Median sale price
$325K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
22d
8 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
3 MoM
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Sale history for 157 King Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4718942
Feb 22, 2019
Sold
$290,000
$189/sq ft
Feb 12, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 23, 2018
Contingent
—
Oct 22, 2018
Price Changed
$365,000
$238/sq ft
Sep 16, 2018
Listed
$399,000
$260/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,760 (+10.5%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2024
$4,309 (+2.9%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2023
$4,186 (−39.7%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2022
$6,946 (−1.1%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2021
$7,020 (+6.8%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2020
$6,574 (+2.7%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2019
$6,399 (+2.0%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2018
$6,275 (+9.1%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2017
$5,749 (−5.2%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2016
$6,063 (−2.9%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2015
$6,244 (−1.5%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2014
$6,339
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2013
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
Tax history for 157 King Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,760 (+10.5%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2024
$4,309 (+2.9%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2023
$4,186 (−39.7%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2022
$6,946 (−1.1%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2021
$7,020 (+6.8%)
$66,200 + $224,700
$290,900
2020
$6,574 (+2.7%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2019
$6,399 (+2.0%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2018
$6,275 (+9.1%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2017
$5,749 (−5.2%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2016
$6,063 (−2.9%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2015
$6,244 (−1.5%)
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2014
$6,339
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
2013
$67,800 + $203,500
$271,300
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
1976
Style
Other
County
Bennington County
APN
51316110254
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
RUR
Rural Residential District
Rural residential lands are lands which are already committed to rural development or which appear capable of accommodating a significant proportion of the expected growth in Readsboro.; Some of these lands offer serious limitations for development and will require special attention in evaluating proposals for their development. The land may have an important natural resource value, may be located a significant distance from improved public land or from a village or commercial center, may be classified as vulnerable landscapes, or may border scenic roads. The purpose of the Rural Residential District is to provide for low-intensity uses which are compatible with the potential of the land for agriculture, forestry, or extraction of soil, sand or gravel. These uses shall protect the rural character, scenic and recreational resources, and significant natural, historic and other resources within the Town.
Directions: rte 100 s to E. Main st in Readsboro. Turn right onto Potter Hill Rd. Follow past cemetery and turn right onto King Hill Rd. First property on left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 22 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Bennington County
APN: 51316110254
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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Readsboro Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • 0.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$476,000 – $576,000
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