1860C Vermont Quintessential Farmhouse in Benson located on 8.7 Acres +/- mostly Hay-able Pastures. Newer Barn with 5 horse stalls for you or to Board others. Equipment Barn and 2 car Garage. Exquisite Views to the East from a Enclosed Peaceful Sunporch. This is where you will spend most of your time when you rise, enjoying your cup of Coffee or Tea or reading in the twilight of the evening at the end of your day. The South room, off the Kitchen, encompasses a view of a Dirt Track where Horses have been trained for Saratoga. The Farmhouse is a blank Canvas waiting for your personal touch to make it your Forever Home.
Active under contract
Listed by:
Wenda Bird,
Bird Real Estate 802-468-2228
$449,000
516 Lake Road, Benson, VT 05743
3beds
2,768sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1860
8.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Equipment barnEnclosed peaceful sunporch
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 15, 2025 at 10:41am
Listed by:
Wenda Bird,
Bird Real Estate 802-468-2228
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5047341
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Insulated,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Stove Hook-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,206
- Total interior livable area: 2,768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Dirt, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Covered, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Other - See Remarks, Shed, Storage
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1091
Lot
- Size: 8.7 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Rolling Slope, Rural, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 5401610413
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Other, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $288,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,098
- Date on market: 6/21/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $449,000-8.2%$162/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000+127.4%$177/sqft |
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| 9/18/2000 | Sold | $215,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $288,300 |
| 2023 | -- | $288,300 |
| 2022 | -- | $288,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,594/mo
Principal & interest
$1741
Property taxes
$696
Home insurance
$157
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05743
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABenson Village SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Fair Haven Uhsd #16Grades: 7-12Distance: 7.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fair Haven Grade School
- Middle: Fair Haven Grade School
- High: Fair Haven UHSD #16
- District: Benson School District
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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