1355 Podunk Rd

3,260 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
3,260
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The sun came first; everything else followed. Redesigned in 2010 by Smith & Vansant Architects, this south-facing contemporary in the hills of Norwich was shaped around light. Passive solar siting, 37 photovoltaic panels, and near-net-zero performance reflect an approach that values efficiency as much as design. At the center of the open living space, a Finnish Tulikivi soapstone woodstove radiates slow, even warmth, while cold-climate mini-split heat pumps provide cooling and backup heat for year-round...The sun came first; everything else followed. Redesigned in 2010 by Smith & Vansant Architects, this south-facing contemporary in the hills of Norwich was shaped around light. Passive solar siting, 37 photovoltaic panels, and near-net-zero performance reflect an approach that values efficiency as much as design. At the center of the open living space, a Finnish Tulikivi soapstone woodstove radiates slow, even warmth, while cold-climate mini-split heat pumps provide cooling and backup heat for year-round comfort. The main level is open, bright, and connected, with a kitchen and living area filled with natural light, a separate study, and a half bath. Upstairs, flexible bedroom arrangements span two levels, anchored by a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking the gardens. The gardens are the second act. Designed with Ben Falk of Whole Systems Design, the landscape unfolds through winding stone paths, terraces, a small pond, perennial beds, and an edible landscape with apple and pear orchards. French doors open to an oversized deck, a stone patio, and a screened porch overlooking the confluence of two brooks. An outdoor shower feels exactly right here. Three additional buildings expand how the property can be used. A post-and-beam studio includes a kitchen, bath, and an artist's workspace overlooking the orchard. A rustic writer's cabin offers a woodstove, sleeping lofts, a porch, and a Swedish composting toilet. Farther along a woodland trail, a tiny house sits above the beaver pond, offering another quiet place to retreat. The barn adds two parking bays, a workshop, and generous storage. More than ten private acres are bordered on three sides by conserved land, including Norwich Town Forest, Upper Valley Land Trust holdings, and the Appalachian Trail corridor. Walking, hiking, and cross-country skiing begin just beyond the door. This isn't a house that borrows Scandinavian ideas. It lives, them through light, warmth, thoughtful restraint.
  1. Listed by Richard Higgerson • Higgerson & Company

Property Details for 1355 Podunk Road

Water Body Type
Brook/Stream
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No
Zoning
Rural Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 07/19/2026 01:17 PM

Property Details for 1355 Podunk Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #5100374
Days on Market-
Taxes$20,142 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2010
Lot Size10.30 AC / 448,668 SF
CountyWindsor County

Location

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Building Information for 1355 Podunk Road

Stories3Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size10.30 AC / 448,668 SF

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$7,902 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

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$6,224

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$1,679

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Property Information for 1355 Podunk Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Norwich
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From VT Rt 14 North. Turn Right onto Tigertown Rd. Turn right onto Podunk Rd. Turn left to stay on Podunk Rd. 1.5 miles). House on Right.
  • Latitude: 43.723484784758192
  • Longitude: -72.395095106506346
  • Mount Location: Roof
  • Mount Type: Fixed Rack
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 14
  • Zip Code: 05055
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 450-142-12600
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 142
  • Lot: 126
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Lowland, Open, Secluded, Sloping, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Wetlands, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Rural, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.3
  • Road Frontage Length: 1330.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Podunk Brook
  • Total Finished Area: 3260.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3260.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Measured
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Measured
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 450.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Measured
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 448668.0
  • Total Area: 3710.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $1,145,800
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • Plan Survey Number: 47A
  • Planned Urban Developmt: No
  • Power Production Annual: 8,370.00
  • Power Production Annual Status: Actual
  • Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Power Production Year Install: 2017
  • PowerProductionVerificationSourc: Owner
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • ROW to other Parcel: Unknown
  • Suitable Use: Recreation, Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: Unknown
  • Year Built: 2010
  • School District: Dresden
  • High School: Hanover High School
  • Middle/Jr School: Francis C Richmond Middle Sch
  • Elementary School: Marion Cross Elementary School
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Cable Company: EC Fiber
  • Fuel Company: Dead River
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water Source: Drilled Well
  • Utilities: Phone
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internet
  • Water Company: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Mini Fridge, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, On Demand Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Eat-in Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom, Level 2: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 3: Level 3: Other
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Multi Fuel, Wood, Heat Pump, Multi Zone, Passive Solar, Wood Stove, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 20.10X9.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 22.7X11.8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.4X10.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 22.1X13.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 14.8X13.9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14.8X8.0
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13.10X11.2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11.2X9.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 7.9X6.7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8X7.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 10.7X9.11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 17.3X17
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 17.9X11.7
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Other
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 17.10X11.5
  • Room Level: 3
  • Room Type: Other
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 15.3X15.2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 7.7X3.7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 10.10X7.3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 7.11X6.6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 12.7X10.8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Units Per Building: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 1355 Podunk Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 8, 2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5084085

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Apr 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5084085

$1,359,000—
Aug 7, 2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5049803

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/08/2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5084085

—
04/16/2026

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5084085

$1,359,000
08/07/2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5049803

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Public Records for 1355 Podunk Road

Taxable ValueLand$189,400Additions$956,400Total$1,145,800
Tax Record2024$11,244 ($937 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size448,668 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)ZoningRRCountyWINDSORAPN(142) 14-002000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1355 Podunk Road

This home is within Dresden School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marion W. Cross School
PublicPK to 6

Frances C. Richmond School
Public6 to 8

Hanover High School
Public9 to 12

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1355 Podunk Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Norwich, VT 05055. This property is currently priced at $1,249,000. This listing's school districts are Dresden School District, Norwich School District. Nearby schools include Marion W. Cross School, Frances C. Richmond School and Hanover High School. 1355 Podunk Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,260 sqft single family home built in 2010.

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