Last Sold Price
3 beds1,758 sqft$179/sqft
147 Mad Tom Rd, Dorset, VT 05253

Description

In the heart of the village of East Dorset, this gem of an antique home has been updated and lovingly maintained. The property has great curb appeal and is defined by stone walls. The backyard is home to raised garden beds with a 3 bay garage workshop beyond, overlooking open land with mountain views. Inside the house has lots of character as it is tastefully renovated and decorated. Lots of built-ins, nice spacious kitchen and renovated baths, front porch and back deck, this is truly a lovely village...In the heart of the village of East Dorset, this gem of an antique home has been updated and lovingly maintained. The property has great curb appeal and is defined by stone walls. The backyard is home to raised garden beds with a 3 bay garage workshop beyond, overlooking open land with mountain views. Inside the house has lots of character as it is tastefully renovated and decorated. Lots of built-ins, nice spacious kitchen and renovated baths, front porch and back deck, this is truly a lovely village home.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/02/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura Beckwith • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Manchester Branch Office

Property Details for 147 Mad Tom Road

Status
MLS #
4483696
Days on Market
660
Taxes
$5,886 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1869
Lot Size
0.73 AC / 31,798 SF
Zoning
Village Res

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$410,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

[Dorset, VT]

9 comparable properties found

$280,000 | 456 Kelleher Road, Dorset, VT 05251
1/5
1

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Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
2,520
Square Feet
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Acres
$290,000 | 4460 Tower Road, Dorset, OH 44032
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Sold 09/06/24

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
20.7
Acres
$236,000 | 4237 Kyle Road, Dorset, OH 44032
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3

$236,000

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Bedrooms
1,824
Square Feet
5.01
Acres
$410,000 | 2511 Highway 30, Dorset, VT 05251
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3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$615,000 | 848 Mad Tom Road, Dorset, VT 05253
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$615,000

Sold 06/25/26

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Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
4
Acres
$949,900 | 168 Meadow Lane, Dorset, VT 05251
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Bedrooms
1,736
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$260,000 | 3764 Hayes Road, Dorset, OH 44032
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3
Bedrooms
2,164
Square Feet
12.39
Acres
$715,000 | 343 Kelleher Road, Dorset, VT 05251
1/39
8

$715,000

Sold 09/29/25

3
Bedrooms
2,120
Square Feet
1.75
Acres
$465,000 | 4195 Highway 30, Dorset, VT 05251
1/22
9

$465,000

Sold 09/12/25

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Bedrooms
1,472
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 147 Mad Tom Road

Stories2Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

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$2,092 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,601

Property Taxes

$491

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 147 Mad Tom Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Rural, Village
  • City: Dorset
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From Manchester - route 7A north to East Dorset. Turn Right on Mad Tom Road. Travel over the railroad tracks...house on left, look for sign.
  • Latitude: 43.239518327653
  • Longitude: -73.008040934801
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05253
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 180-057-11123
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $5,886.42
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Burr and Burton Academy
  • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School - Elementary: Dorset Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Dorset Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 31799.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Road Frontage Length: 90.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 1758.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 2258.0
  • Square Feet Apx Tot Below Grade: 500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 1758.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Measured
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Assessment Amount: $341,400
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • ROW to other Parcel: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1869
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
  • Electric: 100 Amp
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Septic
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: yellow
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered
  • Roads: Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 7
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Features - Interior: Natural Woodwork, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11'5 x 15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12'9 x 11'2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 21
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4 x 15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 19' x 15'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11'6 x 14'10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 21
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 147 Mad Tom Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617687140

$315,000
Mar 2, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4483696

$315,000
Feb 26, 2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4483696

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617687140

$315,000
03/02/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4483696

$315,000
02/26/2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4483696

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 147 Mad Tom Road

Taxable ValueLand$229,700Additions$363,900Total$593,600
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size31,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(057)000282

Schools near 147 Mad Tom Road

This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Dorset Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 147 Mad Tom Road, Dorset, VT 05253
$315,000
3
1,758
31,798
$52,000
3
1
1,044
11,326
$649,000
3
3,000
25,700
$233,000
3
2
1,344
75,794
$275,000
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2,633
41,382
23,958

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