1538 Barker Rd
Description
Located in the scenic hills of Post Mills/Thetford, Vermont, this private country retreat offers the perfect blend of rural charm, modern comfort, and sustainable living. Set on just over 11 acres with sweeping mountain and woodland views, the property features a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home designed to maximize natural light and connection to the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home includes cathedral ceilings, custom woodwork, expansive picture windows, a modern kitchen with stainless steel...Located in the scenic hills of Post Mills/Thetford, Vermont, this private country retreat offers the perfect blend of rural charm, modern comfort, and sustainable living. Set on just over 11 acres with sweeping mountain and woodland views, the property features a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home designed to maximize natural light and connection to the surrounding landscape. Inside, the home includes cathedral ceilings, custom woodwork, expansive picture windows, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and multiple flexible living spaces ideal for relaxing, remote work, or entertaining. In addition to the kitchen, the main floor consists of a highly functional mudroom, dining room, living room, bedroom and 3/4 bath. The second floor includes a large primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, private deck, lovely gas fireplace, and laundry; a full bath with a deep soaking tub and multi-jet shower; two additional bedrooms (one of which is currently set-up as a fantastic home office), plus a bonus room ideal as an exercise area. Additional highlights include newly refinished wide pine floors, a screened porch, an architectural staircase with glass railings, flagstone patio, Ipe hardwood deck, and an attached two-car garage. A full unfinished basement offering loads of extra storage space is icing on the cake. The property is equipped with thoughtful energy-efficient upgrades including solar power, Tesla battery backup, fiber-optic internet, and an EV charger. Outdoors, enjoy established gardens, fruit trees, berry bushes, walking trails, a fire pit with boulder seating, rolling fenced pasture land, and a spacious barn with potential for hobby farming or horses. Conveniently located 20 minutes from Hanover, NH—home to Dartmouth College, and Dartmouth Health—this magical home offers peaceful country living with easy access to the Upper Valley’s major employers, schools, and recreation. Some photos digitally staged. Open House Saturday 5/30/26 from 11 AM - 1 PM.
- Listed by Zoe Hathorn Washburn • Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group • Cell: 603-727-8099
Property Details for 1538 Barker Road
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 01:43 PM
Property Details for 1538 Barker Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 5091519 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $9,795 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Lot Size | 11.50 AC / 500,940 SF |
| County | Orange County |
Location
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Building Information for 1538 Barker Road
Stories2Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size11.50 AC / 500,940 SF
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$4,798 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,982
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 1538 Barker Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Thetford
- County: VT-Orange
- Directions: From Thetford Center take Route 113 to Sawnee Bean. Follow Sawnee Bean and then take a right onto Barker Road. House is on the left and look for the real estate sign.
- Latitude: 43.863144116363401
- Longitude: -72.271618067459087
- Mount Location: Roof
- Road Frontage: TBD
- Seasonal: No
- State: VT
- Street Designation: Road
- Zip Code: 05058
Taxes and HOA Information
- SPAN Number: 642-202-10338
- Tax Year: 2025
- Taxes TBD: No
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Capacity: 2.00
- Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Orchards, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Private
- Lot Size Acres: 11.5
- Total Finished Area: 2671.0
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2671.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
- Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
- AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 864.0
- BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 500940.0
- Total Area: 3535.0
Property and Assessments
- Property Class: Residential
- Property Type: Single Family
- Construction Status: Existing
- Easements: Unknown
- Flood Zone: No
- Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
- Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
- PreConstruction: No
- Surveyed: Unknown
- Year Built: 1977
- School District: Thetford
- High School: Thetford Academy
- Middle/Jr School: Thetford Academy
- Elementary School: Thetford Elementary School
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
- Sewer: Private
- Water Source: Drilled Well, Private
- Utilities: Propane
- Internet: Fiber Optic Internet, High Speed Intrnt at Site
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Color: Mahogany
- Construction Materials: Other, Log Exterior, Wood Exterior
- Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access Type: Walk-up
- Basement Description: Concrete, Unfinished
- Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
- Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bonus Room, Level 2: Full Bathroom, Level 2: Laundry Room, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Air
- Cooling: Other
- Total Stories: 2
- Rooms Total: 9
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Total: 2
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Mudroom
Room 2
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room 7
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 11
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room 12
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Laundry Room
Property History for 1538 Barker Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5091519 | $799,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2004 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #137763 | $298,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2004 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #137763 | — | |
| Mar 12, 2004 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #137763 | $284,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #5091519 | $799,000 |
| 04/30/2004 | Sold New England Real Estate Network #137763 | $298,000 |
| 03/22/2004 | Pending New England Real Estate Network #137763 | — |
| 03/12/2004 | Listed (Active) New England Real Estate Network #137763 | $284,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1538 Barker Road
Taxable ValueLand$112,150Additions$226,350Total$338,500
Tax Record2024$9,556 ($796 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,101 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,101 SqFtStories2Lot Size500,940 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977ZoningRRCountyORANGEAPN(202) 0T002106
Schools near 1538 Barker Road
This home is within Thetford School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thetford Elementary School PublicPK to 6 |
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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