249 Ward Rd

Poultney, VT 05764

$649,000
Price
3
Beds
2,780 Sq. Ft.
$233 / Sq. Ft.
2,780
Sq. Ft.
$233
per Sq. Ft.
Under Contract
Under Contract

Description

This historic 1830's stately home brags about the 3 + Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, on 57.9 acres of Vermont conserved land; a nice mix of meadows and forest. There is a two story post and beam 20 X 44 barn with walkout. This historic home is situated on a publicly maintained dirt road close the restaurants and amenities. There are nice views across the fields from the back of the home. For all your recreation desires, the D & H Rail trail cuts across the back corner of the property behind the fields....This historic 1830's stately home brags about the 3 + Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, on 57.9 acres of Vermont conserved land; a nice mix of meadows and forest. There is a two story post and beam 20 X 44 barn with walkout. This historic home is situated on a publicly maintained dirt road close the restaurants and amenities. There are nice views across the fields from the back of the home. For all your recreation desires, the D & H Rail trail cuts across the back corner of the property behind the fields. There is a small VT gravel bed stream that meanders through the property. The home is spacious with large rooms. This kitchen includes a spacious pantry; which also includes the first floor washer and dryer. The formal dining room has a wood burning stove insert and each of the large rooms have a fireplace. There are extra rooms that could be a home office or crafting space. Perfect location to watch your animals graze in the fields, hike on your trails or to just reset your mind sitting on the front porch. Properties like this do not come available often. Don't hesitate to take a look at your earliest convenience!
  1. Listed by Cynthia Hollister • NY and VT Real Estate Company

Property Details for 249 Ward Road

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2026 02:51 AM

Property Details for 249 Ward Road

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #5047852
Days on Market102
Taxes$7,214 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1831
Lot Size57.90 AC / 2,522,124 SF
CountyRutland County

Location

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Building Information for 249 Ward Road

Stories2Year Built1831Building Size-Lot Size57.90 AC / 2,522,124 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,764 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,163

Property Taxes

$601

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 249 Ward Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Poultney
  • County: VT-Rutland
  • Directions: GPS to 249 Ward Road, Poultney, VT
  • Latitude: 43.562831000001005
  • Longitude: -73.219789000000006
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05764
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 492-155-10737
  • Tax Year: 25
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Dirt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Lowland, Major Road Frontage, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 57.9
  • Road Frontage Length: 1870.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: Land Only
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1831
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Private
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
  • Internet: High Speed Intrnt Avail
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Brick
  • Construction Materials: Brick Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater off Boiler, Owned Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 249 Ward Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

—
Sep 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

—
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

$749,000—
Jul 26, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #628864398

$280,000—
Jul 20, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$280,000—
Jul 20, 2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

—
Jun 15, 2017

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$399,000—
Jun 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$339,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

—
09/30/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

—
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

$749,000
07/26/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #628864398

$280,000
07/20/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$280,000
07/20/2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

—
06/15/2017

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$399,000
06/15/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4642305

$339,000

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

Public Records for 249 Ward Road

Taxable ValueLand$119,800Additions$227,400Total$347,200
Tax Record2024$8,954 ($746 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,780 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,522,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1831CountyRUTLANDAPN(155) 040262Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 249 Ward Road

This home is within Quarry Hill Unified Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Poultney Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Poultney High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poultney Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Poultney High School
Public7 to 12

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