Last Sold Price
3 beds2,780 sqft$144/sqft
249 Ward Rd, Poultney, VT 05764

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/05/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cynthia Hollister • NY and VT Real Estate Company

Sold By Northland Real Estate

Property Details for 249 Ward Road

Status
MLS #
5047852
Days on Market
102
Taxes
$7,214 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1831
Lot Size
57.90 AC / 2,522,124 SF
Zoning
Land Current Use

Location

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Building Information for 249 Ward Road

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

Payment Calculator

$2,634 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,033

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
  • Total Finished Area: 2780.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2780.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1064.0
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2522124.0
  • Total Area: 3844.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: Land Only
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1831
  • School District: Poultney School District
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
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Total: 2

Property History for 249 Ward Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

$400,000
Jan 15, 2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

Sep 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

$400,000
01/15/2026

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

09/30/2025

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #5047852

For completeness, we 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
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Poultney Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Poultney High School
Public7 to 12

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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