Last Sold Price
3 beds2,440 sqft$193/sqft
517 Lower Hollow Rd, Dorset, VT 05251

Description

Make part of Dorset's history your own. Believed to be the original tenant farmer's house in the Dorset Hollow, this lovely light filled home, with it's updated floor plan, lends itself to relaxing days by the fire and summer days on the expanded deck in the fenced in, private back yard. The gardens, lovingly tended to by the current owner, lend even more charm to this expanded cape. Following the marble path to the front door, one enters into the "front room" complete with authentic wood beams,...Make part of Dorset's history your own. Believed to be the original tenant farmer's house in the Dorset Hollow, this lovely light filled home, with it's updated floor plan, lends itself to relaxing days by the fire and summer days on the expanded deck in the fenced in, private back yard. The gardens, lovingly tended to by the current owner, lend even more charm to this expanded cape. Following the marble path to the front door, one enters into the "front room" complete with authentic wood beams, wide board wooden floors, built in book shelves, casement windows and a wood stove for those winter nights. An efficient kitchen with island seating, breakfast nook and views to the large back yard welcomes all. Beyond the kitchen, the spacious 25'x15" living/dining room with marble faced wood fireplace and sliders to the deck provides just the right tone for entertaining. Leading form the kitchen is a hallway to the master suite with full bath and walk-in closet. The upper level of the house has two absolutely bright and charming guest bedrooms, full bath, laundry room and a 10' x14' studio/den . Situated at the beginning of the Lower Hollow this property enjoys a paved road and easy access to town. The Hollow's five mile loop is a favorite walk year round and more trails abound throughout this renowned countryside. Come make this your new home! ( All measurement approximate.)
LISTING CLOSED: 10/05/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Terri Hathaway • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 517 Lower Hollow Road

Status
MLS #
4632548
Days on Market
477
Taxes
$8,177 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1850
Lot Size
0.91 AC / 39,639 SF
Parking
Driveway
Zoning
F&RR

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$530,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Dorset, VT

9 comparable properties found

$585,000 | 2523 Highway 30, Dorset, VT 05251
1/38
1

$585,000

Sold 10/17/24

3
Bedrooms
2,690
Square Feet
3
Acres
$525,000 | 62 Dorset Village Lane, Dorset, VT 05251
1/24
2

$525,000

Sold 08/29/25

4
Bedrooms
2,139
Square Feet
0.65
Acres
$410,000 | 2511 Highway 30, Dorset, VT 05251
1/13
3

$410,000

Sold 04/01/26

3
Bedrooms
2,040
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$530,000 | 2354 Danby Mountain Road, Dorset, VT 05251
1/61
4

$530,000

Sold 08/15/25

3
Bedrooms
2,031
Square Feet
7
Acres
$675,000 | 201 Owls Head Hill Lane, Dorset, VT 05251
1/23
5

$675,000

Sold 05/01/26

3
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet
2.2
Acres
$465,000 | 4195 Highway 30, Dorset, VT 05251
1/22
6

$465,000

Sold 09/12/25

3
Bedrooms
1,472
Square Feet
1
Acres
$280,000 | 456 Kelleher Road, Dorset, VT 05251
1/5
7

$280,000

Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
2,520
Square Feet
4.42
Acres
$949,900 | 168 Meadow Lane, Dorset, VT 05251
1/19
8

$949,900

Sold 06/02/25

3
Bedrooms
1,736
Square Feet
1.1
Acres
$715,000 | 343 Kelleher Road, Dorset, VT 05251
1/39
9

$715,000

Sold 09/29/25

3
Bedrooms
2,120
Square Feet
1.75
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 517 Lower Hollow Road

Stories1Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,639 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,070 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,389

Property Taxes

$681

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 517 Lower Hollow Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dorset
  • County: VT-Bennington
  • Directions: From Route 30- Take Dorset Hollow Rd. Bear right over bridge and right at fork to Lower Hollow Rd. Property is approximately 1/2 mile on the left side. Yellow house with white trim
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 21
  • Zip: 05251
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 180-057-10034
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $8,177.38
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Year Notes: 17-18
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Choice
  • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
  • School - Elementary: The Dorset School
  • School - Middle/Jr: The Dorset School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 00
  • Lot: 61
  • Lot - Sqft: 39640.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Road Frontage Length: 165.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2440.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3527.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2440.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1087.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Amount: $472,900
  • Assessment Year: 2009
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Marble, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1850
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
  • Cable Company: Comcast
  • Fuel Company: Dorr Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Utilities: Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Yellow
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr
  • Features - Exterior: Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Porch - Covered
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Gravel, Insulated, Partial, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Master Bdm Suite, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Studio
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd
  • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 1, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 25'x15'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 17'x17'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 22'x15'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 15'x13'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: MBR Suite
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 17'x10'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15'x17'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16'x14'
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Studio
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 7'x6'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom

Property History for 517 Lower Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632337105

$470,000

+1.8% / yr

Oct 5, 2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4632548

$470,000
Oct 5, 2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4632548

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632337105

$470,000

+1.8% / yr

10/05/2018

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4632548

$470,000
10/05/2018

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4632548

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

Public Records for 517 Lower Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$291,900Additions$568,000Total$859,900
Tax Record2025$9,453 ($788 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size39,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(057)000840

Schools near 517 Lower Hollow Road

This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dorset Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Long Trail School
Private6 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 517 Lower Hollow Road, Dorset, VT 05251
$470,000
3
2,440
39,639
$525,000
3
3,530
331,056
$685,000
3
2,135
$342,500
68,825
$520,000
68,825
$425,000
3
2,099

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