849 Mt Bess Rd

$4,750,000
Price
3
Beds
2,487 Sq. Ft.
$1,910 / Sq. Ft.
2,487
Sq. Ft.
$1,910
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own a breathtaking slice of Vermont with Mount Bess Farm—1,606+/- acres of pristine land featuring hayfields, pastures, woodlands & meandering streams. Nestled at the top of a dead-end, town maintained road, the charming farmhouse overlooks a stunning 1.5-acre spring-fed pond & sweeping mountain views. Open plan kitchen with huge granite island. The main floor also has a bedroom with a private bath. A two story deck with screened porch to be completed. The second floor offers 2 bedrooms & 2 baths,...Own a breathtaking slice of Vermont with Mount Bess Farm—1,606+/- acres of pristine land featuring hayfields, pastures, woodlands & meandering streams. Nestled at the top of a dead-end, town maintained road, the charming farmhouse overlooks a stunning 1.5-acre spring-fed pond & sweeping mountain views. Open plan kitchen with huge granite island. The main floor also has a bedroom with a private bath. A two story deck with screened porch to be completed. The second floor offers 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, sauna, clawfoot tub & balcony. The property includes a 2 car garage, a 100x40’ building consisting of a heated workshop with compressor, hoist, an office, ¾ bath & cold storage—perfect for tractors, RVs, or boats. Equestrian enthusiasts will love the heated 54'x80' 12-stall horse barn with a huge hayloft plus a 20x20’ office/tack room & ¾ bath. Behind the barn are multiple power & water hookups which could be converted for RV's. With approximately 2 miles of road frontage & miles of interior trails, this estate is ideal for horseback riding or driving, hiking, snowmobiling (VAST trails), ATVing, Nordic skiing, hunting & fishing. Many spectacular mountain view homesites. Property is enrolled in the Vermont Current Use Program offering tax savings. Nearby, Derby, Newport, Jay Peak & Costco in Sherbrooke. This is Vermont country living at its finest.
  1. Listed by Nicholas Maclure • Century 21 Farm & Forest

Property Details for 849 Mt Bess Road

Water Body Type
Pond
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/03/2025 10:33 AM

Property Details for 849 Mt Bess Road

StatusActive
MLS #5035691
Days on Market270
Taxes$18,942 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1900
Lot Size1606.00 AC / 69,957,360 SF
CountyOrleans County

Location

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Building Information for 849 Mt Bess Road

Stories1Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size1606.00 AC / 69,957,360 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,050 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,471

Property Taxes

$1,579

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 849 Mt Bess Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Charleston
  • County: VT-Orleans
  • Directions: From the junction of VT Routes 105 & 5A, travel south on Route 5A and turn left onto Hudson Road, then take the first right onto Mount Bess Road; continue to end.
  • Latitude: 44.829635089619003
  • Longitude: -72.041544880950894
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05872
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: part of 135-042-10475
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 8.00
  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Level, Mountain View, Open, Pond, Pond Frontage, Pond Site, Recreational, Secluded, Stream, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near ATV Trail
  • Lot Size Acres: 1606.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 10560.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: _Unnamed
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Development Potential, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Tillable, Woodland
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Barton Electric
  • Fuel Company: Blanchard
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Drilled Well, Dug Well, Private
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Access Details: Directly Adjoining
  • Internet: Satellite Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Unfinished
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: 1/2 Bathroom, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Full Bathroom, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living/Dining
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom Full

Property History for 849 Mt Bess Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

$4,750,000
Apr 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

$4,750,000
Feb 29, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

$2,900,000
Jan 10, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

Jan 10, 2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

Jan 10, 2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

Nov 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

$2,990,000
Nov 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

$2,990,000
Mar 19, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #618973796

$260,100

-41.9% / yr

Sep 25, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #607427487

$337,500

+1832.7% / yr

Jul 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602290978

$175,000

-15.7% / yr

Jul 1, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

$2,460,000
Jun 30, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

Jun 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

$3,500,000
Mar 17, 2009

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #3048543

Aug 25, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617777

$795,285
Aug 25, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617780

$250,367
Aug 25, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617778

$132,547
Aug 25, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617779

$103,092
Aug 22, 2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$1,850,000
Jul 14, 2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

Nov 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #3048543

$1,835,000
Jul 6, 2007

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$3,400,000
Jul 6, 2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$2,775,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/26/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

$4,750,000
04/10/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

$4,750,000
02/29/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

$2,900,000
01/10/2024

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

01/10/2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

01/10/2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

11/29/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4978840

$2,990,000
11/29/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4978966

$2,990,000
03/19/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #618973796

$260,100

-41.9% / yr

09/25/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #607427487

$337,500

+1832.7% / yr

07/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602290978

$175,000

-15.7% / yr

07/01/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

$2,460,000
06/30/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

06/27/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4644056

$3,500,000
03/17/2009

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #3048543

08/25/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617777

$795,285
08/25/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617780

$250,367
08/25/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617778

$132,547
08/25/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332617779

$103,092
08/22/2008

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$1,850,000
07/14/2008

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

11/12/2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #3048543

$1,835,000
07/06/2007

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$3,400,000
07/06/2007

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #3043322

$2,775,000

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

Public Records for 849 Mt Bess Road

Taxable ValueLand$861,700Additions$476,500Total$1,338,200
Tax Record2019$27,400 ($2,283 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size51,857,744 SqFtStyleFarmsCountyORLEANSAPN13504210475

Schools near 849 Mt Bess Road

This home is within North Country Senior Union High School District #22.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Charleston Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

North Country Junior Uhsd #22
Public7 to 8

North Country Senior Uhsd #22
Public9 to 12

North Country Career Center
Public9 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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849 Mt Bess Road is a single family home for sale in Charleston, VT 05872. This property was listed for sale on April 10, 2025 by Century 21 Farm & Forest, it's currently listed at $4,750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 270 days and was last sold on February 29, 2024. This listing's school districts are North Country Senior Union High School District #22, North Country Junior Union High School District #22, Charleston School District. Nearby schools include Charleston Elementary School, North Country Junior Uhsd #22 and North Country Senior Uhsd #22. 849 Mt Bess Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,487 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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