849 Mt Bess Rd

2,487 Sq. Ft.
$1,166 / Sq. Ft.
2,487
Sq. Ft.
$1,166
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Yes, you can have your very own unspoiled slice of Vermont. Mount Bess Farm consists of 1,606 acres with gorgeous hayfields, pastureland, woods, streams, and miles of interior roads. Sitting at the top of the dead-end road, the Farmhouse overlooks a 1.5-acre spring-fed pond and long-range mountain views. Inside the house you’ll find a spacious kitchen with a massive granite-topped center island, dining room, living room, ½ bath, enclosed porch, and covered porch on the main floor. The primary bedroom...Yes, you can have your very own unspoiled slice of Vermont. Mount Bess Farm consists of 1,606 acres with gorgeous hayfields, pastureland, woods, streams, and miles of interior roads. Sitting at the top of the dead-end road, the Farmhouse overlooks a 1.5-acre spring-fed pond and long-range mountain views. Inside the house you’ll find a spacious kitchen with a massive granite-topped center island, dining room, living room, ½ bath, enclosed porch, and covered porch on the main floor. The primary bedroom suite with private deck and bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower along with a second bedroom and full bath make up the 2nd floor. The shop includes a 40x40’ heated space with compressor and electric hoist, heated office, storage, ¾ bath, and 40x40’ cold storage area ideal for tractors, RVs, boats, etc. The 56x82’ 12-stall horse barn includes a 20x20’ office/tack room with ¾ bath. The property has about 2 miles of frontage; 1 mile on Hudson Road, frontage on both sides of Mount Bess Road, and Route 5A. The land is comprised of 350+/- acres of crop and pastureland with the remainder being wooded. Enjoy nature walks, horseback riding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and so much more without leaving your property. A fully remodeled guest house on 2 acres may be purchased with the farm for an additional $210,000. The very epitome of Vermont country living awaits you with this special property; come take a look.
  1. Listed by Nicholas Maclure • Century 21 Farm & Forest

Sold By Century 21 Farm & Forest

Property Details for 849 Mt Bess Road

Parking
Auto Open, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Other, Detached
Water Body Type
Pond
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
None
LISTING UPDATED: 03/01/2024 06:04 PM

Property Details for 849 Mt Bess Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4978840
Days on Market42
Taxes-
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
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Building Information for 849 Mt Bess Road

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

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$16,417 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,134

Property Taxes

$2,283

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 849 Mt Bess Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near ATV Trail
  • 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: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: North Country Union High Sch
  • School - District: North Country Supervisory Union
  • School - Elementary: Charleston Elementary
  • School - Middle/Jr: Charleston Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 8.00
  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 6.995736E7
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Farm - Horse/Animal, 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
  • Lot Size Acres: 1606.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 10560.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2487.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 3487.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2487.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1000.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Estimated
  • 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
  • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
  • PreConstruction: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Development Potential, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Tillable, Woodland
  • Surveyed: No
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Barton Electric
  • Fuel Company: Blanchard
  • Electric: 200 Amp, 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
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: White
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cement Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Hard Surface Flooring
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Windows - Double Pane, Stable(s)
  • Roads: Dead End, Public, Unpaved
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Electric, Water Heater - Owned
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Unfinished
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 8
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Primary Bdm Ste
  • Bedrooms - Total: 2
  • Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Heating: 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: Bath - 1/2
Room 6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
Room 7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full

Property History for 849 Mt Bess Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

Feb 26, 2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

Jul 26, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

Jul 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

$4,750,000
Apr 10, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

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
02/26/2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

02/26/2026

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

07/26/2025

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

07/26/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5053571

$4,750,000
04/10/2025

Temporarily Off Market

New England Real Estate Network #5035691

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

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