Imagine turning off the main road as the canopy thickens, the drone of highway traffic fading into the quiet rustle of wind through northern hardwoods. Up on a gentle knoll surrounded by over two wooded acres, 292 Forest Mountain Road feels less like a house and more like a breath of fresh air. Morning here starts slowly. Coffee brews while sunlight filters through the trees, casting soft shadows across comfortable living spaces designed for easy, unpretentious living. Spring and summer bring lush green privacy, with plenty of room on the knoll to tuck in a vegetable garden, sip evening drinks outdoors, or simply listen to the forest. Autumn transforms the acreage into a front-row seat for southern Vermont's foliage, while winter brings that distinct, quiet magic, unloading ski gear after a day on the slopes at nearby Bromley or Stratton, stepping inside, and letting the day’s chill melt away. It’s the kind of retreat where Fridays mean shedding city schedules, picking up morning pastries at the local general store down the road, and letting days stretch out naturally. Whether you’re tinkering with projects in the detached garage with workshop, hosting friends for a long weekend, or spending a quiet afternoon with a good book, the home offers a warm, low maintenance haven that lets you focus on being here, not maintaining it. Property Details Setting: 2.25 private, wooded acres situated on a peaceful knoll Interior: 2,000 sq. ft. contemporary layout featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths Outbuildings: Detached workshop/garage with room for standard vehicles, hobby space, and mountain gear storage Location: Peru, VT, minutes to Bromley Mountain, Stratton Resort, Magic Mountain, and the shops and dining of Manchester
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Listed by: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Robin Apps
$489,000
292 Forest Mountain Road, Peru, VT 05152
3beds
1,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.25 Acres Lot
$477,200 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful knollLush green privacyWarm low maintenance haven
- 3 days
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Listed by:
Robin Apps,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-297-8000,
Margaret McMahon,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5108157
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Finished,Interior Stairs,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 980
- Finished area below ground: 850
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 122
Lot
- Size: 2.25 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 47414910679
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Board and Batten Exterior, Cedar Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Peru
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,888
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$477,200
$453,000 - $501,000
$2,689/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000$267/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $238,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $238,500 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,385 -15.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2010 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,824 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,824 +125.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,254 |
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Neighborhood: 05152
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flood Brook Union School
- District: Bennington/Rutland
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



