Welcome to the beloved "Papa's Blue House," a cherished family home since its construction in 1968. Nestled in the desirable Dover Hills section of Dover, VT, this property offers the perfect blend of charm and potential. With good bones and a generous layout, it’s an ideal canvas for creating your dream home. Featuring a spacious open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family and friends. With two bedrooms and a bath on each level, this home provides convenience, and the layout offers flexibility for customization to suit your lifestyle, whether you’re looking for a full-time home or searching for a serene retreat. Enjoy year-round activities with opportunities for golfing, skiing, and snowboarding, at nearby Mount Snow, Haystack, and the Hermitage Club. If boating is more your thing, you are a short drive to Lake Raponda and Harriman Reservoir. Recent enhancements to the crawl space ensure a solid foundation and peace of mind for future owners. With some updating, "Papa's Blue House" is ready to welcome its next owners. Whether you're looking for a seasonal getaway or a year-round residence, this property offers endless possibilities for enjoyment and adventure. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming house your forever home!
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Listed by: Skihome Realty • Donna Brown
$375,000
40 Ellis Brook Road, Dover, VT 05356
4beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1 Acres Lot
$356,800 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexibility for customization
- 309 days |
- 352 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Brown,
Skihome Realty 802-464-2366
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5066015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove, Wall Units
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,512
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Parking Spaces 3 - 5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Deck
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 154
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Hilly, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 18305813328
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Corrugated
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 750 Gallon, On-Site Septic Exists, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dover Hills
Location
- Region: West Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,250
- Annual tax amount: $5,174
- Date on market: 10/16/2025
- Exclusions: Personal items, some wall decor, bed/frame & folding table in the left upstairs bedroom, dining room set with 2 credenzas, mower/tools in crawl space.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$356,800
$339,000 - $375,000
$2,561/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000$248/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5066015 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2023 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2022 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2021 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2020 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2019 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2018 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2017 | -- | $173,250 |
| 2016 | -- | $173,250 +9897.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,733 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,733 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,733 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,733 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,733 +29.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,338 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,338 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,338 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,338 +14.7% |
| 2003 | $1,717 | $1,167 |
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Neighborhood: 05356
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADover Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- NAMarlboro Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 3/10Leland & Gray Uhsd #34Grades: 6-12Distance: 11.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dover Elementary School
- District: Dover
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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