Have you been searching for the Vermont farmhouse that truly feels like home? The one with the land, the barns, the mountain views, the wraparound driveway, the screened in porch, and the beautiful front porch where you can sit and enjoy quiet mornings and peaceful evenings? This is that home. Situated on over 17 acres, this property offers not one but two barns, established fenced pastures, and the kind of setting that feels like a Vermont dream. Listen to the breeze move through the grass, watch the leaves change color in the fall, and enjoy the privacy and beauty that surround you. Inside, you’ll find five bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with space that invites family dinners, holiday gatherings, and everyday moments that make a house feel special. The usable basement offers excellent storage, workshop potential, tool space, or room for tack and farm equipment. Whether you have horses, farm animals, or simply want the charm and comfort of country living, this property offers the Vermont lifestyle so many people dream about. This is more than a house it’s the feeling of finally coming home.
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Listed by: Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
$550,000
971 South Stream Road, Bennington, VT 05201
5beds
1,974sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
17.62 Acres Lot
$554,500 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two barnsScreened in porchMountain viewsWraparound drivewayBeautiful front porchTool spaceEstablished fenced pastures
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Listed by:
Brooke L Thomson Drew,
Mahar McCarthy Real Estate 802-442-8337
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5088350
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Hearth
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Partially Finished,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Walkout,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,150
- Total interior livable area: 1,974 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,974
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Barn
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade, Shed
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 17.62 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Country Setting, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 49515610116
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bennington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $268,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,810
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
$554,500
$527,000 - $582,000
$2,725/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+31.9%$279/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5088350 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2006 | Sold | $417,000+125.4%$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/1995 | Sold | $185,000$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2023 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2022 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2020 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2019 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2018 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2017 | -- | $268,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $268,300 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $2,683 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,683 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,683 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,683 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,683 +18.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,267 |
| 2009 | -- | $2,267 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,267 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,267 +61.1% |
| 2003 | $3,263 | $1,407 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pownal Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Mt. Anthony Union Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 5/10Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14Grades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
- High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
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- Vermont
- Bennington County
- Pownal
- 05201
- 971 South Stream Road
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