Price cut
$600,000
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,727 sqft · 231.00 acre lot
557 Pleasant Valley Rd, Benson, VT 05743
Single family · Built 1902 · $347/sqft ·
$3,608/mo est. payment
- Stories
- 2
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
Discover a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking 231-acre farm offering a blend of natural beauty, agricultural functionality, and future development potential. This pristine property features sweeping pastoral views, diverse terrain, and well-designed infrastructure suited for a variety of uses. The land includes approximately 93.1 acres of tillable fields and pasture, 103 acres of mature woodland, 3.8 acres of wetland/open water, and a 6.4 acre farmstead complex. Livestock operations are supported by electric fenced paddocks, a classic dairy barn, and a large equipment barn. The dairy barn offers excellent versatility continue agricultural, or conversion to other options. The main residence offers four spacious bedrooms, including three with ensuite bathrooms, plus a half bath on the main level. A large eat-in kitchen and comfortable living spaces make the home ideal for everyday living or hosting. Additional features include a chicken coop and established farm infrastructure, making this property ready for immediate use. The property is enrolled in a land trust, with approximately 212 acres protected to preserve its natural beauty. The area of land across the street offers a designated site for a potential new home. Located just 30 minutes from Middlebury, VT, and just down the road from Lake Horntonia, this property combines privacy with accessibility. Whether for farming, livestock, or a private retreat, this is an exceptional opportunity with endless potential.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Basement Description: Concrete Floor
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Oil
Exterior and Lot Features
- Frontage Length: 1200
- Road Frontage Type: Dirt
Land Info
- Land Lease: Yes
- Lot Description: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Farm, Dairy Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Mountain View, Rolling, Secluded, View, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural, Valley, Private
- Lot Size Acres: 231.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 10062360
Garage and Parking
- Driveway: Gravel
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
School Information
- Elementary School: Benson Village School
- High School: Assigned
- Middle School: Assigned
- School District: Benson School District
Schools
Benson Village School
elementary · K-6 · 4.3 mi
- 2
Fair Haven Uhsd #16
middle · 7-12 · 10.3 mi
- 9
Orwell Village School
elementary · K-6 · 4.7 mi
- 7
Castleton Elementary School
elementary · K-6 · 9.1 mi
Castleton Village School
middle · 6-8 · 10.1 mi
Price history
- Sep 12, 2026 · Price Changed$600,000
- Sep 2, 2026 · Price Changed$699,000
- Aug 25, 2026 · Relisted$750,000
- Jul 8, 2026 · Listing Removed—
- Jun 11, 2026 · Price Changed$799,000
- Apr 24, 2026 · Listed$999,000
Home value
$594,000
- Collateral Analytics$594,000
Where it is
Listed by Alex Pintair · Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty · PrimeMLS
