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    • Listed by: Higgerson & Company • Richard M Higgerson
    $1,249,000

    1355 Podunk Road, Norwich, VT 05055

    3beds
    3,260sqft
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    $8,398/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2010
    10.3 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $383/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    The sun came first; everything else followed. Redesigned in 2010 by Smith & Vansant Architects, this south-facing contemporary in the hills of Norwich was shaped around light. Passive solar siting, 37 photovoltaic panels, and near-net-zero performance reflect an approach that values efficiency as much as design. At the center of the open living space, a Finnish Tulikivi soapstone woodstove radiates slow, even warmth, while cold-climate mini-split heat pumps provide cooling and backup heat for year-round comfort. The main level is open, bright, and connected, with a kitchen and living area filled with natural light, a separate study, and a half bath. Upstairs, flexible bedroom arrangements span two levels, anchored by a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking the gardens. The gardens are the second act. Designed with Ben Falk of Whole Systems Design, the landscape unfolds through winding stone paths, terraces, a small pond, perennial beds, and an edible landscape with apple and pear orchards. French doors open to an oversized deck, a stone patio, and a screened porch overlooking the confluence of two brooks. An outdoor shower feels exactly right here. Three additional buildings expand how the property can be used. A post-and-beam studio includes a kitchen, bath, and an artist's workspace overlooking the orchard. A rustic writer's cabin offers a woodstove, sleeping lofts, a porch, and a Swedish composting toilet. Farther along a woodland trail, a tiny house sits above the beaver pond, offering another quiet place to retreat. The barn adds two parking bays, a workshop, and generous storage. More than ten private acres are bordered on three sides by conserved land, including Norwich Town Forest, Upper Valley Land Trust holdings, and the Appalachian Trail corridor. Walking, hiking, and cross-country skiing begin just beyond the door. This isn't a house that borrows Scandinavian ideas. It lives, them through light, warmth, thoughtful restraint.
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    Richard M Higgerson,

    Higgerson & Company 802-291-0436

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5100374MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Multi Fuel, Wood, Heat Pump, Zoned, Passive Solar, Wood Stove, Mini Split
      Cooling
      • Mini Split
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Mini Fridge, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Instant Hot Water, Exhaust Fan
      • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen/Living, Natural Light, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Skylight(s), Screens
      • Basement: Concrete,Crawl Space,Interior Access,Unfinished,Interior Entry
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,710
      • Total interior livable area: 3,260 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,260
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Gravel, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Parking Spaces 2, Unpaved, Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom
      Features
      • Levels: 3
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Exterior features: Balcony, Building, Deck, Garden, Storage, Poultry Coop
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Stream, Wetlands
      • Body of water: Podunk Brook
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 1330
      Lot
      • Size: 10.3 Acres
      • Features: Country Setting, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Lowland, Open Lot, Secluded, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Rural
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding
      • Zoning description: Rural Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2010

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Utilities for property: Phone
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
      Location
      • Region: Norwich

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $383/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,145,800
      • Annual tax amount: $20,142
      • Date on market: 7/17/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$1,249,000-0.8%$383/sqft
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        6/9/2026Listing removed$1,259,000$386/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5084085 Report a problem
        6/1/2026Price change$1,259,000-7.4%$386/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5084085 Report a problem
        4/17/2026Listed for sale$1,359,000$417/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5084085 Report a problem
        8/7/2025Listing removed$1,359,000$417/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5049803 Report a problem
        7/28/2025Price change$1,359,000-6.9%$417/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5049803 Report a problem
        7/3/2025Listed for sale$1,459,000+8.1%$448/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5049803 Report a problem
        8/1/2024Sold$1,350,000+8%$414/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4999748 Report a problem
        7/8/2024Contingent$1,250,000$383/sqft
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        6/10/2024Listed for sale$1,250,000+47.1%$383/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4999748 Report a problem
        11/30/2020Sold$850,000$261/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #4829866 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 05055

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        18 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • Elementary: Marion Cross Elementary School
        • Middle: Francis C Richmond Middle Sch
        • High: Hanover High School
        • District: Dresden

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