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  • Listed by: Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. • Laura Beckwith
    Price cut: $24K (9/15)
    $345,000

    686 Route 30, Dorset, VT 05261

    4beds
    2,000sqft
    : 
    $2,378/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1855
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $173/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wood stoveSunroom entranceOne bedroomLarge closetOpen great-room style livingGas ranges
    Village Mixed Use zoned Residence and Separate cottage located in the Hamlett of South Dorset...nearby Dorset's elementary School and Sheldon's Market. Conveniently located 3 miles from Manchester Ctr to the South or Dorset Village to the North. The main house offers 1350 SF, 2 bedrooms with overflow room, large closet, and sunroom entrance... The cottage is 675 SF with one bedroom and a great-room with 3/4 bath. The Hot Air furnace is a couple years old... there's also a wood stove. The Cottage is heated by propane. The cook's kitchens in both residences enjoy open great-room style living and have all appliances including gas ranges, refrigerators and dishwashers... there's laundry as well in both dwellings. See the Dorset Village Mixed Use zoning documents attached allowing retail, hospitality, home office services... etc. Please also note Dorset Short Term rental regulations. There are tenants and appts required with 24-48 hour notice.
    20 days
    68
    6

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    Listed by:

    Laura Beckwith,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. 802-867-5555,

    Elizabeth Romano,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5106993MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Propane, Oil, Hot Air
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
      • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
      Features
      • Kitchen/Family
      • Flooring: Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Entry
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,500
      • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,000
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: 1.75
      • Stories: 1.75
      • Patio & porch: Covered Porch
      • Exterior features: Natural Shade
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Frontage length: Road frontage: 68
      Lot
      • Size: 0.25 Acres
      • Features: Level, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Neighborhood, Near School(s)
      Details
      • Zoning description: res 1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Slate
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1855

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
      • Utilities for property: Cable

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Pownal

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $173/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $400,300
      • Annual tax amount: $4,982
      • Date on market: 8/27/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/15/2026Price change$345,000-6.5%$173/sqft
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        8/27/2026Listed for sale$369,000$185/sqft
        Source: PrimeMLS #5106993 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 05251

        Getting around

        10 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Dorset Elementary School
        • High: Burr and Burton Academy
        • District: Dorset School District

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