
Land with Home for Sale in Dorset, Vermont
848 Mad Tom Rd, Dorset, VT 05253
Step into a piece of Vermont history in Dorset, where this unique 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,400 square feet of finished space on four peaceful acres. The home began as a historic barn before being carefully moved to its current site and transformed into a warm, character-filled residence that truly embodies classic Vermont vernacular style. Inside, you’ll find soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and rich wood textures, along with two woodstoves that create cozy gathering spaces and add to the home’s rustic charm. With ample room to spread out and a flexible layout, the home offers endless possibilities for living, entertaining, or retreating in comfort. The large parcel provides a peaceful, natural setting just moments from the Green Mountain National Forest and the East Dorset Trailhead, while still being convenient to local Southern Vermont amenities and the charm of a quintessential New England town. Offering privacy, character, and expansive spaces, this home is ready for its next chapter and is being sold as is. Bring your vision and tasteful modernizations to make it your own. A new septic tank adds valuable peace of mind, and the home is priced below town assessment, presenting a compelling opportunity.
Location
- Street address
- 848 Mad Tom Rd
- County
- Bennington County
- School district
- Taconic and Green Regional
- Elevation
- 937 feet
Directions
From Manchester take VT-7A N to East Dorset. Turn right onto Mad Tom Rd. Continue approx. 2.5 miles; property will be on the right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4 acres
- Zoning
- Res
- MLS #
- NNEREN 5088838
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $8,015
Parcels
- 18005710887
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Basement
- Yes
- Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| The Dorset School | Elementary | Taconic and Green Regional |
| The Dorset School | Middle | Taconic and Green Regional |
| Burr and Burton Academy | High | Taconic and Green Regional |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | New listing | $689,000 | — | NNEREN |

























































