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27 Owls Head Hill Lane, Dorset, VT, 05251

3beds
2baths
1,344sqft
$599,000
$446price/sqft
$4,245/moest. monthly cost
$169,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Raised Ranch on 2 Acres – Dorset, VT Welcome to your new home in the heart of Dorset! Nestled on a beautifully landscaped 2-acre corner lot, this inviting raised ranch offers privacy, comfort, and versatile living space. 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 2-Car Attached Garage Step inside to find a bright living room that flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors on your private deck, overlooking a fenced-in backyard ideal for kids, pets, or gardening. The lower level features a cozy family room with fireplace, creating a warm retreat for Vermont winters, plus a separate den/office – perfect for working from home or additional guest space. Additional Features: • Corner lot offering extra space and privacy • Attached two-car garage for convenience • Quiet, desirable Dorset location • Close to schools, shopping, and outdoor recreation This home is a perfect blend of function and charm – a must-see for anyone seeking space, comfort, and the Vermont lifestyle.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
6
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Dorset Elementary SchoolGrades PK-80.5 mi
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Burr & Burton AcademyGrades 9-124.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1976

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Raised Ranch
  • Property subType: Ranch

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Refrigerator

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Kitchen/Dining,Primary BR w/ BA
  • Flooring: Carpet,Concrete,Laminate
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,344

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,344
  • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered Porch
  • Exterior features: Shed
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 250

Lot

  • Lot size: 2 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,Country Setting,Subdivided

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Circular Driveway,Dirt,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,028$36,336
Home Insurance $215$2,580
Property Taxes $748$8,976
Electricity $254$3,053
Total$4,245$50,940

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$145,542/yr
40% on housing$127,350/yr
45% on housing$113,200/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.6%
4.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$446This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 05251$323
Bennington County$239

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 05251$267
Bennington County$202

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-10-22Price change$649,000
2025-09-19Listed for sale$695,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAndrea C Kaplan
BrokerageFour Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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