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For sale

$198,000

54 acres

399 Bard RdBennington, VT 05201

Land and lots · MLS 11681258 · Listed 218 days ago (Mar 26, 2026)

16 mi straight line to Willard Mountain (local ski area) · Ski access details

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About this land

Secluded serenity meets unmatched convenience on this sprawling 54+/- wooded acres in beautiful and historic Bennington, VT! Nestled among a lush mix of hard and softwoods teeming with wildlife, the property features a charming quarter-acre pond, perfect as a future homestead centerpiece, with your home set back just beyond the pond. Good access via a paved, town-maintained road leading to level Class IV gravel frontage (gravel portion is not plowed or maintained by the town - 400+/- ft). A gate is currently in place, but the town will remove or relocate upon request. Essential utilities are highly accessible: town water runs along the frontage with confirmed adequate pressure for development, while power and high-speed cable internet sit just 250 feet west. State mapping indicates favorable conditions for a wastewater system and a previous purchaser performed soils test indicating a 6-bedroom residential mound system but opted not to purchase; they wanted a home much closer to the road, where the State maps indicate a small wetland. This should be easily avoidable. Experience the best of both worlds - a secluded, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere with immediate access to the Route 7 corridor. You are just minutes from historic downtown Bennington's shops, dining, and the iconic Bennington Battle Monument. For outdoor lovers, enjoy proximity to the Green Mountain National Forest and premier skiing at Mount Snow and Stratton. Whether dreaming of an expansive recreational haven or a brilliant investment opportunity, this versatile acreage is ready for your vision.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Ski access and nearby skiing

Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.

Nearby ski areas with straight-line distance
Ski areaTypeStraight-line distanceMeasured to
Willard MountainNY · homes near itLocal ski area16 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Mount SnowVT · homes near itAlpine resort17 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Pineridge Cross Country Ski AreaNY · homes near itNordic center19 miPineridge Cross Country TrailsVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead
Stratton Mountain ResortVT · homes near itAlpine resort22 miBase areaBase area (mapped point)
Stratton Cross CountryVT · homes near itNordic center22 miStratton Nordic CenterVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead

Also nearby: The Hermitage Club (Haystack Mountain) (private ski club, 17 mi).

Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 8:09 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.

Ski access claims

The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.

Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Curtis Trousdale of Preferred Properties.

How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim

Facts

List price
$198,000
Status
For sale
Property type
Land and lots
Lot size
54 acres
County
Bennington County
MLS number
11681258

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Location

Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Bennington.

Price and status history

    Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.

    Estimate a monthly payment

    $39,600
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    Estimated monthly payment

    $1,225 per month

    Principal and interest$1,001
    Property tax$165
    Homeowners insurance$58
    Loan amount$158,400
    Total interest over the term$202,030

    An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.

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    Questions to ask before you buy

    Good questions for any home near the slopes.

    1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
    2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
    3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
    4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
    5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
    6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

    Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget

    Guides and next steps

    Listing courtesy of Preferred Properties. Listing agent: Curtis Trousdale. Co-listing agent: Michael Wrobel. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

    Listing updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 7:53 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.