For sale
$198,000
54 acres
16 mi straight lineto Willard Mountain
399 Bard RdBennington, VT 05201
Land and lots · MLS 11681258
Listing courtesy of Preferred Properties · MyStateMLS
For sale
$180,000
58 acres
1073 Chapel RdBennington, VT 05201
Land and lots · MLS 11740286 · Listed 177 days ago (May 6, 2026)
14 mi straight line to Mount Snow (alpine resort) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
Unlock the potential of this spectacular 58.1 +/- acre woodland property in historic Bennington. The groundwork for your future home or getaway is already laid with a State-approved wastewater permit in place for a three-bedroom single-family residence, allowing you the flexibility to design your build. Further simplifying your plans, the property offers the rare advantage of connecting to the municipal water supply at the road. Essential utilities are right at your fingertips, with power readily available along the town-maintained, plowed Chapel Road near utility pole #25, and Xfinity providing high-speed cable internet, TV, and phone services. An existing roughed-in driveway provides a solid starting point for accessing the expansive acreage. Backing directly up to the 926-acre state-owned Bald Mountain recreational area, this woodland is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The diverse landscape features approximately 30 acres of manageable hardwood timber and 28 acres of softwoods on the higher ground. Beech and red oak provide excellent wildlife habitat, while existing woods roads offer private trails for cross-country skiing, hiking, and ATVing with distant views of the Green Mountain National Forest. The land benefits from reduced taxes by being enrolled in Vermont's Current Use program, with six acres thoughtfully excluded to accommodate your development. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Bennington, you have quick access to local dining, the Bennington Museum, and the historic Bennington Battle Monument. Seize the rare opportunity to craft your perfect Vermont lifestyle on this expansive woodland canvas!
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.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount SnowVT · homes near it | Alpine resort | 14 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Willard MountainNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 19 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Stratton Mountain ResortVT · homes near it | Alpine resort | 20 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Stratton Cross CountryVT · homes near it | Nordic center | 20 mi | Stratton Nordic CenterVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Pineridge Cross Country Ski AreaNY · homes near it | Nordic center | 21 mi | Pineridge Cross Country TrailsVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
Also nearby: The Hermitage Club (Haystack Mountain) (private ski club, 14 mi).
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:13 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
- $180,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 58 acres
- County
- Bennington County
- MLS number
- 11740286
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
$36,000
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Estimated monthly payment
$1,114 per month
Principal and interest$910
Property tax$150
Homeowners insurance$54
Loan amount$144,000
Total interest over the term$183,664
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.