MOTIVATED SELLER! * OPEN HOUSE Sunday 11/8/26 10-12 * Looking for a peaceful property that truly offers it all? Welcome to 478 MacDonald Road in Washington; a warm, welcoming place you can call home. Nestled on 18.89 acres, tucked back off a town-maintained road, this home features 4 comfortable bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and a thoughtful layout design. Enjoy the ideal blend of comfort, privacy, and room to grow. The centerpiece of the house is its unique, contemporary three-story design, featuring a breathtaking third story "tower" room. Surrounded by windows and flooded with natural light, this peaceful hexagon room is the ultimate retreat. This space is perfect for quiet reading, a home office or simply watching Vermont’s stunning seasons change. Enjoy the most majestic views from this room. Just below on the second floor, you'll find a private, light-filled room with a 3/4 bath. The main floor is designed for effortless everyday living and gatherings, boasting a cozy living room, a bright open kitchen, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a dining room that opens directly onto a back deck. Tucked off the entry is a large, versatile bonus space complete with a wood stove and walk-in closet; perfect for a playroom, main-floor guest room, or workshop. Recent updates bring peace of mind as well, including a new roof installed in 2024. Outdoors, the expansive acreage offers endless freedom for family fun, complete with multiple ponds and a beautiful mix of open field and wooded space. It’s also an absolute paradise if you’re looking to embrace a bit of country living. The fenced-in pastures are ready for your horses to roam, and there’s plenty of space for planting gardens, keeping chickens, or trying your hand at backyard homesteading. Try your hand at maple sugaring! Want to explore all your outdoor passions? 478 MacDonald Road is ready to welcome you home. Please note: some photos have been digitally staged using AI. The digitally staged photos are labelled.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
18.89 acresLot Size
$201Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Yvonne Trepanier• Birch and Maple Realty
LIGHT OPEN, WELL-MAINTAINED CONTEMPORARY W/ TOWER, TILED ENTRY, OUTBUILDING TREEHOUSE. MUST BE SEEN TO BE TRULY APPRECIATED! SOME INFO FROM TOWN. CONT. UPON SELLER FIND. SUIT. HSING. (PRESENTLY UNDER CONTRACT). NOTE: $390 SELLER CONCESSION AT CLOSING
PrimeMLS #744531
Apr 5, 2000
Sold
$123,000
$59/sq ft
Jan 13, 2000
Listed
$124,900
$60/sq ft
$3000 AT CLOSING TOWARD FLOOR COVERINGS. FRIG REPLACED W/ OTHER. ABOVE GROUND POOL, TILED ENTRY, OUTBUILDING. PC EXCEPT UNDER LR(FROST WALL). EXTERIOR/CEDAR SHAKES. CALL OWN/APPT. LDBC
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,054 (+5.0%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2024
$3,860 (+0.8%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2023
$3,828 (−34.7%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2022
$5,866 (−0.8%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2021
$5,914 (−1.6%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2020
$6,009 (+6.3%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2019
$5,655 (+5.4%)
$87,300 + $198,000
$285,300
2018
$5,367 (+0.5%)
$55,400 + $234,300
$289,700
2017
$5,342 (+4.1%)
$55,400 + $234,300
$289,700
2016
$5,133 (+3.7%)
$55,400 + $234,300
$289,700
2015
$4,950
$55,400 + $234,300
$289,700
Public record
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Single Family Residential
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Orange County
APN
69322010058
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Washington, VT • 05676
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 478 MacDonald Rd
$408,779
$11K under list price of $420K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $383K to $520K.