Classic Vermont farmhouse nestled in the historic hamlet of West Brookfield, a welcoming and tight-knit community rich in local history and character. The neighborhood is home to a working seventh-generation family farm, the original schoolhouse, and a historic meeting house dating to the 1800s that continues to serve as a gathering place for community events. Come inside and discover a home that blends the charm and character of an earlier era with modern updates. Spacious living and dining rooms are filled with natural light and feature built-in cabinetry, while hardwood & softwood floors run throughout, including beautifully refinished original wide-plank flooring. The remodeled kitchen is both practical and inviting, with a substantial soapstone sink, center island with generous storage, updated appliances, and a nearly new woodstove. Doors from the kitchen provide easy access to both the front and back porches. The first floor offers two bathrooms and the potential for convenient one-level living with a first-floor bedroom. One of the bathrooms is part of a beautiful, vaulted space over the garage that offers exceptional flexibility and could serve as a fourth bedroom, studio, home office or multi-generational living. Upstairs, two bedrooms feature charming built-in dressers, with an additional bathroom conveniently located at the top of the stairs. A newly renovated and insulated mudroom/laundry area provides a comfortable transition between the garage and the main house. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, deck, fire pit, chicken coop, mature apple trees, lilacs, and an abundance of established perennials. A wonderful opportunity to own a home with genuine Vermont character in a special historic community, conveniently located just 9 miles from Randolph and 10 miles from Northfield & I-89.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$194Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Janel Johnson• Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman / E. Montpelier
Magnificent 1850's Classic VT Cape Style Farmhouse with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on 0.90 gorgeous acres of abundant sun lit south facing and open land. This stunning VT Gem is conveniently located in the beautiful and close knit hamlet village of Historic West Brookfield. Extra care has been taken to maintain the Historic Character of Maple HW Floors, Wide plank Softwood Floors, original natural wood work, Authentic VT original door hardware, and many great convenient quality built ins throughout this charming treasure. The home is extremely inviting with mud room entry, cozy VT Castings Wood stove, spacious sun filled rooms throughout, gorgeous updated eat in kitchen, and baths. More additional storage in the handy attached barn/auto open garage. Above the garage is a spectacular heated studio space with bamboo floors for possible home office space to take advantage of the High Speed internet of EC Fiber. Outdoors you will find additional mature plantings of trees, open lawn space for spreading out and expansive garden spaces. Truly a special VT Classic Cape with many updates in keeping up with the Historic character of this unique treasure.
Public Records
Aug 24, 2016
Sold
$199,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,258 (+5.5%)
$30,300 + $240,500
$270,800
2024
$4,037 (+14.8%)
$35,800 + $240,500
$276,300
2023
$3,516 (−25.0%)
$35,800 + $240,500
$276,300
2022
$4,688 (+14.8%)
$35,800 + $240,500
$276,300
2021
$4,082 (−2.5%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2020
$4,187 (+7.1%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2019
$3,910 (+8.4%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2018
$3,606 (−1.0%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2017
$3,642 (−1.9%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2016
$3,713 (+3.9%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2015
$3,575 (+879.5%)
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
2011
$365
$40,700 + $157,900
$198,600
Public record
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Single Family Residential
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Orange County
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 89° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Brookfield, VT • 05060
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82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in West Brookfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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