Listed by Susan LeCours • Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc. Bought with Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc.
Off Market Feb 2025 for $202K
$224,334
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$1,234/mo
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,130
sq ft
38 Rockingham Hill Rd, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
About this home
History enthusiasts, take note! Nestled in the heart of the Meeting House Historic District in charming old Rockingham Village lies an incredible opportunity to own one of the area’s oldest homes. Known as “The Betsy House” and listed in some records as the “John Cooper House” this historic Cape-style home dates back to 1760 or circa 1805, depending on town archives. This 1,130 square-foot gem is brimming with antique charm. It features a covered entry porch, a cozy eat-in kitchen, a bath, a living room complete with a woodstove, and a den. The second floor contains two bedrooms, each with a staircase. A room in between is used as an office, study or dressing room. The level yard with fruit trees adds to the appeal, chairs set beside a neighboring field is the perfect place for relaxing and watching wildlife. A quaint barn houses a one-car garage, workshop/potting area and woodshed. Set in a picturesque country setting, this property offers a fantastic and affordable opportunity for those eager to restore a vintage home. Located close to the Vermont Country Store, it also provides convenient access to Bellows Falls Opera House, Bellows Falls Country Club, Historic Parker Hill, Okemo Ski Resort, Interstate 91, and all the beauty and recreation Southern and Central Vermont have to offer. If you’ve dreamed of owning a piece of New England history, this is your chance to make that dream a reality!
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Susan LeCours• Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc
Bought with Susan LeCours• Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,890
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,130
Year built
1760
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Windham County
APN
52816610393
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 2, 2025.
MHHD
Meeting House Historic District
The Meeting House district encompasses the old Rockingham Village area and area immediately adjacent on Rockingham Road/Vt. Rte. 103. It is a mix of small residential lots next to open fields and woodland. The village of Rockingham developed around the old Rockingham Meeting House, a National Historic Landmark. Most of the village was destroyed by fire in 1908. Several of the surviving residences in this district are among the oldest in Rockingham. While these houses are set close to the road, the Meeting House occupies the high point in the village. The view from the Meeting House towards the immediate woodland, open fields and traditional houses enhances the stark beauty of the Meeting House. The Rockingham Village Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.; Development and uses should be sensitive to preserving the historic appearance of the old village and its style of buildings including the surrounding area. Future development must enhance the visual character of the historic district by encouraging and regulating the compatibility of architectural styles which reflect unique and established architectural traditions to preserve an important part of the heritage of the Town.
Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private, Purifier/Soft
Other Utilities Information
Internet: Internet - Cable
Phone Company: Xfinity
Cable - Available, Telephone Available
Location
School Information
School District: Windham Northeast
Elementary School: Central School
Elementary School: Central School
Middle/Jr School: Bellows Falls Middle School
School - High: Bellows Falls UHSD #27
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Paved, Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 150
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,130
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1760
Year Renovated: —
County: Windham County
APN: 52816610393
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 2, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Bellows Falls Union High School District #27 and Rockingham School District websites to verify.
Saxton River Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • 3.3mi
5/10
Bellows Falls Middle School
Public 5-8 • 4.2mi
2/10
North Walpole Elementary School
Public 2-4 • 3.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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
Bellows Falls, VT • 05101
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $258,000
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