Listed by Jessica Landers • Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc.
For sale
$775,000
Est. $5,231/mo —
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,613
sq ft
170 Townshend Rd, Grafton, VT 05146
About this home
This handsome turn-key property is available sooner than one might expect! Due to changing life developments, the owners are offering their beloved Vermont home for sale. Not long ago, the 19th century Chapman House underwent a full renovation, including a stunning new kitchen and updated baths. The kitchen features marble countertops, glass-front backlit cabinetry, a deep farmhouse sink, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, and a built-in high-end coffee machine. Blending timeless charm with modern convenience, this space is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen and lovely dining area are bookended by a comfortable den and a formal front parlor, creating a warm and flexible main living space. A first-floor bedroom and full bath complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with double closets, along with a beautifully finished bath and two separate office spaces. Combined with fiber optic internet, this home is perfectly suited for working remotely, streaming, or gaming with ease. Additional conveniences include an attached two-car garage with abundant storage space above, as well as a potting area behind. Just off the kitchen is an enclosed porch - the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. The setting is equally impressive, a lush lawn, old stone walls, mature trees & this property offers something truly rare - a field in the village! Located near Grafton's infamous Inn & Tavern and only a quarter mile from the Outdoor Recreation Center, the setting is hard to beat. AND-this offering is being sold fully furnished. The current owners have thoughtfully assembled antique furnishings and decor that perfectly complement the character and charm of this antique country village home. Standing seam roof, upgraded electric, 2 fireplace inserts, 2 heat pumps, central air and automatic generator - this house has it all. Just pack your suitcase and come fall in love with this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1863Year Built
3.9 acresLot Size
$297Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Landers• Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc
The historic village of Grafton is recognized for a large number of 19th century homes, buildings and historic landscaping. Near the center of this quintessential Vermont town is the Chapman House. The outstanding feature of this home is the lovely backyard and a 3.4 acre field that runs behind it and many of the homes on Townshend Road! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2600 square foot home has seen extensive renovation over the past six years, included is a fine kitchen with marble counters, large SubZero refrigerator with freezer drawer and Meile coffee system. A large and comfortable family room with a bedroom above were added using a former attached barn, a spacious living room, dining room, office and mudroom add to the interior appeal. This home has a standing seam roof, upgraded electric, 2 fireplace inserts, 2 heat pumps, central air, and an automatic generator. The oversized two car garage with potting shed, a large front porch and a charming screened back porch create a most inviting home. Come to Grafton today and fall in love with this fine offering!
Public Records
Oct 3, 2017
Sold
$70,000
$27/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4650346
Oct 2, 2017
Sold
$429,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 15, 2017
Price Changed
$429,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 15, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 7, 2017
Price Changed
$359,000
$137/sq ft
Jul 29, 2017
Listed
$429,000
$164/sq ft
+30
This classic antique farmhouse is located within a few minutes walk to the the historic Village Center of Grafton Vermont on 3.90 beautiful acres. It is a quintessential Vermont country residence with an inviting front porch on which to watch the world go by. It is complimented by is a sizable screened in porch in the rear of the home overlooking stonewalls and green space just beyond. The home has many classic features including a library, barn style family recreation area, fireplaces, rambling 2 level barn, workshop, attic/loft area with the old coal stove, 4 sweet bedrooms, each with their own personality, a small office set apart from the family for quiet study, stonewalls, and simply a total environment that allows for peace and tranquility! Whether in full time residence or vacationing, this home will keep you comfortable inside and out, enjoying the simplicity of another time. The property has been well loved and is a clean and beautifully cared for home that allows you to be as private or as connected as you choose to be in the well known community of Grafton!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,430 (+10.3%)
$148,900 + $343,100
$492,000
2024
$7,642 (+8.8%)
$151,700 + $343,100
$494,800
2023
$7,027 (−34.9%)
$151,700 + $343,100
$494,800
2022
$10,796 (−4.5%)
$151,700 + $343,100
$494,800
2021
$11,310 (+6.8%)
$151,700 + $343,100
$494,800
2020
$10,585 (+5.8%)
$228,500 + $253,100
$481,600
2019
$10,002 (+2.2%)
$228,500 + $253,100
$481,600
2018
$9,785 (+0.8%)
$240,500 + $253,100
$493,600
2017
$9,707 (−0.8%)
$248,500 + $253,100
$501,600
2016
$9,785 (−2.4%)
$248,500 + $253,100
$501,600
2015
$10,021 (+2.2%)
$248,500 + $253,100
$501,600
2014
$9,806
$248,500 + $253,100
$501,600
2013
$248,500 + $253,100
$501,600
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,425
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,425
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Windham County
APN
24907910077
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 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 88° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Grafton, VT • 05146
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 170 Townshend Rd
$756,526
$18K under list price of $775K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $410K to $699K.