Listed by Bob Maisey • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty. Bought with Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate.
Off Market Aug 2019 for $780K
$1,389,977
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,899/mo
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
4,800
sq ft
196 Chester Rd, Grafton, VT 05146
About this home
Welcome to "Swiss Meadows". This private, pristine residence on 28 acres is sited on a knoll with meadows and views of nearby hills, valleys and Grafton's White Church steeple. With 5 bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and 3 and 1/2 baths, this home embodies Vermont Country living at its finest. Enjoy entertaining with this open floor plan, plenty of windows to take in the outside landscape, which includes stone patios, beautiful gardens, white picket fences and stonewalls. Totally remodeled kitchen complemented by high-end appliances, granite counters and fine cabinetry. Completely updated in 2004 (original smaller home 1957) with new plumbing, wiring, windows, flooring, siding, heating system are indicative of the owner's investment in this country homestead. Separate fully appointed guest quarters. Detached 5 bay barn and attached 2 car garage. Large parcel, yet within walking distance to the quintessential Vermont Town of Grafton, this is a home for all seasons.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
28 acresLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bob Maisey• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Claudia Harris• Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
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Market trends in 05146, VT
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
+2.8% MoM
Median sale price
$427K
$50K MoM
Avg. days on market
190d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 196 Chester Rd
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #4756027
Aug 16, 2019
Sold
$780,000
$163/sq ft
Jul 4, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 4, 2019
Listed
$790,000
$165/sq ft
PrimeMLS #3084924
May 29, 2003
Sold
$440,000
$92/sq ft
Apr 26, 2003
Listed
$440,000
$92/sq ft
Location, location and views! Sitting among open meadows with views over the village. A short walk to the village, yet total privacy. Meadows enough for horses and deer. Special amenties include a 25 foot living room with an oversized brick fireplace.
PrimeMLS #3008557
Jan 26, 2002
Sold
$375,000
$78/sq ft
Jun 1, 2001
Listed
$398,000
$83/sq ft
LOCATION, LOCATION, AND VIEWS. SITTING AMONG OPEN MEADOWS WITH VIEWS OVER THE STEEPLES IN THE VILLAGE AND TOTAL PRIVACY. HOUSE HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY ONE FAMILY FOR 35 YEARS. SPECIAL AMENITIES INCLUDE 29 FOOT LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, OVERSIZED BAY
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,035 (+13.5%)
$168,900 + $754,600
$923,500
2024
$12,370 (−5.0%)
$168,900 + $747,500
$916,400
2023
$13,014 (−34.7%)
$168,900 + $747,500
$916,400
2022
$19,916 (−4.5%)
$168,900 + $743,900
$912,800
2021
$20,864 (+9.0%)
$168,900 + $743,900
$912,800
2020
$19,143 (+0.6%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2019
$19,032 (+9.0%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2018
$17,465 (+10.1%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2017
$15,870 (−1.2%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2016
$16,056 (−4.7%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2015
$16,856 (+5.1%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2014
$16,031
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2013
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
Tax history for 196 Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,035 (+13.5%)
$168,900 + $754,600
$923,500
2024
$12,370 (−5.0%)
$168,900 + $747,500
$916,400
2023
$13,014 (−34.7%)
$168,900 + $747,500
$916,400
2022
$19,916 (−4.5%)
$168,900 + $743,900
$912,800
2021
$20,864 (+9.0%)
$168,900 + $743,900
$912,800
2020
$19,143 (+0.6%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2019
$19,032 (+9.0%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2018
$17,465 (+10.1%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2017
$15,870 (−1.2%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2016
$16,056 (−4.7%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2015
$16,856 (+5.1%)
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2014
$16,031
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
2013
$138,000 + $733,000
$871,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.