Listed by Elizabeth Story • KW Vermont-Stowe (Phone: 802-494-4874).
For sale
$350,000
Est. $2,177/mo —
6
bd
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1 ba
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3,558
sq ft
1254 VT Route 5, Springfield, VT 05156
About this home
A rare opportunity to own approximately 39 acres and a genuine piece of Vermont history in the historic hamlet of Weathersfield Bow. Known historically as the former Danforth Inn, this circa-1780 property is far more than an old house, it is a remarkable collection of land, barns, history, and possibilities. The 39.11-acre parcel begins along U. S. Route 5 and extends deep into the countryside behind the homestead, offering a wonderful combination of open space, woods, privacy, and recreational potential. Adding to the property's unique character, historic Road J East (TH-114), currently identified as a Class 4 town highway, runs along a portion of the surrounding acreage. Two impressive historic barns add tremendous character and versatility. The larger barn features a beautiful stone foundation, full lower level, and surviving cow stanchions, reminders of the property's agricultural past and a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in farming, animals, storage, workshops, or preservation. The setting is equally compelling. Located along Route 5 in Weathersfield Bow, the property is surrounded by the rural landscape and history that define this special part of Vermont. At the heart of the property stands the circa-1780 residence, retaining an extraordinary amount of its early character, including wide pine floors, period woodwork, doors, hardware, and a center-hall staircase. The home needs significant restoration, but its remarkably intact character provides an increasingly difficult-to-find opportunity to preserve rather than recreate an early Vermont home. For the preservationist, farmer, equestrian, outdoor enthusiast, or buyer simply searching for substantial acreage with a story, this is a truly uncommon Vermont property where history, land, and opportunity come together.
Weathersfield Bow, located between Ascutney Village and the Connecticut River, is a rural and historic Ascutney neighborhood with rolling farm fields and a winding river-road feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the junction of VT-131 and Weathersfield Bow Road, where mailboxes, barns, and wide views set the pace. Architecture leans to classic New England farmhouses, capes, and working outbuildings on large lots. The Weathersfield Congregational Church and the Weathersfield Town Office anchor civic life in the Bow. The Ascutney Outdoors trail network adds a strong outdoor rhythm nearby. Backroads and stone walls shape a quiet, scenic geography.
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Market insights
1254 VT Route 5 · $350,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 64 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$350,000
Median list price in this area is $569,873. (63% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Living
Dining
Interior features
17 total rooms
Unfinished basement with concrete and dirt floors and interior basement stairs
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Flooring
Softwood and wood floors
Heating & cooling
Oil heat
Forced air
Hot air
Exterior features
Country setting with wooded areas
Suitable for horses/animals
Walking trails and near paths/trails
Rural location
Paved public road frontage (approximately 300 feet)
Gravel driveway
Home design
Colonial/Federal architectural style
Existing structure
Originally built in 1780
Parking
2-car garage
Construction
Wood frame construction
Metal, shingle, slate and standing seam roof
Utilities
Dug well water
1000-gallon septic system
100 Amp electrical service with circuit breakers
Internet available via cable
Fuel sources: oil, propane, wood
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
A rare opportunity to own approximately 39 acres and a genuine piece of Vermont history in the historic hamlet of Weathersfield Bow. Known historically as the former Danforth Inn, this circa-1780 property is far more than an old house it is a remarkable collection of land, barns, history, and possibilities. The 39.11-acre parcel begins along U. S. Route 5 and extends deep into the countryside behind the homestead, offering a wonderful combination of open space, woods, privacy, and recreational potential. Adding to the property's unique character, historic Road J East (TH-114), currently identified as a Class 4 town highway, runs along a portion of the surrounding acreage. Two impressive historic barns add tremendous character and versatility. The larger barn features a beautiful stone foundation, full lower level, and surviving cow stanchions—reminders of the property's agricultural past and a wonderful opportunity for someone interested in farming, animals, storage, workshops, or preservation. The setting is equally compelling. Located along Route 5 in Weathersfield Bow, the property is surrounded by the rural landscape and history that define this special part of Vermont. At the heart of the property stands the circa-1780 residence, retaining an extraordinary amount of its early character, including wide pine floors, period woodwork, doors, hardware, and a center-hall staircase. The home needs significant restoration, but its remarkably intact character provides an increasingly difficult-to-find opportunity to preserve rather than recreate an early Vermont home. For the preservationist, farmer, equestrian, outdoor enthusiast, or buyer simply searching for substantial acreage with a story, this is a truly uncommon Vermont property where history, land, and opportunity come together.
PrimeMLS #4634733
Jul 12, 2017
Sold
$72,000
$20/sq ft
Jun 9, 2017
Pending
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Jun 7, 2017
Contingent
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May 18, 2017
Listed
$72,000
$20/sq ft
+16
RENOVATORS TAKE NOTICE! You will not find many of these homes left. Beautiful, mostly original 1780's home in the hamlet of Weathersfield Bow. This historical home is just waiting for someone to restore it. 4+ Bedrooms, all of generous size, Center hall stair way with banister in tact. Plaster walls, moldings, doors, glass door handles, plank kitchen door with large iron hinges, 4 hole outhouse in shed. Kitchen and bath are not original. Wide pine floors thru-out. Second floor rooms have planks at least 18" wide. There is just so much to see in this home that also has two barns and a large narrow lot of 39 acres. Please make an appointment to see this home soon.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,040 (+9.6%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2024
$2,774 (+8.6%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2023
$2,555 (−30.8%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2022
$3,694 (+3.0%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2021
$3,586 (−1.6%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2020
$3,643 (+3.4%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2019
$3,523 (−8.5%)
$68,300 + $85,200
$153,500
2018
$3,848 (−8.0%)
$68,300 + $100,800
$169,100
2016
$4,181 (+1.6%)
$68,300 + $124,500
$192,800
2015
$4,114 (+0.2%)
$68,300 + $124,500
$192,800
2014
$4,104
$68,300 + $124,500
$192,800
2013
$68,300 + $124,500
$192,800
Public record
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Lot size
39.1 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Windsor County
APN
70522411372
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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
Springfield, VT • 05156
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1254 VT Route 5
$348,651
$1,349 under list price of $350K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $540K.