Listed by Kim Meeker • Southern Vermont Realty Group. Bought with KW Vermont.
Off Market Jan 2026 for $625K
$685,773
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$3,930/mo
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,144
sq ft
956 Old Cheney Rd, Windham, VT 05359
About this home
Experience Vermont living in this beautifully restored 1790 farmhouse, set on 44 acres, gardens, ponds, and stone walls. Just a short drive from Magic Mountain, Grafton Trails, Jamaica State Park, and the iconic Hamilton Falls, this property combines historic character with modern comforts in the heart of southern Vermont. Step inside and discover rich craftsmanship throughout: handmade doors, wide-plank floors secured with antique nails, exposed beams, and a Rumford-style fireplace with a beehive oven. The soapstone kitchen and open-concept dining and living spaces invite gatherings, while the sunny south-facing windows highlight the home’s warmth and charm. Thoughtful updates ensure peace of mind, including an Energy Star® metal roof, new septic system (2022), cement basement floor, whole-house generator, and a seamless barn connection through the mudroom. Two ponds, blueberry bushes, gardens, and 150 maple taps create endless opportunities for homesteading, outdoor recreation, or quiet retreat. Whether you dream of a year-round residence or a seasonal escape, this property offers unmatched privacy, history, and natural beauty—without sacrificing convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
44.8 acresLot Size
$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Meeker• Southern Vermont Realty Group
Lot Features: Major Road Frontage, Open, Pond, Rolling, Rural
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1790
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Gross Amount Tax: 8790.01
SPAN Number: 765-243-10162
Taxes TBD: Yes
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 483-485
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Oil, Hot Air
Sewer Information
Concrete, Mound, Septic
Electric Information
100 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Information
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: DSL
Gas - LP/Bottle, Phone
Location
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 1594
Other Location Information
Directions: From Route 30 take Windham Hill Road, left onto Burbee Pond Road, left onto Old Cheney Road. House is 0.9 miles on the left. Driveway splits off to the left. House number on tree.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,145
Stories: —
Lot Size: 41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1790
Year Renovated: —
County: Windham County
APN: 76524310162
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% 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
Windham, VT • 05359
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$652,000 – $789,000
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