1843 Farmhouse for Sale - 28 Acres with Endless Potential Tucked along a maple-lined country road in the heart of Orwell, this rare property offers historic character, productive land, and exceptional agricultural infrastructure. The Federal-style farmhouse features exposed hand-hewn beams, multiple fireplaces, and large light-filled rooms. At 2,446 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, storage room, and basement. New windows, propane heat, and leased solar adds modern efficiency. For work or hobbies, there is a monitor-style barn with two attached lean-tos, providing a flexible space for equipment, workshop, garage, and storage. A separate five-stall horse barn with tack room, wood stove heat, and equipment lean-to is primed for equestrian or livestock use or gain income by renting it out. Both structures are in good condition. The 28-acre parcel features a large, flat, south-facing field ideal for pasture or crops, mature woodlot, beaver pond, and rich wetland habitat teeming with wildlife. This is a great opportunity to restore and personalize this historic gem. Buyers with an eye for character and a plan for renovation will find exceptional value just 5 minutes from charming Orwell Village, 20 minutes to Brandon, and 30 minutes to Middlebury.
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Listed by: KW Vermont
Price cut: $20K (6/22)
$435,000
129 Daigneault Hill Road, Orwell, VT 05760
3beds
2,446sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1843
28 Acres Lot
$427,600 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beaver pondMultiple fireplacesLeased solarExposed hand-hewn beamsHistoric characterLarge light-filled roomsNew windows
- 21 days |
- 1,053 |
- 93 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tony Shaw,
KW Vermont Cell:802-343-7226,
Stephanie Douglas,
KW Vermont
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5092277
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Forced Air, Vented Gas Heater, Monitor Type, 3 Stoves, Wood Stove, Wood/Oil Combo Furnace
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Crawl Space,Full,Insulated,Interior Stairs,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,278
- Total interior livable area: 2,446 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,446
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond, Wetlands
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1785
Lot
- Size: 28 Acres
- Features: Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sloped, Timber, Walking Trails, Wooded, Rural, Near School(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 45914510772
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Federal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post and Beam, Timber Frame, Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Slate,Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1843
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Net Meter
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field
- Utilities for property: Cable at Site, Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Orwell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $363,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,448
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unpaved
Stephanie Douglas
(802) 522-5886
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Estimated market value
$427,600
$406,000 - $449,000
$3,307/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $435,000-4.4%$178/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5092277 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $455,000+74.3%$186/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5092277 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2018 | Sold | $261,000+0.8%$107/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4699985 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Pending sale | $259,000$106/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Jack Associates #4699985 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $259,000+82.4%$106/sqft |
Source: C21 Jack Associates/Vergennes #4699985 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2001 | Sold | $142,000$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $363,700 +12.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $323,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $323,600 -0.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $323,900 +10614.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,023 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,023 |
| 2013 | -- | $3,023 |
| 2012 | -- | $3,023 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,023 +36.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,216 +1.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2008 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2007 | -- | $2,176 |
| 2006 | -- | $2,176 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05760
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Orwell Village SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Fair Haven Uhsd #16Grades: 7-12Distance: 14.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orwell Village School
- Middle: Orwell Village School
- High: Fairhaven Union High School
- District: Addison Rutland
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Vermont
- Addison County
- Orwell
- 05760
- 129 Daigneault Hill Road
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