Set on two parcels totaling approximately 44+ acres, 1779 VT Route 78 offers a unique combination of country living, recreation, and future possibilities. The property includes a 36+ acre parcel improved with a 3-bedroom farmhouse, along with a separately deeded 8+ acre parcel. The farmhouse features a fully enclosed front porch, a spacious kitchen and dining area with wood floors, and the convenience of a first-floor bedroom. An attached garage offers additional utility with upstairs storage. The larger parcel, identified as Parcel 1, Lot 2, benefits from a deeded right-of-way over Lot 1 to access the rear portion of the acreage. Adding to the property's potential, a State Wastewater Permit, WW-6-1562, was previously obtained in connection with a proposed 9-lot subdivision, providing an interesting starting point for buyers wishing to explore future development possibilities, subject to all applicable permits and approvals. Both parcels abut the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, offering convenient access for biking, walking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and other four-season recreation. Whether envisioned as a Vermont homestead with substantial acreage, an investment opportunity, or a property offering longer-term development potential, this is a distinctive offering for those seeking land, recreation, and possibilities in one setting.
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Listed by: Your Journey Real Estate • Leigh Horton
$350,000
1779 Route 78 Parcel 1, Lot 2 + Parcel 2, Sheldon, VT 05457
3beds
1,530sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
44.5 Acres Lot
$467,600 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 18 days
- 324
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Listed by:
Leigh Horton,
Your Journey Real Estate 802-483-4187
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5108155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,442
- Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,530
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 519
Lot
- Size: 44.5 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded, Rural, Near ATV Trail
Details
- Zoning description: RL-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Satellite
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Franklin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $5,731
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
Estimated market value
$467,600
$402,000 - $547,000
$2,213/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$229/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 05457
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheldon Elementary School
- Middle: Sheldon Elementary School
- District: Franklin Northeast
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




