0 Taft Rd

Townshend, VT 05353

$475,000
Price
5,963,364 / 136.9
Lot Size / Acres

Description

In the late 1790's, General Samuel Fletcher gave a large parcel of land to young Benjamin Murdock, whose father had died from smallpox while serving in the Revolutionary War. Benjamin built a cabin and then a house, cleared and plowed the land, and with his wife raised 8 children. That land is now known as Murdock Mountain. Entering the property is like stepping into the past. The deep stone wells that he built still hold clear water, the stone house foundation sits under the shade of a huge oak...In the late 1790's, General Samuel Fletcher gave a large parcel of land to young Benjamin Murdock, whose father had died from smallpox while serving in the Revolutionary War. Benjamin built a cabin and then a house, cleared and plowed the land, and with his wife raised 8 children. That land is now known as Murdock Mountain. Entering the property is like stepping into the past. The deep stone wells that he built still hold clear water, the stone house foundation sits under the shade of a huge oak tree, and the boundaries of the now forested fields he plowed are lined with stone walls and centuries-old trees. The hilltop land is criss-crossed with the stone lined roads they built to travel to town and visit neighbors. Murdock Mountain has exposure and views to the east, west, south, and north. The forestland has not been logged for nearly 50 years, and encompasses pine, oak, maple, hickory, birch and hemlock, and one of the largest ash trees in the state. The 150+ acres is located in Townshend, but is accessed via a private road, Murdock Dr in Brookline. This property represents a chance to own an untouched piece of nature and Vermont history, and is being offered for sale for the first time in many years. Buyers agree to keep the property enrolled in the UVA program after the sale or pay any fees.
  1. Listed by Bill Hickok • Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country • Off: 802-254-6400

Property Details for 0 Taft Road

Zoning
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/20/2025 06:11 PM

Property Details for 0 Taft Road

StatusActive
MLS #5064573
Days on Market75
Taxes$496 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size136.90 AC
CountyWindham County

Location

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Building Information for 0 Taft Road

Lot Size136.90 AC

Payment Calculator

$2,388 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,347

Property Taxes

$41

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 0 Taft Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Townshend
  • County: VT-Windham
  • Directions: Access is via Murdock Dr in Brookline. VT-30 to Radway Hill Rd to Grassy Brook Rd then Left on Hill Rd to Murdock Dr on left follow to a clearing. Park, walk the main trail, stay right at fork, cross small brook at VAST bridge subject starts just up the trail.
  • Latitude: 43.022078655526563
  • Longitude: -72.636751925659212
  • Road Frontage: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05353
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 651-205-10074
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Taxes TBD: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Mountain, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Country Setting, Hilly, Interior Lot, Recreational, Rolling, Secluded, Slight, Sloping, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 136.9
  • Total Lots: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Land
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
Utilities
  • Electric: None
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Needed
  • Water Source: On-Site Well Needed
  • Utilities: None
  • Internet: None

Property History for 0 Taft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5064573

$475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5064573

$475,000

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Schools near 0 Taft Road

This home is within West River Valley Modified Union Education District #72a.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Townshend Village School
Public - PK to 5
Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
Public - 6 to 12
Kindle Farms Childrens Services
Private - 3 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Townshend Village School
PublicPK to 5

Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
Public6 to 12

Kindle Farms Childrens Services
Private3 to 12

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More information about 0 Taft Road, Townshend, VT 05353

0 Taft Road is a 136.9 ac of land for sale in Townshend, VT 05353. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country, it's currently listed at $475,000. This listing's school districts are West River Valley Modified Union Education District #72a, West River Valley Modified Union Education District #72b. Nearby schools include Townshend Village School, Leland & Gray Uhsd #34 and Kindle Farms Childrens Services. 0 Taft Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 136.9 ac of land on a 5,963,364 sq. ft. / 136.9 acres lot.

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