1254 Highway 5

$485,000
Price
8
Beds
3,500 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
3,500
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the former Danforth Inn! Take a trip back in time to 1780 as you look at this extremely original old building that was built in Weathersfield Bow in 1780 by Gideon Lyman. In 1789 Joseph Danforth moved to the Bow and he leased and then bought the Inn, changing the name to the Danforth Inn. This property will need some love, but it has never been spoiled in its originality, and it's just waiting for someone to bring it back to its former glory days! And the barns? They are beautiful! The...Welcome to the former Danforth Inn! Take a trip back in time to 1780 as you look at this extremely original old building that was built in Weathersfield Bow in 1780 by Gideon Lyman. In 1789 Joseph Danforth moved to the Bow and he leased and then bought the Inn, changing the name to the Danforth Inn. This property will need some love, but it has never been spoiled in its originality, and it's just waiting for someone to bring it back to its former glory days! And the barns? They are beautiful! The really nice full basement under the large barn has very pretty and straight stone foundation and the cow stanchions are still in place! The backyard is private with lots of space for family fun. The 39 acres goes way back up behind the house with an old town road (unmaintained and unused) bordering the property line for easy access. Great for riding horses or for any other outdoor recreation you desire! The "Danforth Inn" would make a beautiful country bed and breakfast, a produce or farm stand, or whatever your dreams might be. Or make it a fabulous home where you can feel like you are reliving the past of 200 plus years ago! This is a rare opportunity for you to own a genuine piece of Vermont history!
  1. Listed by Glenn Olney • Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.

Property Details for 1254 Highway 5

Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 03:31 PM

Property Details for 1254 Highway 5

StatusActive
MLS #5070225
Days on Market33
Taxes$2,195 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1780
Lot Size39.10 AC / 1,703,196 SF
CountyWindsor County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.
Add your commute

Building Information for 1254 Highway 5

Stories2Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size39.10 AC / 1,703,196 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,579 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,397

Property Taxes

$183

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1254 Highway 5

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Weathersfield
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: Follow Route 5 from Springfield to Weathersfield Bow. The property is on the left just before Bowen Hill Road.
  • Latitude: 43.356664000000997
  • Longitude: -72.407752000000002
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Zip Code: 05156
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 705-224-11372
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Paths, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 39.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 300.0
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1780
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon
  • Water Source: Dug Well
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Telephone Available
  • Internet: Fiber Optic Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame
  • Roof: Rolled, Shingle, Slate
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Dirt Floor, Partial, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 1254 Highway 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5070225

$485,000—
Nov 16, 2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5035042

—
Apr 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5035042

$549,000—
Jul 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601248863

$72,000

-100.0% / yr

Jul 12, 2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

$72,000—
Jun 9, 2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

—
Jun 5, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624181870

$300,608—
May 16, 2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

$72,000—
Jun 4, 2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4471602

—
Feb 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4471602

$123,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5070225

$485,000
11/16/2025

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #5035042

—
04/05/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5035042

$549,000
07/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601248863

$72,000

-100.0% / yr

07/12/2017

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

$72,000
06/09/2017

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

—
06/05/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624181870

$300,608
05/16/2017

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4634733

$72,000
06/04/2016

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4471602

—
02/16/2016

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4471602

$123,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1254 Highway 5

Taxable ValueLand$68,300Additions$85,200Total$153,500
Tax Record2021$4,108 ($342 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt3,558 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,558 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,703,196 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1780CountyWINDSORAPN(224) 130225

Schools near 1254 Highway 5

This home is within Weathersfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Weathersfield School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

1254 Highway 5 is a single family home for sale in Weathersfield, VT 05156. This property was listed for sale on November 19, 2025 by Barrett and Valley Associates Inc., it's currently listed at $485,000. It has been on the market for a total of 33 days and was last sold on July 17, 2017. This listing's school district is Weathersfield School District. Nearby schools include Weathersfield School. 1254 Highway 5 is a 8-bed, 1-bath, 3,500 sqft single family home built in 1780.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Barrett and Valley Associates Inc.

Copyright 2025 PrimeMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this Site comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated 12/22/2025 08:12 PM