About this home
Welcome to the heart of Vermont, where small-town charm meets four-season adventure. This classic New England home offers comfortable, efficient living in the friendly village of Hancock, surrounded by some of central Vermont’s finest outdoor recreation. Inside you’ll find over 1,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two baths, and a practical floor plan well suited for everyday life. A bright enclosed porch is the perfect spot for morning coffee or unwinding after a day outdoors, while the detached garage provides room for vehicles, tools, bikes, skis, and gear. Outside, the property offers more than just a yard, it’s a wonderful starter homestead. Perennial herbs, raspberry, blueberry, native black raspberry, and elderberry plantings complement two fenced garden areas with room for annual vegetables. A thriving perennial flower garden attracts pollinators and songbirds, ensuring something is always blooming or ready for harvest throughout the growing season. Modern updates include a standing seam metal roof with solar panels, heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling, a pellet stove, and fiber optic internet, making this home ideal for commuters, remote workers, or anyone seeking Vermont living without sacrificing connectivity. Life in Hancock means adventure in every season. Ski Middlebury Snow Bowl, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, or Rikert Outdoor Center. Explore the nearby Long Trail, Velomont Trail, and Green Mountain National Forest, or paddle and fish the White River. Scenic Route 100 connects you to charming villages, mountain views, swimming holes, and endless opportunities to enjoy Vermont’s outdoors. Convenient to Middlebury, Randolph, Rochester, and the Mad River Valley, this affordable home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you’re putting down roots, raising a garden, or embracing a simpler pace of life, this property offers exceptional value in one of Vermont’s most beautiful settings.
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Listed by William Brokhof · Vermont Backcountry Real Estate · MLS #5097335
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Details at a glance
Interior3 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil, Pellet Stove, Electric
- Basement
- Yes · Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1928
- Garage
- 1
- Parking
- 1
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres
- Water
- Well
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- none
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,257
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$1,561 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,289
- Property tax
- $271
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,257. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Overall presentation: below average
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