NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Walter Westney Rd Springfield, VT 05156

Estimated Value: $1,197,000 - $1,735,326

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,800,000 $500 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,193/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Mountain View
  • Orchard
  • 193 Acre Lot
  • Federal Architecture
  • Farm

About This Home

As of October 2023

WELLSPRING FARM is one of the most beautiful private retreat properties our company has ever offered for sale with absolute privacy, and 193.1 surveyed acres comprising open hayfields, a swimming pond, gardens and fruit trees, woodlands and trails, stone walls and patios, historic barns and run-in sheds - all with stunning long-range mountain views. The original residence, a 2 story brick Federal, c. 1800, with addition, has been thoroughly updated - retaining historic charm and details while adding modern conveniences including a gourmet kitchen with informal dining area with large field stone fireplace, living room and library spaces, among others. It now offers 3,600 sf of finished living space, an attached 2-car garage, four bedrooms and four baths. The primary bedroom suite enjoys stunning views across the property’s fields, ponds and stone walls - to the long-range view of the mountains of New Hampshire. The upstairs of the nearby two-story barn is perfect as a summer art/studio/recreation and storage of kayaks, canoes, bikes, snowshoes and skis. The barn lower level is perfect for all your motorized toys. The barn could also be converted into equestrian space or for other animals.or animal use too. Privately situated near Springfield VT, 30 mins to Okemo Mountain and 10 mins from easy access on/off of I-91 and 2.5 hrs to Boston. Wellspring Farm is the perfect end-of-road, private Vermont retreat property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Snyder

Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group License #081.0090930 Listed on: 08/25/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

John Snyder

Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group License #081.0090930 Listed on: 08/25/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 193 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Orchard
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned rural residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Shed

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm
  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Mound Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Private Sewer
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Standby Generator
  • Grass Field

Community Details

  • Recreational Area
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,852

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Status Detail: Closed
  • Style: Farmhouse, Federal
  • Directions: From VT Rt 11 take Seaver Brook Road (FW Webb on corner). Left on Will Dean Road. Left on Walter Westney Road to the end.
  • Construction: Existing
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 500
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Remarks Public: WELLSPRING FARM is one of the most beautiful private retreat properties our company has ever offered for sale with absolute privacy, and 193.1 surveyed acres comprising open hayfields, a swimming pond, gardens and fruit trees, woodlands and trails, stone walls and patios, historic barns and run-in sheds - all with stunning long-range mountain views. The original residence, a 2 story brick Federal, c. 1800, with addition, has been thoroughly updated - retaining historic charm and details while adding modern conveniences including a gourmet kitchen with informal dining area with large field stone fireplace, living room and library spaces, among others. It now offers 3,600 sf of finished living space, an attached 2-car garage, four bedrooms and four baths. The primary bedroom suite enjoys stunning views across the property’s fields, ponds and stone walls - to the long-range view of the mountains of New Hampshire. The upstairs of the nearby two-story barn is perfect as a summer art/studio/recreation and storage of kayaks, canoes, bikes, snowshoes and skis. The barn lower level is perfect for all your motorized toys. The barn could also be converted into equestrian space or for other animals.or animal use too. Privately situated near Springfield VT, 30 mins to Okemo Mountain and 10 mins from easy access on/off of I-91 and 2.5 hrs to Boston. Wellspring Farm is the perfect end-of-road, private Vermont retreat property.
  • List Agent: 19175
  • Unique Disclaimer: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to other real estate licensees who are participant members of PrimeMLS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
  • Features Interior: Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Walkout, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room
  • Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Room 1: Kitchen, 13x14, On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room, 13x13, On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Family Room, 15x25, On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living Room, 13x22, On Level: 1
  • Room 5: 1, 9x12
  • Room 6: Primary Bedroom, 17x18, On Level: 2
  • Room 7: Bedroom, 13x22, On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Bedroom, 12x13, On Level: 2
  • Sq Ft - Apx Finished AG: 3600
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total: 4280
  • Sq Ft - Apx Total Finished: 3600
  • Sq Ft - Apx Unfinished BG: 680

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Slate
  • Features Exterior: Barn, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: Direct Entry, Heated

Utilities

  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Mound, Private, Septic
  • Water: Drilled Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Utilities: Phone, High Speed Intrnt -Atsite, Internet - Fiber Optic, Underground Utilities

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: Non-Homestead

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 8407080
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Lot Acres: 193
  • Lot Description: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open, Orchards, Pond, Recreational, Walking Trails, Wooded
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Zoning: rural residential
  • Deed Book: 636
  • Deed Page: 130
  • Deed Recorded Type: Quit Claim

Tax Info

  • Tax Gross Amount: 23852
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Oct 24, 2023
Sold by
Young Joan
Bought by
Paul Schwenk Trustee Of The Leslie Schwe and Leslie Schwenk Trustee Of The Leslie Sch
Seller's Agent
John Snyder
Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
John Snyder
Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-7.69%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,545,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$254,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2022
Sold by
Brodsky Leonard
Bought by
Young Joan

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2020
Closed on
Dec 9, 2020
Sold by
Grahame N Clark Dated August 4 1
Bought by
Brodsky Leonard and Young Joan
Seller's Agent
Wade Treadway
Wade I Treadway Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Zak
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$1,145,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-8.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2018
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Gerrior Kelli L and Gerrior Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1996
Sold by
Elliott Robert I
Bought by
Grahame N Clark Jr Mgmt Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Paul Schwenk Trustee Of The Leslie Schwe $1,800,000 --
Paul Schwenk Trustee Of The Leslie Schwe $1,800,000 --
Young Joan $700,000 --
Young Joan $700,000 --
Young Joan $700,000 --
Brodsky Leonard $1,050,000 --
Brodsky Leonard $1,050,000 --
Brodsky Leonard $1,050,000 --
Gerrior Kelli L -- --
Gerrior Kelli L -- --
Gerrior Kelli L -- --
Grahame N Clark Jr Mgmt Trust $680,000 --
Grahame N Clark Jr Mgmt Trust $680,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Sold $1,800,000 -7.7% $500 / Sq Ft
09/10/2023 09/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Sale $1,950,000 +85.7% $542 / Sq Ft
12/09/2020 12/09/20 Sold $1,050,000 -8.3% $292 / Sq Ft
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2020 10/07/20 For Sale $1,145,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2020 05/14/20 For Sale $1,145,000 -- $318 / Sq Ft
Source: PrimeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $34,068 $963,200 $283,200 $680,000
2023 $13,970 $963,200 $283,200 $680,000
2022 $31,085 $963,200 $283,200 $680,000
2021 $30,609 $819,300 $237,500 $581,800
2020 $30,260 $819,300 $237,500 $581,800
2019 $29,182 $823,200 $241,400 $581,800
2018 $35,155 $980,300 $291,300 $689,000
2016 $31,354 $1,076,100 $279,100 $797,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: PrimeMLS

MLS Number: 4967162

PrimeMLS

APN: 606-190-10741