List Price: $495,000 | $397 per sq.ft. | 3 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 1.5 Story Single Family Home
Date Listed Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 | MLS# 5082621
Date Listed Wednesday Apr 8, 2026 | MLS# 5082621
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Address: 81 Chapin Street Brattleboro VT
Listed by John Hatton Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off: 802-254-6400
Description:
Step into an 1880s Victorian re-imagined for the 21st century. Located moments from downtown Brattleboro, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home blends historic craftsmanship with a cutting-edge deep-energy retrofit. Enjoy easy access to shops, dining, the Amtrak station, and the Retreat Trails from a peaceful, residential setting. Unlike typical historic renovations, this property underwent a from-the-studs rebuild in 2018, serving as a pilot for high-performance building science. It is now fully electric and fossil-fuel free, featuring : Air-to-water heat pump for heating/cooling and an Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system for superior indoor air quality. The home also has a super-insulated, airtight building envelope ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency, with a durable standing seam roof equipped with solar panels. The interior honors its heritage while embracing sustainable, modern design, using eco- friendly materials: copper countertops, natural linoleum flooring, and Energy Star appliances. Modern mechanical systems and smart features throughout, you get turn-key Peace of Mind.: Every major system-from insulation to infrastructure-is new, offering a rare level of durability in a vintage home. 81 Chapin Street is more than a renovation; it's a blueprint for the future. For those seeking environmental responsibility without sacrificing historic charm, this is a truly unique opportunity. Open House: Saturday, April 11, 11am-1pm.
Listed by John Hatton Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off: 802-254-6400
Description:
Step into an 1880s Victorian re-imagined for the 21st century. Located moments from downtown Brattleboro, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home blends historic craftsmanship with a cutting-edge deep-energy retrofit. Enjoy easy access to shops, dining, the Amtrak station, and the Retreat Trails from a peaceful, residential setting. Unlike typical historic renovations, this property underwent a from-the-studs rebuild in 2018, serving as a pilot for high-performance building science. It is now fully electric and fossil-fuel free, featuring : Air-to-water heat pump for heating/cooling and an Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system for superior indoor air quality. The home also has a super-insulated, airtight building envelope ensuring year-round comfort and efficiency, with a durable standing seam roof equipped with solar panels. The interior honors its heritage while embracing sustainable, modern design, using eco- friendly materials: copper countertops, natural linoleum flooring, and Energy Star appliances. Modern mechanical systems and smart features throughout, you get turn-key Peace of Mind.: Every major system-from insulation to infrastructure-is new, offering a rare level of durability in a vintage home. 81 Chapin Street is more than a renovation; it's a blueprint for the future. For those seeking environmental responsibility without sacrificing historic charm, this is a truly unique opportunity. Open House: Saturday, April 11, 11am-1pm.
Room Information:
Total Rooms: 6
Total Baths: 3
Flooring: Other | Softwood
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Kitchen size: 14'8 x 8'3
Total Baths: 3
Flooring: Other | Softwood
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2
Bedrooms: 3
Kitchen size: 14'8 x 8'3
Basement: Concrete Floor | Full | Interior Stairs
Construction Information:
Year Built: 1849
Type: Wood Frame | Clapboard Exterior
Type: Wood Frame | Clapboard Exterior
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2077
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 1246
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 831
Exterior Info
Style: Cape
Exterior Color Pink
Roof: Slate
Utilities
Electric: 150 Amp Service | Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Land Description:
City Lot | Corner | Level | Sidewalks | In Town | Near Country Club | Near Golf Course | Near Shopping | Neighborhood | Near Railroad | Near Hospital | Near School(s)
Lot size: 0.08 acres
Zoned: Residential
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: No
Road Frontage: 65
Driveway: None
Additional Information
Docs Available : Deed | Property Disclosure
Easement - No
Taxes $4,565
Assesed Value Not Reported
Docs Available : Deed | Property Disclosure
Easement - No
Taxes $4,565
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Brattleboro School District
Elementary School: Brattleboro Elem Schools
Middle School: Brattleboro Area Middle School
High School: Brattleboro High School
School District: Brattleboro School District
Elementary School: Brattleboro Elem Schools
Middle School: Brattleboro Area Middle School
High School: Brattleboro High School
