Is parking easy in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say parking is easy

Is Brattleboro, VT dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Brattleboro, VT show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say car is needed

Is there wildlife in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Brattleboro, VT walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Brattleboro, VT have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Brattleboro, VT walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Are there community events in Brattleboro, VT?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are community events

Do residents of Brattleboro, VT plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Brattleboro, VT quiet?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say it's quiet

What is the price history for 169 Melchen Rd?

169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT last sold for $320,000 in December 2020.

Is Brattleboro a buyer's or seller's market?

Brattleboro is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Brattleboro?

Residents describe Brattleboro, VT as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Brattleboro, VT .

What are the closest schools to 169 Melchen Rd?

The closest schools to 169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT are Brattleboro Area Middle School (rated 6/10), Guilford Central School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10), Windham Regional Career Center (High).

How big is the lot at 169 Melchen Rd?

The lot at 169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT is about 50 acres .

OFF MARKET

$320,000

Last sold price

3 Beds
1 Bath

169 Melchen Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 16, 2020 for $320,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1194 Ames Hill Road, Brattleboro, VT	0.67	Single-Family Home	$781,000	09/19/25	3	4	2,663
610 Akley Rd, Guilford, VT	1.22	Single-Family Home	$320,000	12/22/25	5	2	3,136
56 Lee Road, Brattleboro, VT	1.22	Single-Family Home	$435,000	05/08/26	3	2	1,660
160 Akley Road, Guilford, VT	1.24	Single-Family Home	$525,000	07/31/26	3	2.5	2,182
7 Nichols Drive, Guilford, VT	1.04	Single-Family Home	$65,000	12/17/25	3	1	1,490
552 - 554 Hinesburg Road, Brattleboro, VT	2.09	Single-Family Home	$235,000	07/15/26	4	1	1,248
86 Stark Road, Brattleboro, VT	2.06	Single-Family Home	$659,000	09/29/25	3	2	1,600
1359 Hinesburg Rd, Brattleboro, VT	0.97	Single-Family Home	$250,000	10/20/25		-	-
488 State Route 9, Brattleboro, VT	0.65	Single-Family Home	$44,000	04/08/26		-	-
2079 Ames Hill Road, Brattleboro, VT	1.94	Single-Family Home	$586,500	08/03/26	3	3	2,670

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
493 Melchen Road, West Brattleboro, VT 05301	0.32	$1,524,800	5	5.5	3,808	Off Market
1194 Ames Hill Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301	0.67	$818,500	3	4	2,663	Off Market
7 Nichols Drive, Guilford, VT 05301	1.04	$65,000	3	1	1,490	Recently Sold
1563 Ames Hill Road, South Newfane, VT 05301	1.11	$755,700	4	2.5	3,500	Off Market
00 Cowpath 40 Road, Wilmington, VT 05363	1.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
869 Cowpath 40, Marlboro, VT 05344	1.19	$347,000	4	2.5	2,092	Off Market
56 Lee Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301	1.22	$435,000	3	2	1,660	Recently Sold
160 Akley Road, Guilford, VT 05301	1.24	$525,000	3	2.5	2,182	Recently Sold
1480 Hinesburg Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301	1.30	$541,000	3	1.5	1,510	Off Market
925 Hinesburg Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301	1.39	$899,800	5	6.5	7,430	For Sale
1008 Hinesburg Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301	1.42	$425,500	2	1	1,200	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Lot Size

50 acres

About this House

Classic Vermont farmhouse situated on 50 Plus or minus acres of gorgeous land. Interior woods roads, open meadows, Standing Timber and a beautiful Maple Sugar Bush with approx. 500 to 1000 taps. House features include: hardwood flooring, post and beam construction, fireplace, first floor laundry room, attached barn/shed, eat in kitchen, large L shaped master bedroom and office on second floor and tons of storage. This home needs some exterior work but does have a updated heating system, updated wiring and newer sheetrock walls, refinished hardwood floors, a pellet stove in kitchen and modern conveniences. One could argue that this is the perfect location. 10 minutes to downtown Brattleboro and only one half mile off pavement, situated on a dead end town road. Very quiet and tranquil spot. Total acreage owned by owner is 111.10 acres. Tax amount and Span Number/Parcel ID apply to all. This offering is for all land on North side of the road. Purchase of other land is possible.

169 Melchen Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $320,000 on Dec 16, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,209/month.

Home Details for 169 Melchen Rd

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 50.00 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 16, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$320,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	Unavailable	$333,980

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Guilford Central School
PK-6
Public
143 Students
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
9/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Caring teachers; quality programs; good parent involvement.Immediate principal feedback. courteous supportive staff; strong community involvement
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What Locals Say about Brattleboro

At least 47 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say parking is easy
91 % Say it's dog friendly
82 % Say yards are well-kept
81 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say car is needed
80 % Say there's wildlife
72 % Say people would walk alone at night
66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
62 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say there are community events
48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Greycella
Resident
3mo ago
"Great neighborhood for learning to ride bikes, trick-or-treating, making friends with other families."
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Brenda Nichols
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10mo ago
"Yes! Lots of space for walking and running around with dogs. Quiet countryside with not a lot of traffic."
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Kelly Dias
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1y ago
"People watch out for each other, sometimes we go Christmas caroling, we watch each others’ pets; we have a messaging group for neighborhood news"
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Kelly Dias
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1y ago
"It’s a great neighborhood to walk dogs. Sometimes bears come through so if it’s bear season you have to be careful. People are respectful and greet each other and we know each others’ dogs. "
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Jessica Brown
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2y ago
"I drive through downtown to work and there is some negativity on the streets by way of homelessness and drug abuse/ mental illness. But this neighborhood is still overall a place that I love to live . "
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Kelly Dias
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2y ago
"Pet friendly, willing to help out and get to know pets. Lots if grass and forested trails for walking and hiking with dogs. "
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Isaac S.
Resident
7y ago
"Great small town in New England-artsy, funky, liberal. Nice amenities for the size of the town. Still some amount of crime-like everywhere these days."
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Isaac S.
Resident
7y ago
"Dogs are welcome. Neighbor s are friendly. Houses are well maintained. I feel safe. Walkable neighborhood."
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Jcoursem3
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7y ago
"Neighbors are friendly and help each other out. Get together’s are organic and easy because of our close proximity. "
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Deanshippee
Resident
7y ago
"A lot of people trust their dogs without a leash. It’s really annoying especially when every dog owner in. Brattleboro should know about our leash law."
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Isaac S.
Resident
7y ago
"Car, 5 minutes to work. Few stoplights in town. Friendly drivers except those from Massachusetts and New York. Main Street gets bogged down with traffic but there are several back ways to get around town. Good city for driving in general."
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Grace
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8y ago
"I grew up in this neighborhood & am raising my daughter here. I love how bike friendly the neighborhood is and that we can walk both downtown & to the farmer’s market."
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rhc3vt
14y ago
"Deteriorating economics, falling home prices, difficult to sell homes, few jobs, really bad schools, more and more poor people in trailer parks. There's not much of a future here."
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Frequently asked questions about 169 Melchen Rd

What is the price history for 169 Melchen Rd?
169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT last sold for $320,000 in December 2020.
Is Brattleboro a buyer's or seller's market?
Brattleboro is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Brattleboro?
Residents describe Brattleboro, VT as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Brattleboro, VT.
What are the closest schools to 169 Melchen Rd?
The closest schools to 169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT are Brattleboro Area Middle School (rated 6/10), Guilford Central School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10), Windham Regional Career Center (High).
How big is the lot at 169 Melchen Rd?
The lot at 169 Melchen Rd in Brattleboro, VT is about 50 acres.