History enthusiasts, take note! Nestled in the heart of the Meeting House Historic District in charming old Rockingham Village lies an incredible opportunity to own one of the area’s oldest homes. Known as “The Betsy House” and listed in some records as the “John Cooper House” this historic Cape-style home dates back to 1760 or circa 1805, depending on town archives. This 1,130 square-foot gem is brimming with antique charm. It features a covered entry porch, a cozy eat-in kitchen, a bath, a living room complete with a woodstove, and a den. The second floor contains two bedrooms, each with a staircase. A room in between is used as an office, study or dressing room. The level yard with fruit trees adds to the appeal, chairs set beside a neighboring field is the perfect place for relaxing and watching wildlife. A quaint barn houses a one-car garage, workshop/potting area and woodshed. Set in a picturesque country setting, this property offers a fantastic and affordable opportunity for those eager to restore a vintage home. Located close to the Vermont Country Store, it also provides convenient access to Bellows Falls Opera House, Bellows Falls Country Club, Historic Parker Hill, Okemo Ski Resort, Interstate 91, and all the beauty and recreation Southern and Central Vermont have to offer. If you’ve dreamed of owning a piece of New England history, this is your chance to make that dream a reality!
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Listed by:
Susan LeCours,
Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc 802-843-2390
$202,010
38 Rockingham Hill Road, Rockingham, VT 05101
2beds
1,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1760
0.25 Acres lot
$204,600 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2025 at 06:09am
Listed by:
Susan LeCours,
Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc 802-843-2390
Bought with:
Susan LeCours
Barrett & Valley Assoc. Inc
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5026592

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Electric
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Softwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Gravel,Partial,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,310
- Total interior livable area: 1,130 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,130
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Dirt, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 5 - 10, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden Space
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 150
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 52816610393
- Zoning description: MHHD
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Shingle - Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1760
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Leach Field - Existing, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Internet - Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rockingham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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