




28 West Street, Bristol, VT, 05443
About This Home
In town, there is one undeniable property that immediately catches your eye and captures your imagination. Located at 28 West Street, this spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime Bristol Village home offers an extraordinary blend of historic grandeur, massive scale, and a rare live-and-work opportunity. Sitting proud on a gorgeous, 0.51-acre lot, this property puts you a stone's throw from the vibrant downtown shops and restaurants, and gives you a front-row seat to Bristol’s legendary Fourth of July parade. Spanning over 3,300 square feet, the residence is rich with architectural character, showcasing beautiful original trim and a cozy wood fireplace that anchors the living space. With six generous bedrooms and three bathrooms, the floor plan offers an abundance of space and flexibility. The home has been thoughtfully maintained where it counts, featuring a dry basement, a Buderus boiler, a brand-new septic system installed in 2021, and has been rewired with a newer electrical panel. For those who need extra space for vehicles, hobbies, or storage, the property includes an oversized, detached two-car garage complete with an unfinished second level. What truly sets this village gem apart is its flexible zoning, which allows for mixed-use options including professional offices and commercial space. Whether you dream of launching a boutique business from home or keeping your work and residential life seamless, this layout provides the ultimate template for a live-and-work lifestyle. The ideal buyer is someone ready to embrace a rewarding project; while the home boasts incredible bones and a commanding presence, it is ready for cosmetic updates, offering the perfect canvas to bring your personal touch and design vision to every room. Opportunities of this scale, location, and versatility rarely hit the market in Bristol Village—bring your ideas and revive this local icon into your dream masterpiece.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Materials
- Foundation: Stone w/ Skim Coating
- Roof: Slate
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Historic Vintage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: 1st Floor Laundry
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Full,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Interior Access,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,366
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Hot Water
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,276
- Total interior livable area: 3,366 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 9302911323
- Zoning description: ROC/Res, Office, Com
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,Driveway,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,972 | $23,664 |
| Home Insurance | $104 | $1,248 |
| Property Taxes | $477 | $5,724 |
| Electricity | $428 | $5,138 |
| Total | $2,981 | $35,772 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Price change | $390,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Price change | $420,000 |
| 2026-05-18 | Listed for sale | $440,000 |
