Orange County, Vermont Land For Sale (7 results)

The property features opportunities to take over an attractive, long-term investment, which has been well-managed over time for high-quality northern hardwood timber. Potential building sites can also be easily found throughout the land. Notable highlights include: - Managed timber resource, well-positioned for future volume and value growth; - Sugar maple-dominated timber resource worth around $579,300; - Sugarbush management and development potential, owing to 40% stocking of sugar maple and excellent slopes; - Developed internal forest road access; - Desirable location in central Vermont, close to population centers such as Barre and Montpelier, and close to Interstate 91. Location Powder Spring Forest is located in north Topsham, Vermont, a rural town in Orange County mostly consisting of forested acreage, farms, and small homesteads. The town is situated just east of the Green Mountains and west of the Connecticut River Valley, characterized by rolling hillslopes and many rivers, including the Waits, which drains east into the Connecticut River, and the Powder Spring brook, from which this forest gets its name. While Topsham exemplifies the character of rural Vermont, with its peaceful ambiance and quaint rural character, the town and the subject property are easily connected to local population centers and amenities. Vermont Route 25 and U.S. Route 302 serve to connect Topsham with Barre to the northwest (25 miles away), Bradford (12 miles away to the southeast), and St. Johnsbury (31 miles northeast). In Bradford, there is access to Interstate 91, a major travel corridor connecting Vermont to Massachusetts and Canada, and in Barre, there is access to Interstate 89, connecting to major cities and cultural centers of Burlington, VT, and Manchester, NH. Boston, MA, and Hartford, CT, are a 3-hour drive south. Access Legal access to Powder Springs Forest is provided by several modes, including Town Class 3 & 4 roads and private access points. Powder Spring Road provides a point of access to an old woods road that parallels the brook. This former roadway provides sufficient access to the lands extreme eastern slopes as they tilt to the brook. This small region of the forest supports an attractive 35 to 45-year-old sugar maple stand. Sanborn Road offers frontage for a driveway point permitting access to another small section of the forest which slopes to the east. Currier Road is the primary access point to the forest, which leads to a 1,600 section of class 4 road before entering the southern section of the property. Once on the property, a developed internal road runs 2,600 to a log landing which provides access to all of the propertys western higher elevation. Another internal road runs nearly 3,600 to the east and then north, providing functional access to the lands entire eastern half. Both roads can be seen on the property photo maps. Frost Road provides legal Class 4 access to a small section of the northern end of the property. However, this area has traditionally been accessed from the established roads that originate on the southern side of the forest. Site Description The property has been shaped by its former uses, including an intensive period of farming and homesteading going as far back as the late 1700s. Field evidence, such as barn and house stone foundations, stone walls ,and wire fences, covers the propertys landscape, indicating that nearly all of the land was formally used for some form of agricultural activity. Following abandonment in the late 1800s, as the country grew more industrialized, the farmlands were steadily abandoned and allowed to grow back to forest. The property is situated in a generally high-elevation region of Vermont. The land is characterized by several hills, ravines, and drainages which offer aspects in all directions. The southern and eastern-facing hillsides especially would benefit from tree clearing in order to maximize potential views, which would offer vistas of the White Mountains to the east. Elevation ranges from around 1,500 near Powder Springs Road, where the land rises up a prominent hillside (1,900) before falling again to the west, where flatter land contains wetlands and low-lying creeks. Headwater streams of Powder Springs Brook are found here, running through the property heading south. Slope conditions on the property are rolling and moderate overall, and the terrain is easily accessible by foot or via logging equipment during forest management. Timber Timber data in this report are based on a timber inventory conducted in December 2022, with the purpose of establishing Capital Timber Value (CTV) by F&W Forestry Services, the owners forest manager. 91 inventory points were sampled (1 plot per 5.4 acres), covering a 486 X 486 grid using a 15-factor prism. Sampling statistics are 13.4% standard error for sawlog products and +/-7% for all products combined at the 95% confidence interval. Upon applying growth for 1 season at regional FIA data growth rates, the timber data reveal a total sawlog volume of 2,243 MBF (Intl scale) (4.4 MBF/acre), with 6,435 pulpwood cords (13.0 cords/acre). Combined total commercial per acre volume is 18 cords, a figure about average for the region. Stumpage values were assigned to the volumes in May of 2024, producing a property-wide Capital Timber Value (CTV) of $566,100 ($1,143/acre). See the Timber Valuation in this report for details. Species Composition: The species composition is 84% hardwoods and 16% softwoods. Species composition for all products combined is led by sugar maple (44%), followed by yellow birch (12%), white ash (9%), and red maple (8%). Softwood volume mainly consists of spruce/fir (8%) and pine (3%). Scattered red pine is also found in some areas of the forest. The sawlog volume breakdown is led by sugar maple (46%), followed by spruce/fir (14%), and yellow birch (13%), along with small levels of various common associates. The primary species all have benefited from strong historical (and current) markets for their various end products, ensuring the likelihood of robust asset appreciation from stumpage price growth. Stocking and Stem Quality: Stocking is variable due to past timber harvesting, which has targeted various areas of the property. Much of the property is found as mature, even-aged forest, while other acreage has been harvested and is now a less dense overstory growing atop a dense understory. Basal areas in the stands range from 40-120 ft2/ac, and show 69% Acceptable Growing Stock. Sawlog Value/ Management History: Sawlog value is dominated by sugar maple (46%) followed by spruce/fir (14%) and yellow birch (13%), with the small balance held by red maple, white ash, and others. The 2023 forest management plan identifies fifteen forest stands. Most stands have been harvested in the past two decades using a combination of shelterwood, group selection, and overstory removal harvesting. The most recent harvesting on the property occurred in 2018. Diameter Distribution: The diameter distribution indicates a wide range, with strong representation from advanced saplings established during harvesting over the years. Poletimber in the 6-10 diameter range is also well-represented. The diameter distribution clearly shows the results of a managed forestland, with the bulk of the stocking being found in small logs and large poletimber nearing sawlog size. Sugarbush Option The timber data indicates a total of 16,400 potential maple taps from the 9 and greater size classes, with 84% of the taps from sugar maple and the balance red maple. Tap density per acre is variable, ranging from around 20 per acre in previously harvested areas to 60-70 in more dense hardwood stands. Sugaring use would be an excellent additional income source if portions of the property were given over to taps. Electrical power is available a short distance from the property on Currier Road or on the Powder Spring Road, and slopes offer a diverse aspects for multiple setup options.

Embrace the quiet beauty of Vermont with this exceptional 36.95+/- acre parcel in the historic town of Brookfield. Offering a perfect blend of rolling old pastures and lush hardwood forests, this property is the ideal canvas for a year-round retirement home, vacation getaway, or off-grid homestead. Accessible via town-maintained Cemetery Street, a long, flat driveway leads to an elevated clearing with stunning southeastern exposureperfect for solar energy and views of the local hills. Septic testing indicates potential for a four-bedroom mound system, with a natural "knob" west of the clearing serving as a prime building site.  Modern conveniences are close by, with a utility pole just south of the property providing access to power and high-speed ECFiber internet. Located minutes from the famous Floating Bridge and Allis State Park, the land also offers easy access to I-89 for a quick commute to the Barre/Montpelier area's shopping and medical facilities. Nature lovers will appreciate the mix of mature hardwoods and northwestern softwoods, making it a paradise for hunting or camping. Best of all, the acreage is enrolled in the Vermont Current Use Program (6.7+/- acres excluded from program for development), keeping annual taxes at a low $736. From its historic village charm to its immense development potential, this Brookfield gem represents the very best of the Green Mountain State.

Unique opportunity to own a 37 ac farm/homestead with amazing views of the White Mountains. Incredible solar window all year long. (ATTENTION: the property parcel lines in most databases, including here and LandID, are incorrect. Please see the lines on the map below for what is included) There is a residence under construction that needs to be completed. It is sufficiently large to serve as a conference or retreat center. Plans are available. Plan alterations can be made. (estimated construction cost to finish as currently framed ($400-500k). Windows are included as shown in pics, triple-glazed, R9, alu-clad wood windows from Rieder in Austria. Purchase price $120k in 2015 (significantly more now). Always kept under cover and dry. All hardware and screens included. The current housing is in 2 yurts (17' and 14' diameter) located in the greenhouse. Yurts have heat pumps installed. 500ft artesian well, 2gal/min flow, 600gal storage. Underground distribution for farming and livestock use with black HDPE and Plasson valve takeoffs. water tubs. hoses, connectors. Outbuildings: 1) Monitor barn 70x36: 1st floor, cattle, chute setup, storage, equipment parking; 2nd story workshop/bedding storage. Attached 0.5ac barnyard with a woodchip drainage system and feed alley for winter feeding. 2) Small barn with 3 tie-stalls and milking equipment and attched 0/.3 ac yard. Processing room with 8x8 walk-in freezer and milk/cheese making equipment. on 1/2 floor down: 40' buried and air-conditioned container root cellar and commercial steam kettle. 3) 48x30 Rimol greenhouse with 2 wall polycarbonate covering, ducted hot air heat (LP) 4) 12x12 Sauna, wood-framed cabin, water, and electric. (needs refurbishing) 5) 20x40 Steel quonset storage shed on concrete waste block side walls. 2 electric services, 11kw solar system on barn, 12kw backup generator w auto transfer, fiber optic internet on premises. Comprehensive fencing. Pastures are organically certified as hay and pastureland. Septic system installed (4 bed, which is the largest system VT residential code allows, if commercial use is desired, septic can be repermitted and enlarged as needed, excellent drainage in soils, gravity feed) This is a unique and unusual offering. Plans to develop the property further have been derailed by family (divorce), financial and other circumstances, but the infrastructure bones and already installed features give a future owner a big leg up. For someone with a vision, this could be an amazing value. Total invested is over $1.3 million. Make an offer. Sugaring taps leased to neighbor (500 taps), 5-year lease. 2030. Lots more details and pictures available. Motivated seller. Ecdysis Foundation Report (1000 Farms project) is available Some of the acreage on the farm has very fertile upland soils. See soil maps. Pasture has been expertly managed with holistically planned grazing rotations. Some slopes are steep, but all acres are tractor-accessible and mowable. Farm machinery and equipment available separately. Ask for a list.

Tucked away in the quiet hills of Vershire, Vermont, this charming two-bedroom, two-full-bath home offers the rare gift of true solitude without sacrificing the conveniences of Upper Valley living. Whether you re seeking a full-time retreat or a peaceful year-round residence, this property delivers an unmatched sense of calm the moment you arrive. The main level is the heart of the home an open, welcoming combination of kitchen, dining, and living space anchored by a wood stove that fills the room with warmth and that unmistakable Vermont coziness. Oversized windows frame distant views of open fields and mountains, beautifully bordered by trees and open woodland. Upstairs, a generously sized and beautifully bright bedroom awaits, along with a dedicated office perfect for remote work, reading, or a creative pursuit. The lower level offers wonderful flexibility, with a second living area, a full bathroom featuring a tub, shower, and full laundry, and a private bedroom ideal for guests, extended family, or simply extra room to spread out. A second wood stove ensures the whole home stays cozy throughout Vermont s legendary winters. A second building on the property carries a wonderful history as an artist s studio and, with some thoughtful renovation, holds exciting potential to be brought back to life whether as a creative workspace, workshop, or studio once again. Outside, the surroundings are simply lovely classic Vermont landscape with the privacy and stillness that is increasingly hard to find. The quiet here is the kind you feel in your bones. The property is conveniently situated within reach of Upper Valley amenities, including shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural offerings in the Lebanon/Hanover, NH area, as well as the charming villages of the surrounding region. If you ve been dreaming of a place to slow down, breathe deep, and truly settle in this is it!

Invest in your own Joy! THE serene countryside setting worthy of the dream home you've always imagined building some day! Picturesque 19.7+/- acre parcel with brook, open meadow, distant mountain views, a sunny aspect, mixed woodlands with walking trails, and approved state wastewater permit for a 3-BR residence in hand! Natural beauty abounds with the many textures of tree bark, plant life, colorful wild flowers, and woodland critters. Location is only a short distance to general services in the Village, and I-89 access to everywhere else! Just over 1 mile away, Rood Pond, a 23-acre body of water with public access, is known for its quiet, scenic paddling and fishing. Premiere ski areas, hiking, and shopping opportunities are readily accessible within a short drive. Easement to WEC Power connection for your extension to the building site by underground power conduit. Parcel will be conveyed subject to basic covenants (intended for one residential dwelling with associated outbuildings, no further subdivision, no mobile homes, no commercial enterprises, etc.), most of which will expire 20-years from the date of purchase. A complete itemized list and can be viewed as an attachment to this listing. Sellers are open to discussing/considering modifications. Current property tax figure includes house and a total of 43 acres, as the 19.7 acres for sale is a portion of the existing parcel, and will later be assessed separately by the Town. Subject to the terms and conditions of WW-5-9979 (approved state waste water) permit.

If you've been looking for a rural Vermont property to make your own, 1343 Chelsea Road is worth a look. Situated on 8.5 acres along Meadow Brook, this parcel offers privacy and mature evergreens on all sides. Note that the property is located in a flood zone. The standout feature is the two-story gambrel barn with two garage bays, a concrete floor, built-in workbenches, and a large upper level with impressive timber framing and a metal roof, ready for storage, a workshop, or finishing into additional space. The existing home is a manufactured home that will need significant work or replacement. A dug well and septic system are on site. Buyer to do their own due diligence in determining the condition and functionality of current systems. At $129,000, this is priced for what it is: a project property in a quiet corner of Orange County. If you're a contractor, a homesteader, or someone looking to get into the Vermont market at a lower entry point, this one has potential.

Welcome to premier & exclusive Vermont living at 230 Taylor Valley Road in scenic Strafford. This expansive 67-acre parcel sits high above a peaceful valley, offering stunning views and a true sense of seclusion. Nestled at the edge of a beautiful valley, the land is rich with a mix of hardwood and softwood trees, creating the quintessential Vermont forest setting. With southeast exposure and abundant natural light, this is the ideal location to build your dream home surrounded by nature. Whether you're envisioning a modern mountain retreat or a classic New England homestead, the groundwork has already been laid complete with a State-approved septic design, building plans, and proposed driveway plans in place to help bring your vision to life with ease. Bordering a lovely tree farm and set in one of Vermont s most picturesque towns, this property offers privacy, tranquility, and a lifestyle in harmony with the outdoors. Make your Vermont dream a reality at 230 Taylor Valley Road.