Vermont

Essex, VT

232-Acre Recreational & Buildable Land in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom – Contract for Sale

Price

$234,900

Intro Summary 

Here is a rare opportunity to own a large, unrestricted parcel in one of Vermont’s most private and scenic rural corridors. This 232-acre property in Guildhall, Essex County offers a compelling combination of buildable land, recreational potential, and low carrying costs — all at a competitive price per acre. Whether you’re seeking a private hunting retreat, a future homestead, or a long-term land hold, this parcel checks the core boxes for a wide range of buyers.

Nearest Cities & Distances

  • Guildhall, VT — immediate area
  • Lancaster, NH — approximately 15 miles southeast
  • St. Johnsbury, VT — approximately 45 miles southwest
  • Littleton, NH — approximately 30 miles southeast
  • Burlington, VT — approximately 2.5 hours southwest

 

Nearby Amenities

The Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont is known for its extensive outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, ATV trails, snowmobiling, and access to state and national forest lands. The surrounding area offers general services, hardware, and supply stores in nearby towns, with more comprehensive retail and medical services available in St. Johnsbury. The parcel is served by the Northeast Kingdom Choice School District.

Why Buy This Property

  • 232 acres of contiguous land with confirmed legal and physical access via a dirt/gravel road
  • Zoned Agricultural/Residential — permits single-family homes, site-built, modular, and manufactured/mobile homes
  • No HOA, no subdivision — full flexibility on use and development timeline
  • Hunting, camping, and livestock all permitted under current zoning
  • Gently rolling terrain at 5–10% slope — manageable topography for building sites or recreational use
  • No flood zone designation — confirmed via LandID
  • Low annual taxes — approximately $689/year

 

Investment Potential

A region where large, unrestricted tracts are increasingly difficult to source. Timber value on a parcel of this size provides a potential upside for buyers who manage the land actively. Recreational demand in this part of Vermont remains steady, driven by

Key Features and Amenities​

  • Address: Bear Hill Rd,Guildhall VT 5905
  • Nearest Cities: Berlin, New Hampshire, Burlington, Vermont VT
  • City Limit: Outside
  • Zoning Type: Residential
  • Type of Structures Allowed: Mobile / Manufactured; Modular; Single Family; Site Built Home
  • Camping Allowed - Yes
  • Hunting Allowed - Yes
  • Livestock Allowed - Yes
  • Electric needs to be brought in
  • Septic needs to be installed
  • Water available at street
  • Septic Required: Yes
  • APN: (115) 11-102-006000
  • GPS: 44°36'54.5"N 71°34'17.4"W
  • Type of Road Access: 22 5 4 Pt Lots 6 12 Francis Potter Sub & Rear Land 7.7143 A
  • Legal Description: Land
  • Legal Access: Yes
  • Physical Access: Yes
  • Type of Road Access: Dirt / Gravel
  • Wetland - No
  • Floodzone - No
  • Visible Creek - No
  • Slope: Almost Flat (<10 Degree)
  • Annual Taxes - $689.41
  • School: Northeast Kingdom Choice School District

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Details

Price

$234,900

Area

232Acres

State

Vermont

County

Essex, VT

Status

For Sale

Purchase Options

Mobile Home Friendly

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