Curtis Trousdale

$98,000

10 Acres

Jamaica, Vermont, 5343

Explore this exciting wooded 10.2+/- acre lot in the desirable town of Jamaica, VT. Jamaica has NO local zoning, making for simplified development, multiple cabins, camping and more. Plenty of road frontage on a year-round town plowed and maintained road. Best of all it is paved all the way to Wardsboro eliminating the difficulties of Vermont Mud Season. Utilities are located across from the frontage and high-speed internet is available. Generally mixed hardwoods with large, majestic pines with cedar mixed in. The property slopes slightly to the South and clearing to the south or east may allow for views of the local hills or solar options. Several nice potential building spots, one close to the road and one about 500’ back from the road. No septic soil testing has been completed, but the neighbor to the north just received their state septic permit, soils should be similar. There is a small brook at the rear of the property. Easy access to Stratton, Bromley, and Mt. Snow ski resorts.

$210,000

30.1 Acres

Jamaica, Vermont, 5343

Jamaica, Vermont’s hidden gem! Experience this wonderful 30.1+/- acre forested parcel with views of the local mountains. The land gently slopes to the southeast, perfect for solar, but better yet, utility lines are located along much of the frontage! Bounded on two sides by classic stone walls, there is a woods road that travels through the property making exploration easy. Jamaica has NO local zoning, simplifying development, multiple cabins, camping & more. Those looking for a tiny home or glamping opportunity, this may be it - no zoning allows up to 5 units before state subdivision or Act 250 rules kick in. Schoolhouse Rd is a Class IV road, but the neighbors are year-round residents & work together to plow & maintain the road. S. Hill Road that connects to Schoolhouse Rd is paved all the way to Wardsboro eliminating the difficulties of VT Mud Season.  Internet is available at the Southeast corner of the lot.  The forest mixed hardwoods, Maple, Red Oak, Popular & nicely open.  The lower sections where the stream goes through features majestic pines with some cedar.  Multiple potential building spots allowing you to be close to the road or hidden in the interior. No septic soil testing completed, but the state soils database shows that it should be conducive for private septic systems.  Plenty of wildlife on the property.  Easy access to Stratton, Bromley, & Mt. Snow ski resorts. There is an additional 10.2+/- acres available, see MLS# 5028721

$875,000

34 Acres

Brandon, Vermont, 5733

Amazing development opportunity on 34+/- acres located in the beautiful town of Brandon, VT.  Strategically located between the Middlebury and Rutland employment areas, this lot could provide the much-needed housing expansion. Zoned primarily High-Density Multi-use with minimum lot size of 1/5th acre. The town confirmed that this lot will be in the new Tier 1B Act250 exempt area when implemented, greatly reducing permitting issues.  Both municipal water and sewer are available on the frontage and the town has indicated with allocation letters that there is plenty of capacity.  Power and high-speed internet on the frontages.  Access to be via Carver St or Nickeson Rd so no state highway permit will be required.  The property offers amazing mountain views, to the west from the ridgeline (with clearing), and to the southeast from the open bowl area (existing views).  Teir 1B allows for up to 50 units, most if not all could have wonderful views.  The revitalized Brandon downtown offers casual and fine dining, supermarket, shopping, and community health center.  We have found the town officials excited about a housing development and extremely helpful. The seller says bring all opportunities and offers, they want to make this work for the community.

$272,000

34 Acres

Vermont, 5734

A wonderful mixture of agricultural fields and majestic woods on this 34+/- acre lot located in the small farming community of Bridport, VT.  Stunning views across Lake Champlain to the towering Adirondack Mountains in NY, Addison County Vermont is a highly sought-after area.  Easy commute to Middlebury VT.  22A is a paved state maintained two lane road, no mud, dirt and dust here!  Tri-town municipal water on-site and fiber internet at road, power is on a pedestal on the lot.  Imagine your home set back just inside the woods with a simple view corridor cut the northwest to take advantage of the view, while providing wonderful privacy.  10+/- acres of Ag fields have been hayed regularly and offer the new owner the opportunity for a small vegetable/animal farm with room for a farmstand.  The stream on the property is seasonal. The Bridport Central School is just a ½ mile north with a great playground.  The town has a great Hardware/Everything store and a nice fresh market with a gas station.  Your commute will be through the scenic Champlain Valley, corn and hayfields, dairy barns, and the Adirondacks to the west and Green Mountains to the east.  The property leases 1.5 acres to a solar array and this pays $2300 a year, covering over half of your property taxes. The array powers the local Woodchuck Cider brewery.  Further tax reduction is available through placing the land in the timber/Ag tax program know locally as Vermont Current Use.   A fantastic place to call home.

$815,000

11.7 Acres

Randolph, Vermont, 5061

High earning Airbnb investment village! These 5 lots totaling 13 +/- acres, located in the beautiful mountains of South Randolph, VT, just minutes from VT I-89. There are four lots, each with their own log cabin park model home, a fifth lot with a fantastic Yurt and quant bath house. Additionally, there is a second Yurt that can be moved by the purchaser to a fully prepped area with water/sewer and power.  One lot is over 6 acres and includes an open grassy field, pond and garden area making for a wonderful community Airbnb experience. Gross income for the development was (2023 - $125,746 and 2024 – $116,914). Recent changes include the addition of a new Cabin and conversion of a second to Airbnb starting August. Based on past numbers, this should provide a future yearly gross income of approx. $169,000. Future potential with three additional bedrooms of unused septic capacity is already installed. The current owner outsources his cleaning & communications, doing your own could increase net by over 13K per year. There are two other lots available if you wish to expand income opportunity or build your own home. The seller created this small community and has been running it as rental and Airbnb income property. He is ready to slow down in retirement and ready to travel but is willing to teach new owners the ins and outs of the property. All current state/town permits, surveyed, and utility drawings are available. Future owners may sell these lots individually.

$449,000

31.4 Acres

Plainfield, Vermont, 5667

Come experience the charm, the views, and the peaceful nature of this historic 19th century brick farmhouse situated on 31.4+/- acres in Plainfield, VT.  Enjoy stunning mountain views of the amazing Worster Range including Mt. Hunger with an additional view to the west of Camel’s Hump.  Meander through the 14+/- acres of tillable pasture and quiet woodlands occasionally crossing two streams.  The four bedroom, two bath home offer spacious rooms throughout, vintage wide pine floors, timber frame accents, one wood & one gas stove, and a fireplace.  The primary suite is on the main level and has its own ¾ bath and walk-in closet/utility room with washer/dryer.  Outside, relax on the covered porch overlooking the expansive lawn space, gazebo, and many flowers and shrubbery.  An owned pedestal solar array will ease those power bills.  Additionally, there’s excellent potential for future development/subdivision on this property with 5 acres zoning, over 2,000 feet of road frontage, on-site utilities, a nice mix of pasture and woods, and incredible views.  A great rental opportunity or owner-occupy while subdividing lots and start returning on your investment.  A wonderful proximity to downtown Barre for shopping, entertainment and the greater employment opportunities of Central VT.  And only a few mins to Route 2 to the north.  Property is enrolled in the Current Use program.  57.61+/- acres and barn across the road, featuring same road frontage available, MLS#5055444.

$125,000

2.93 Acres

Starksboro, Vermont, 5487

Come explore this wonderful private 2.93 +/- Acre lot in the quiet town of Starksboro, Vemont.  Worried about costs?  This lot has the 3-Bedroom shared septic system already installed, ready for your tanks and hookup.  Additionally, the driveway and culverts are completed up to the house site with a wonderful two-tiered clearing.  Power and highspeed internet run along the frontage for easy installation.  State wastewater permit specifies a drilled well. This property shares 18+/- Acres of common recreational land, walk, bike and hunt right out your back yard.  The lot slopes slightly down to the road allowing for some nice local views of the surrounding hills with just a little clearing.   The configuration would make for a very efficient ranch or two-story home with a walkout basement or drive under garage.  The homes that share the septic are some distance away and cannot be seen from the lot. Big Hollow Road is a gravel town plowed and maintained road with quick access to VT-116 both north and south.   A great spot if you work in Burlington or Middlebury.  This lot is nicely laid out, easy to build on, and ready for you to pull you town building permit.

$220,000

0.58 Acres

Essex, Vermont, 5452

0.58+/- Wooded lot in the wonderful neighborhood of Tanglewood Drive, Essex VT.  All the best underground utilities are available along the lot’s frontage: Vermont Gas, Green Mountain Power, Essex Town Water & Sewer and Xfinity Cable/High Speed Internet. There are many local providers for curbside trash removal in the area.  This section of Tanglewood is newer and was developed in the early 2000’s with beautiful higher end homes.  Tanglewood Drive is a paved and fully town-maintained road.  Most of this wooded lot is quite flat with the rear of the property dropping into a drainage area, giving your future home plenty of protection from development to the rear.  All of the survey pins have been located and marked with flagging.  This is a great “Walking” neighborhood, sandwiched between the Mathieu Town Forest and Sand Hill Park to the north and Foster Rd Park and Founders Memorial School and Essex Middle School Fields to the south.  Walking and biking trails connect all of these areas.  The Essex Town Experience shopping center is just around the corner for dining, shopping and entertainment, a very popular spot with a cinema.   One of Burlington VT’s premier bedroom towns, with ease of access to UVM & Champlain College, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Global Foundries, and most major VT employers. 

$695,000

19.47 Acres

Stowe, Vermont, 5672

For the first time since 1984 the beautiful Majestic Falls Forest, located in the famous ski town of Stowe Vermont, is finally for sale.  This expansive 19.47+/- acre woodland property sits above the VT-100 corridor with views of the valley farms to the north and Mt. Mansfield to the northwest.  A very mature woodland is made up primarily of hemlock intermixed with maples and birch.  Enjoy the wildlife as the deer move steadily through the property to feed in the abundant fields below.  Two tributaries of the Moss Glen Brook flow gently through the property.  The property is named for the incredible falls on the eastern tributary, 150+/- feet of beauty, rolling over large rock slabs and boulders.  The driveway is a ROW that has been well marked and roughed in up to one of the potential home sites.  Two stream crossings will be required and there is a small pond at the entrance to the property.  Conveniently, a residential power line runs on the west edge of the property greatly simplifying utility access.   The ROW is accessed from the end of a very nice residential neighborhood whose roads are plowed and maintained by the town.   The land is gently rolling with many potential areas for a home or homes.  The seller does have a preliminary 5 lot subdivision plan from the 80’s that can be provided along with soil test pit results. Stowe is well known for its year-round recreation, shopping, events and the Stowe Ski Resort.  An amazing opportunity to create your private estate. 

$1,500,000

109.6 Acres

Randolph, Vermont, 5061

109.6 +/- Acre, 9 lot subdivision offering a fantastic year-round AirBnB/Rental Tiny Home Investment, located in Randolph VT. 6 Beautiful tiny home cabins, 2 Yurts, 2 RV/future cabin spots & two tenting areas.  Water, septic, Internet, all provided. Fantastic for an Intentional Community sleeping up to 34, whether simple co-housing, an eco-community, art center, mentoring village, the possibilities are endless. What makes this unique is that it is not a bunch of buildings placed on a single lot. The seller has produced a community where each residence is or can be placed on its own individual financeable and ownable lot. This simplifies the group purchase and ownership division. As an investment property it has a strong rental history and with the newly completed construction 2026 gross numbers should be over $200,000 with plenty of expansion potential. 2 lots have no cabins at this time, the 2 Cabin/RV spots could have cabins placed on them and further subdivision is possible. The property is very private, with nice views from many places. There is a 0.5-acre spring fed swimming pond and 3-acre open community area with large garden space. 87.7+/- Acres of the property is Timberland offering walking trails and lots of recreational opportunities, 22 acres of this is permanently conserved.  The seller has painstakingly made sure that all state and local permits are in place.  Minutes off I89, very close to Vermont State University, Vermont Law School & Norwich University.  

$635,000

94.3 Acres

Randolph, Vermont, 5061

Investors, homesteaders, tiny home enthusiasts, get ready to experience this unique 94.3+/- acre property in beautiful Randolph VT.  Two legal parcels, 6.6+/- acres and 87.7+/- acres.  The property includes a log cabin park model home, a custom tiny home, a new full homesite currently rented by a 5th wheeler and two tent platforms. A drilled well provides water to all of the structures.  Power and DSL are connected to the tiny homes with Fiber available and conduit installed. Seller rents the log cabin, tiny home and 5th wheeler site on a m-to-m basis.  Tent platforms were not rented this year. There are (2) three-bedroom septic systems connected to the log cabin & 5th wheeler site. 4 bedrooms of extra capacity remain. Custom tiny home uses a composting toilet.  Income approximately $3110 p/m with room for expansion.  All of the 87.7+/- acres are in the Vermont Current Use tax reduction program for forestry. 87.7+/- acre lot is wooded with 22.4 acres of this being conserved for recreational/forestry use only. The remaining may be subdivided developed, etc.  The 6.6+/- Acres is where all of the structures were built.  The property is accessed by a beautiful private road (ROW) called Community Drive.  Maintenance will be shared with two private homes and an Airbnb community.  Very nice views from the log cabin area.  Great opportunity to build your dream home and have rental opportunities on your property.  Also for sale is a 5 lot Airbnb tiny home community see MLS#5057088.