This substantial 2-story brick office bldg of approximately 10,344 sq. ft. is located on a 2.7-acre corner lot (on the SW corner of Mulcahy and Jones Drives). The lot is bisected by Faivre Circle town road with approx. 280 ft frontage on both sides of Faivre Circle. Used as a childcare facility since the late 80s, the building has a crawl space basement, 2 finished floors, and there are 2 fenced in playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheatre and a play house. it is offered for sale by its non-profit owner, Rutland County Parent-Child Center, Inc., at an attractive asking price 50% below its Town Appraisal of $596,200. Although owned for over 20 years, upgrades include a modern propane fired steam boiler, a 200-Amp electrical service and the addition of 2 heat pumps providing better climate control; more recent improvements include creation of the aforementioned amphitheater in 2023 for kids to enjoy performing arts on the easterly portion of its 2.7-acre lot; updating the fire supression (sprinkler) system in 2024 and roof repair in 2025. A Vermont Fire Safety inspection was completed in June, 2026. Its current use is considered a Commercial-1 use (not of a high-impact nature), and other commercial uses are permitted in subject property's "Mixed Use" Town Zoning district. Consult the BLUO: Brandon Land Use Ordinance, last amended on 30 Dec 2014. As residential apartments are the prevailing use in the immediate neighborhood, certainly a conversion to residential apartments should be considered, subject to a change of use permit, given the current high demand for housing.
Wonderful opportunity for an office, profession building, small retail store - lots of options for this high visibility location just south of downtown Brandon. Open layout, ample parking, and major road frontage afford all the basics for a new business venture.
Discover an amazing development opportunity on 34+/- acres in the beautiful town of Brandon, VT, strategically located between the Middlebury and Rutland employment hubs with direct access off VT-7. Zoned primarily High-Density Multi-use with a minimum lot size of 1/5th acre and 40% maximum lot coverage, it permits commercial uses up to 15,000 SF such as office, retail, grocery, hotel, or storage. Light manufacturing and larger high-impact commercial uses are also possible via conditional use. The lot lies in the new proposed Tier 1B Act250 district, greatly reducing permitting hurdles: finalization should happen this year. Municipal water and sewer are available on the frontage with plenty of capacity confirmed by allocation letters. Power and high-speed internet are also present, and access via Carver St or Nickeson Rd bypasses state highway permits. Beyond the phenomenal commercial fundamentals, the property features breathtaking ridgeline views to the west and southeast. The town of Brandon is renowned as the "art and soul of Vermont," featuring a revitalized, walkable downtown filled with fine dining, shopping, community health centers, and over 240 structures on the National Register of Historic Places. The welcoming town officials are highly supportive of mixed-use and housing developments. The seller says bring all offers and creative opportunities to make this work for the community.
Great location and great opportunity for this in-town business! High visibility on Conant Square - Route 7 - at the north end of downtown Brandon. Currently an auto repair shop and also recently used as a fuel oil and kerosene supplier. The existing garage area is 1,512 sq. ft. that includes two car lifts, one of which is a drive-on lift, two 14 ft. high overhead doors, kerosene, waste oil, and off-road diesel supply tanks, an industrial hot air heater, industrial air compressor - everything you'll need to start your own shop. The office area is 432 sq. ft. which includes counter space and a waiting area, plenty of office space, and a 1/2 bathroom. There's a separate heating unit for the office space.
Simply remarkable location for your business - in the center of the thriving village of Brandon and overlooking the waterfall on the Neshobe River. The property has been a family run barbershop since 1931 (!?!). The property is being sold "as-is" without the equipment, although the seller would consider selling the building and barber shop equipment to someone seeking to reopen the shop. Upstairs is a permitted apartment for additional rental income or in-town living.
Brandon is located in Vermont. Brandon, Vermont has a population of 4,092. Brandon is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.45% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.91%.
The median household income in Brandon, Vermont is $61,653. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,751 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Brandon is 49.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.5 inches per year, with 70.8 inches of snow per year.
