Featuring over 50 acres of wooded terrain and a significant wetland complex, this property is located in the heart of Ripton and offers both natural tranquility and development potential. With convenient access to roadside electricity and an existing driveway from Lincoln Road, there are options to construct near existing utilities while preserving the more remote portion for recreational use. Alternatively, building further into the property can provide enhanced privacy, allowing flexibility based on preference. No plans to develop, no problem, existing logging roads and large acreage provide a vast network of intriguing landscape to explore.
NESTLED IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS, THIS 15.1 ACRE PARCEL IN RIPTON, VERMONT OFFERS PEACE, PRIVACY, AND NATURAL BEAUTY. Situated in an iconic mountain community - ROBERT FROST COUNTRY! This forested acreage has frontage on both North Branch Road and Barker Road with power roadside on each road. Barker Road ends shortly past this property which has about a thousand feet of frontage. Some clearing will open mountain vistas. 15 acres offer flexibility for a building site. The area includes fantastic opportunities with Green Mountain National Forest, Snow Bowl alpine skiing, Rickert Nordic and Biking Center, Middlebury College Breadloaf Campus, stream fishing, mountain biking and hiking. The Ripton Country Store and the Ripton Church anchor this delightful Vermont village.
Ready to build your dream home? This exceptional vacant lot offers the perfect foundation with all major infrastructure already in place. The property features a drilled well, underground electrical service, and an installed septic system, saving you time and significant upfront costs. Located in a serene Vermont setting, you'll enjoy seasonal mountain views with potential for even more dramatic vistas through selective clearing. The neighborhood provides year-round recreational opportunities that outdoor enthusiasts will love. Winter brings access to nearby cross-country skiing at the Rikert facility and downhill skiing at Middlebury College Snow Bowl. When snow melts, endless hiking trails, prime hunting grounds, and excellent fishing spots await exploration. This well-positioned lot sits where nature takes center stage, offering peaceful surroundings while maintaining reasonable access to amenities. Combining established utilities and natural beauty creates an ideal scenario for your custom home construction project. Whether you envision a cozy retreat or spacious family residence, this property provides the blank canvas you need.
Ripton is located in Vermont. Ripton, Vermont has a population of 549. Ripton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.97% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.02%.
The median household income in Ripton, Vermont is $88,393. The median household income for the surrounding county is $77,978 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ripton is 47.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.5 inches per year, with 120.4 inches of snow per year.
