Timberland with Build Site
188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road Townshend, VT 05353
188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road, Townshend, VT, 05353
$550,000
For Sale
$550,000
LAND - Townshend, VT
Lot Size99.40 Acres
Days on Market74
Property Features for 188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road
General Information
- Property type
- Land
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- res
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 99.40 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Annual Amount
- 2481
Listing agency
Michael England Real Estate
(802) 779-3655
Listed by
Michael England
(802) 779-3655
Added: May 9 Updated: May 17 at 1:16PM Checked: Jul 21 at 7:06AM
MLS# 5087936
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
For sale: nearly 100 acres of productive Vermont forestland with mature, well-stocked timber. The property was last harvested in 1999 and is supported by a professional Forest Management Plan prepared under the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), with five management stands covering Northern Hardwood and Hemlock-Northern Hardwood forest types. Tree species include sugar maple, red maple, black birch, American beech, and eastern hemlock. A 5-acre parcel has been withheld from the carbon program to accommodate a residential build, and a 5-bedroom wastewater permit is pending.
The property borders Vermont Route 30, providing access for year-round recreation and outdoor use. It includes a driveway roughed in with culverts extending approximately half a mile into the property, and direct VAST trail access is noted for snowmobiling and year-round recreation. A 20-foot shipping container is on site for tools, equipment, or materials storage. The elevational range runs from 600 to 1,200 feet, offering views over Townshend Dam Lake and the West River Valley.
The lot is described as having no zoning restrictions in Townshend, which the listing notes provides flexibility for future use.
The property borders Vermont Route 30, providing access for year-round recreation and outdoor use. It includes a driveway roughed in with culverts extending approximately half a mile into the property, and direct VAST trail access is noted for snowmobiling and year-round recreation. A 20-foot shipping container is on site for tools, equipment, or materials storage. The elevational range runs from 600 to 1,200 feet, offering views over Townshend Dam Lake and the West River Valley.
The lot is described as having no zoning restrictions in Townshend, which the listing notes provides flexibility for future use.
Key Highlights
- Nearly 100 acres of productive Vermont forestland in Townshend, bordering Vermont Route 30
- Mature, well‑stocked forest with timber value building since 1999 harvest; last harvested in 1999
- Professional Forest Management Plan prepared under the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) with 5 management stands
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Agricultural land / Farmland
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Agricultural land / Farmland - Nearly 100 acres of mature Vermont forestland with infrastructure in place, including a roughed-in driveway and a buildable house site.
Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
The property is located at 188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road Townshend, VT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Nearly 100 acres of productive Vermont forestland in Townshend, bordering Vermont Route 30; Mature, well‑stocked forest with timber value building since 1999 harvest; last harvested in 1999; Professional Forest Management Plan prepared under the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP) with 5 management stands
