Townshend, Vermont sits in the heart of the West River Valley, minutes from Grafton, Londonderry, and Brattleboro. The property borders Vermont Route 30 and offers easy access to two of southern Vermont's premier ski resorts and the broader four-season recreational economy. A rare opportunity to own nearly 100 acres of productive Vermont forestland in one of Windham County's most scenic corridors — with infrastructure in place, income potential, and a ready-to-build house site. The Land: Spanning an elevational range from 600 to 1,200 feet, this property commands spectacular sunset views overlooking Townshend Dam Lake and the West River Valley. The forest is mature and well-stocked — last harvested in 1999 — with a professional Forest Management Plan in place prepared under the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP). Five distinct management stands encompass Northern Hardwood and Hemlock-Northern Hardwood Forest types, featuring Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Black Birch, American Beech, and Eastern hemlock throughout. Income-Producing Carbon Program A 5-acre parcel has been withheld from the carbon program specifically to accommodate a residential build. A 5-bedroom wastewater permit is pending. A driveway has been roughed in with culverts, extending approximately half a mile into the property — meaningful infrastructure in a town with no zoning restriction. Property features .. 20 miles to Stratton Mountain Resort (~38 minutes via VT 30/100) 30 miles to Mount Snow Resort (~45 minutes via VT 30/100) Direct VAST trail access for snowmobiling and year-round recreation 20' shipping container on site for tools, equipment, or materials storage Timber value building since 1999 harvest. Townshend's lack of zoning offers maximum flexibility for future use
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Listed by: Michael England Real Estate
$550,000
188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road, Townshend, VT 05353
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99.4Acres
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99.4 Acres Lot
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Michael E England,
Michael England Real Estate 802-779-3655
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5087936
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1930
Lot
- Size: 99.4 Acres
- Features: Near Snowmobile Trails, Country Setting, Hilly, Other, Recreational, Secluded, Sloped, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded
Details
- Zoning description: res
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: At Street
- Utilities for property: None, Sewer Not Available, No Internet
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Townshend
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $2,480
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 05353
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Townshend Village SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Leland & Gray Uhsd #34Grades: 6-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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- Vermont
- Windham County
- Townshend
- 05353
- 188 Rattlesnake Mountain Road



