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68 Melissa Lane, East Barre, VT, 05649

0beds
0baths
0sqft
$549,000
--price/sqft
$3,994/moest. monthly cost
$159,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

175 acres in the mountains of Orange, VT - a rare offering for anyone dreaming of a mountain camp, working sugarbush, or private retreat far enough from the crowds but close enough to keep living the good life. The land is laced with miles of trails winding through mature woods, all accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicles or side-by-side, opening the full reach of the property for recreation, sugaring, or simply exploring your own backyard wilderness. At its heart is a fully operational sugarbush with an established sap house and miles of tap lines already in place to continue the sugaring tradition yourself or lease the operation to a producer. This is a genuine, productive stand of mature maples, the kind that takes generations to grow. Infrastructure is ready for your vision: 200 amps of power, a drilled well, a poured concrete pad, and a 30'x 40' building with a full loft above. With some good old-fashioned New England know-how, the sap house could be converted into a residence, the bones are here and the setting is unbeatable. A major plus for the buyer with vision: the Town of Orange has NO ZONING, offering exceptional flexibility to shape the property around your goals. The property is enrolled in Current Use, keeping the tax burden low, and a forest management plan is available for review; a real head start for anyone continuing to steward this working landscape. Come explore the land and dream up your options - family camp, homestead, hunting retreat, working farm, or a place to simply disappear into the mountains. Whatever you have in mind, this property gives you the room and the raw material to build it. Note: property would require a wastewater permit, as none currently exists; buyers should perform due diligence regarding permitting and intended use.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

5/10
Orange Center SchoolGrades 5-81.4 mi
6/10
Washington Village SchoolGrades PK-43.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2014

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cabin,Barndominium
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Features

  • Flooring: Concrete
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,200

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 45314310120
  • Zoning description: None
  • Exclusions: All equipment is available for sale as part of separate transaction and negotiation.

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 119

Lot

  • Lot size: 175 Acres
  • Features: Agricultural,Country Setting,Recreational,Walking Trails,Wooded,Mountain,Rural

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,776$33,312
Home Insurance $265$3,180
Property Taxes $699$8,388
Electricity $254$3,053
Total$3,994$47,928

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$136,937/yr
40% on housing$119,820/yr
45% on housing$106,506/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.3%
6.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.4%
-0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 05649$138
Orange County$179

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 05649$185
Orange County$201

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-30Listed for sale$549,000
2025-02-01Listing removed$650,000
2024-08-14Listed for sale$650,000
2024-01-28Listing removed$685,000
2023-11-30Price change$685,000
2023-08-24Listed for sale$750,000
2011-03-22Sold$300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKevin S Casey
BrokerageColdwell Banker Hickok & Boardman / E. Montpelier

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