503 Golf Course Road, Richford, VT, 05476
About This Home
Looking for your own private haven? Welcome to this remarkable nearly 200-acre property at the very top of Vermont, offering breathtaking country views, exceptional privacy, and endless possibilities. Follow the private dead-end road to your own peaceful retreat, where the property's northern boundary borders Canada, creating a truly one-of-a-kind setting. The farmhouse is currently vacant and in need of substantial renovation. It could make an ideal caretaker's residence or guest home once restored. Please note: the home contains black mold and is being sold as-is, where-is. Richford's updated zoning now allows 1-acre lots for single-family homes, creating exciting potential for future development (subject to local and state approvals). Whether you envision a private estate, tiny home retreat with short-term rental income, commercial resort, family compound, or Planned Unit Development (PUD), the possibilities are extensive. The impressive 5,548-square-foot barn, located across the road from the farmhouse, offers incredible versatility as a workshop, storage facility, recreation space, or potential guest accommodations. Nature lovers will appreciate the expansive woodlands, featuring thousands of maple trees with potential for a sugaring operation. All of the land, except the farmhouse and approximately 2.5 acres, is enrolled in Vermont's Current Use Forestry Program, helping reduce taxes while preserving the property's natural beauty. Ideally located just 2 minutes from Richford Country Club, 20 minutes to Jay Peak Resort, 40 minutes to St. Albans, and just over one hour to Burlington, Newport, and Montreal. Richford also offers three U.S.-Canada border crossings, providing convenient access to southern Québec's charming villages, restaurants, and shopping. The area is rich with parks, canoeing, hiking, biking, ATV, and snowmobile trails. Properties of this size, privacy, and potential are increasingly rare.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,490
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Hot Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,490
- Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 51616210308
- Zoning description: residential, agriculture
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 2200
Lot
- Lot size: 194.86 Acres
- Features: Agricultural,Country Setting,Horse/Animal Farm,Field/Pasture,Hilly,Major Road Frontage,Recreational,Rolling Slope,Secluded,Sloped,Timber,Views,Walking Trails,Wooded,Mountain,Near Country Club,Near Golf Course,Near Skiing,Rural,Near Railroad,Near ATV Trail
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,545 | $54,540 |
| Home Insurance | $635 | $7,620 |
| Property Taxes | $1,048 | $12,576 |
| Electricity | $254 | $3,053 |
| Total | $6,482 | $77,784 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2023-09-12 | Sold | $675,000 |
| 2023-09-11 | Contingent | $725,000 |
| 2023-03-30 | Listed for sale | $725,000 |
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