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Last Sold Price
816,750 Lot Size18.75 Acres
3455 Simpson Brook Rd, Townshend, VT 05353
LandProperty Type
18.75 acresLot Size

Description

This ideal recreational 18.75 +/- acre parcel offers the potential for a country homesite in the quaint southern Vermont town of Townshend! Setback on the corner of two roads, the property features a gently rolling topography with mixed hard & soft woods, a beautiful 1.5 +/- acre pond, old woods roads & trails, and plenty of space to build. Perfect for a hunter, the terrain is ideally suited for a box blind that enjoys long range shots overlooking the pond & open spaces, with wildlife making regular...This ideal recreational 18.75 +/- acre parcel offers the potential for a country homesite in the quaint southern Vermont town of Townshend! Setback on the corner of two roads, the property features a gently rolling topography with mixed hard & soft woods, a beautiful 1.5 +/- acre pond, old woods roads & trails, and plenty of space to build. Perfect for a hunter, the terrain is ideally suited for a box blind that enjoys long range shots overlooking the pond & open spaces, with wildlife making regular appearances evidenced by game highways throughout. BMX bikers, ATVing enthusiasts & snowmobilers will enjoy the long, rolling trails that run the length of the existing 225’ wide utility transmission line along the eastern boundary of the property. If appropriate septic is identified per state regulations, there is potential for a residential home or cabin close to Simpson Brook Road with utility pole #111/74 nearby. Cable TV and high-speed internet are offered through Consolidated Communications to neighboring residential homes & the town has no zoning, allowing for many creative possibilities. Simpson Brook Road & Acton Hill Road are both town-maintained and plowed, Class III roads. Rich with recreational possibilities on the land and in the area, the parcel is located within a larger summer recreational area with multiple nearby youth summer camps & the Townshend Lake, ideal for boating and fishing, just 15 minutes from the property. Your country recreational refuge awaits!

    Sold By Preferred Properties

    • Listed by: Curtis Trousdale • Preferred Properties
    Listing closed: 07/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4798179

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $125,000

    Avg days on market

    131

    Sale-to-list ratio

    87.8%

    Townshend, VT

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    Property Information for 3455 Simpson Brook Road

    Property Details
    • MLS Type: Land
    • Water View: No
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: No zoning
    Building Information
    • Lot Size: 18.75 AC
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • Area Description: Rural
    • City: Townshend
    • County: VT-Windham
    • Directions: From VT-35 in Townshend, turn onto Simpson Brook Road. Follow to real estate sign on your right, before the power transmission lines.
    • Latitude: 43.115557512679061
    • Longitude: -72.662151166656514
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05353
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 651-205-10265
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: Yes
    School Information
    • School - High: Leland Gray
    • School - District: Townshend School District
    • School - Elementary: Townshend Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Leland Gray Union Middle/High
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Estimated Open Space %: 42
    • Lot - Sqft: 816750.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 18.75
    • Pole Number: 111/77
    • Road Frontage Length: 1790.0
    • Water Body Access: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Current Use: No
    • Property Class: Land
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Resort: No
    • ROW - Parcel Access: No
    • ROW to other Parcel: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
    • Cable Company: Consolidated
    • Fuel Company: Choice
    • Electric: At Street, On Adjacent Property
    • Sewer: None, On-Site Septic Needed, Private
    • Utilities: Cable - Available, High Speed Intrnt -Avail, Telephone Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Roads: Dirt, Gravel, Public, Unpaved

    Property History for 3455 Simpson Brook Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 20, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    $32,000
    Jun 18, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    Mar 12, 2020

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    $40,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/20/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    $32,000
    06/18/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    03/12/2020

    Price Change

    New England Real Estate Network #4798179

    $40,000

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    Schools near 3455 Simpson Brook Road

    This home is within West River Valley Modified Union Education District #72a.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 6 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Townshend Village School
    PublicPK to 5

    Leland & Gray Uhsd #34
    Public6 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    This home: 3455 Simpson Brook Road, Townshend, VT 05353
    $32,000
    816,750
    $70,000
    816,750
    $41,000
    135,036
    $40,500
    1,525,907
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