Listed by Kevin Casey • Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman / E. Montpelier (Cell: 802-272-3266).
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68 Melissa Ln, Orange, VT 05649
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. With Access to the VAST trail system, your exploring can go on for days. 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.
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Listed by Kevin Casey• Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman / E. Montpelier
175+/- acres of active sugarbush - a rare opportunity to own a productive, income-generating sugaring operation on 175+/- acres of beautiful Vermont woodland. This active and mature sugarbush runs over 7,000 taps into a beautifully maintained 30' x 40' sap house, 1,200 sq. ft. , plus a 320 sq. ft. storage loft. Tucked away for privacy and quiet, the property offers the seclusion Vermont buyers dream of, yet remains conveniently accessible, with everyday amenities and nearby towns just a short drive away. You get the best of both: a peaceful retreat that never feels remote. Enrolled in Current Use, this is a genuinely productive sugarbush that generates significant annual income. Work it yourself, or lease the trees to established sugar producers and wholesale the sap and production. Infrastructure is already in place: 200-amp power and a drilled well on-site. Trails run throughout the property, offering access for sugaring, recreation, and hunting. Purchase the land and structures and create your own vision - a woodland retreat, homestead, or private getaway with the bones already established. Or purchase the equipment and acquire the entire operation, and step into a turnkey income stream in year one, with taps, sap house, and infrastructure ready to produce. Whether you're an experienced producer, an investor seeking a working asset, or a buyer drawn to the independence of Vermont land, 68 Melissa Lane delivers scale, income potential, and possibility. Serious sugaring. Real income. 175 acres of Vermont opportunity.
PrimeMLS #1
Nov 30, 2023
Price Changed
$685,000
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Last updated by owner on Nov 10, 2026.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 87° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 68 Melissa Ln
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