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.
Looking for your own private haven? This beautiful, almost 200 acre property, sits at the very top of Vermont, overlooking magnificent country views! Follow the dead end private road to your new paradise. The parcel's northern boarder runs along the US/Canada line and provides a lovely peaceful retreat. The old farm house is currently lived in by a caretaker and the house needs work to be brought up to current codes. The 5548 sq. ft. barn has great potential, since it is on the opposite side of the road it could make a wonderful guest house or great to store items for private hobbies. property is 2 minutes from one of Vermont's most scenic golf courses (Richford Country Club) and only 20 minutes to the Four-Season resort of Jay Peak. A large portion of the land is pristine woodlands, with thousands of maple trees for a sugar operation! The Northern boundary of the property borders Canada. Such large spanning parcel is a unique find in Vermont. Richford has 3 border crossing stations, providing easy access to Quebec, to enjoy its charming border towns with great restaurants and shopping. All of the land, with the exception of the house and 2.5 acres is in the Vermont Current Use forestry management program, saving on taxes & keeping the natural beauty thriving. Property is being Sold as-is, where is. Location is 40 minutes from St. Albans City, and a little over an hr to Burlington, Newport City, & Montreal. Beautiful parks, canoe trails, and biking/snowmobile trails in town.
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,284 (−1.9%)
$299,900 + $117,200
$417,100
2024
$5,386 (+25.6%)
$299,900 + $117,200
$417,100
2023
$4,289 (−43.2%)
$299,900 + $117,200
$417,100
2022
$7,546 (+0.5%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2021
$7,507 (+1.4%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2020
$7,406 (+3.4%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2019
$7,159 (−3.3%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2018
$7,401 (+6.0%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2017
$6,985 (+1.7%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2016
$6,869 (+1.0%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2015
$6,804 (−9.8%)
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2014
$7,547
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
2013
$196,100 + $116,000
$312,100
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Franklin County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 503 Golf Course Rd
$888,931
$10K under list price of $899K
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