Land for Sale in Vermont
Buying land in Vermont? Vermont land ranges across the Green Mountains running the length of the state, the Champlain Valley in the west, and the Northeast Kingdom's forests and hills. This guide covers where land for sale in Vermont sits, the land types you will meet, what moves prices and the checks to run before you buy. Looking for something specific? The request form on this page watches for matching parcels.
Vermont at a glance for buyers
- Deeds are recorded with the town clerk.
- Vermont land records are kept by the town clerk of each of its towns.
- Recorded sale prices are generally searchable at the town level.
- Water law is riparian: owners of land touching a stream or lake have reasonable-use rights, sometimes with permits.
Where to look for land in Vermont
Demand centers on Burlington, Rutland, Montpelier, and Brattleboro. For more acreage per dollar, look at counties such as Chittenden, Rutland, Windham, Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex.
Regional markets across Vermont
- Northeast Kingdom: Remote, wooded, affordable land in Essex, Orleans and Caledonia counties.
- Champlain Valley: Farmland and lakeshore near Burlington, at higher prices.
- Southern Vermont ski country: Land near Stratton, Okemo and Mount Snow, in demand for second homes; Act 250 can apply to larger developments.
Vermont land types
Large forested tracts in the Northeast Kingdom (Essex, Orleans, Caledonia counties), hillside homestead and off-grid parcels, small dairy and hay farms, and pond-front and mountain-view lots.
What drives Vermont land prices
Act 250 land-use review adds cost and time to larger developments, so most trades are woodlots, small farms, and single homestead parcels — cheapest in the northeast.
Buying land in Vermont: what to check first
- Confirm recorded legal access to a public road and order a survey.
- Get the parcel's zoning or deed restrictions in writing before relying on a use.
- Price utilities and septic: ask what the town requires.
Land due diligence checklistPerc tests and septic for raw land
Vermont land values: what USDA data shows
USDA measured average farm real estate (all land and buildings on farms) in Vermont at $4,490 per acre in 2026, up 16% from $3,860 in 2022. That ranks Vermont 27 of the 48 states USDA reports, and it is close to the U.S. average of $4,500.
Pasture (grazing land), the closest USDA series to undeveloped rural land, averaged $2,920 per acre in 2026 against a U.S. pasture average of $2,000. USDA withholds Vermont's earlier pasture figures.
These are averages across working farms and ranches, not asking prices for any one parcel. A homesite near a town, a lot with road and power, or a parcel with water can sell well above these figures, and remote land with no access can sell well below them. Use them to see which way the market is moving and how it compares with the next state over, then check recent sales and current listings for the area you are looking at.
For comparison, USDA farm real estate averages per acre in the bordering states:
- New Hampshire: $6,670 per acre in 2026 (49% higher)
- Massachusetts: $15,200 per acre in 2026 (239% higher)
- New York: $4,500 per acre in 2026 (about the same)
Frequently asked questions
What types of land are common in Vermont?
Large forested tracts in the Northeast Kingdom (Essex, Orleans, Caledonia counties), hillside homestead and off-grid parcels, and small dairy and hay farms. Availability changes constantly.
Can I see what land sold for in Vermont?
Usually. Recorded deed transfers are generally searchable at the town level, so you can compare recent sales to an asking price.
Who records a land deed in Vermont?
The town clerk. A title or escrow company normally handles it at closing.
Can you find Vermont land that isn't advertised?
Yes. Use the request form on this page with your target acreage, county and budget and we will tell you if a matching parcel comes up.
How much does land cost in Vermont?
USDA reports farm real estate in Vermont averaging $4,490 per acre in 2026, against $4,500 for the United States. That is an agricultural average; vacant lots, land near towns and land with water or utilities price differently, so compare current listings for the area you want.