It is the house site that is special with this property! Wrapped by the Sparks Brook that feeds into the Middlebury River, you can sit and listen to the calming sounds of the water gently lapping over the rocks in the riverbed. The house site sits comfortably above that, and a well and septic system are in place. Imagine the home you could create in this magical spot! The current structures on the property needs quite a bit of renovation- or start fresh with a new build. Either way, the property is being sold as is. Come live in Ripton where outdoor recreation is a way of life! Just minutes to amazing hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest, biking, or nordic skiing at the Rikert Outdoor Center, or alpine skiing at the Middlebury College Snow Bowl. 15 minutes to downtown Middlebury but yet a world away! Come experience the beauty of this property and make it your own! Property also listed in Land Listings- MLS #4994855
Embrace the quintessential Vermont lifestyle from this lovely hillside bungalow on 6.6 private acres with seasonal mountain views and gardens galore. Lots of recent updates including owned solar, new flooring and fixtures, fresh paint, and more! Featuring an open, sunny floor plan with a Hearthstone woodstove and heat pump mini split for comfort all year long. Two bedrooms offer en suite baths, while the attached workshop offers versatility with a Jotul woodstove. Relax with your favorite beverage in the large screened porch overlooking gorgeous perennial flowers, tranquil garden pond, and raised beds. Surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest and Robert Frost Mountain, plus near recreation trails, skiing at Middlebury Snow Bowl, and about 20 minutes to downtown Middlebury for restaurants, shopping, museums, and more! Showings start Saturday 5/11.
The median home value in Ripton, VT is $230,500. This is lower than the county median home value of $239,300. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Ripton, VT is $230,500. Approximately 59.02% of Ripton homes are owned, compared to 18.85% rented, while 22.13% are vacant. Ripton real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Ripton real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Ripton, Vermont has a population of 608. Ripton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.82% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.33%.
The median household income in Ripton, Vermont is $48,125. The median household income for the surrounding county is $61,875 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Ripton is 44.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45 inches per year, with 64 inches of snow per year.