[New2VT]

Hello there, my husband and I are moving to VT from CT in the next couple months. He got a job in Colchester and we are having a hard time finding houses that have the acreage, privacy, and affordability close to his job. I found a great place in Johnson but it appears to be about 34 miles from Colchester. My husband is used to a long commute here in CT (about 30 miles) and our winters have lately been (from what I've heard) comparable to VT. Is this a bad idea? We would really like a little bit of land with a decent house but haven't had much luck in any of the towns within 30 minutes. Any suggestions? Thanks everyone. Feeling awfully discouraged lately.
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[vter]

My guesstimate would be 45 minutes to an hour in good weather. In winter? longer.
What is your budget for housing?

[New2VT]

trying to stay under 220000 but can afford a little more if taxes are low. thanks for your input.

[harry chickpea]

It might work, since he is used to a long commute and knows how to drive in winter weather. Traffic isn't quite as bad as other places. Fairfax might be a bit better.

[vter]

Also check out Fletcher, South Hero, Grand Isle, Milton, Georgia, St. Albans.

[jackmccullough]

It's not a terrible drive, and you're on Route 15 the whole way, but in winter I think he'd get tired of it. Vermont does a pretty good job of clearing the roads, which helps.

I think Harry's right: other spots along Route 15, including Cambridge or Jeffersonville, are worth a look.

Have you been looking at nneren.com? Right now I'm seeing 11 properties in Colchester under $225,000.

Northern New England Real Estate Listings - NNEREN MLS Official Site

[New2VT]

yes, we have looked close by using zillow but not using that site. I'll check it out. thanks.

[suz1023]

Milton, Georgia, Fairfax, Fairfield and even St Albans might all offer you a bit of acreage and modest home for that price.
Have you looked at For Sale By Owner also?