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Sudbury VT Real Estate: Homes near Lake Hortonia between Brandon and Middlebury

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Sudbury is a small Rutland County town of about 545 people, where Vermont Routes 30 and 73 meet between Brandon, Orwell, and Middlebury. Lake Hortonia, a 480-acre lake shared with Hubbardton, is in town, and Route 30 follows a hilltop with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks. Children attend Otter Creek Academy (PreK-6) in neighboring Whiting, shared with Leicester and Sudbury, and Otter Valley Union High School (7-12) in Brandon. Current Sudbury listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Sudbury market report shows recent sales and prices.

Sudbury at a Glance

• County: Rutland
• ZIP codes: 05733 (Sudbury); some addresses use 05778 (Whiting)
• Population: 545 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 21.5 square miles of land plus 0.7 square miles of water
• Communities: Sudbury and Hyde Manor
• Lake: Lake Hortonia, 480 acres, shared with Hubbardton
• Highways: Vermont Routes 30 and 73
• Schools: Otter Creek Academy (PreK-6); Otter Valley Union High School (7-12)

Living in Sudbury

Lake Hortonia is Sudbury's main draw. The 480-acre lake, which lies in Sudbury and Hubbardton, averages about 20 feet deep and reaches about 80 feet at its deepest, and a state fishing access area provides public boat access.

Route 30 runs north through Sudbury along a hilltop of pasture land with views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks, and Route 73 crosses town between Orwell and Brandon, sharing a short stretch with Route 30. On Route 30 stands Hyde's Hotel, or Hyde Manor, a resort hotel built in 1865 that closed in 1973; it's on the National Register of Historic Places but is now in deteriorated condition and is private property.

Brandon is a short drive east on Route 73, and Middlebury is north on Route 30.

Schools

Sudbury is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District. Younger students attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester, Sudbury and Whiting, which serves pre-K through grade 6 in Whiting, and students in grades 7 through 12 attend Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon.

Homes in Sudbury

Buyers in Sudbury find lake homes and camps on Lake Hortonia, farmhouses and farmland, country homes with views, and land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Sudbury market report, which updates as homes sell.

Buying on Lake Hortonia? Ask about year-round use, road access, septic, and water, and remember that clearing or building within 250 feet of the lake may need a state shoreland permit. Confirm whether you're buying the land as well as the camp. For farmland or land, confirm septic suitability and whether the parcel is enrolled in Current Use. Our second home guide covers what to check.

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 30 runs through Sudbury, north through Whiting and Cornwall toward Middlebury.
• Vermont Route 73 crosses town, west to Orwell and east to Brandon.

Costs to Plan For

Vermont's property transfer tax, paid by the buyer at closing, is 0.5% on the first $200,000 of a primary residence and 1.47% above that; 3.62% for a second home suitable for year-round use; 1.47% for camps not suited to year-round use and land; and a VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000. Estimate your costs with our Vermont Home Cost Calculator, and see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Lake Hortonia?

About 480 acres, in Sudbury and Hubbardton, with an average depth of about 20 feet and a maximum of about 80 feet.

What is the ZIP code for Sudbury, VT?

05733; some addresses in town use Whiting's 05778.

What schools serve Sudbury?

Otter Creek Academy in Whiting for pre-K through grade 6, and Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon for grades 7 through 12.

What is Hyde Manor?

A historic resort hotel on Route 30 in Sudbury, built in 1865 and closed in 1973. It's on the National Register of Historic Places and is private property.

How do I see recent home prices in Sudbury?

Our Sudbury market report lists recent sales, prices, and days on market, and updates automatically.

What to Do Next

Call our office at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or contact us.

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• Vermont Second Home Buying Guide
• Nearby: Hubbardton, Whiting, Brandon, Orwell

Sources

• Sudbury, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP codes, communities)
• Lake Hortonia Property Owners Association, About the Lake
• Vermont Fish & Wildlife, Hortonia Lake fishing access
• Hyde's Hotel (Hyde Manor)
• Vermont Route 30; Vermont Route 73
• Otter Creek Academy at Leicester, Sudbury and Whiting
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax