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Warrens Gore VT Real Estate: Camps and Land on Norton Pond

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Warren's Gore is an unincorporated gore in Essex County, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, with 2 residents at the 2020 Census. It's small, about 11.4 square miles, but it holds most of Norton Pond, the source of the Coaticook River, and Vermont Route 114 passes through it. Its town business is handled by the Unified Towns & Gores of Essex County. Property that comes up is usually a camp near Norton Pond or woodland. Listings for Warren's Gore and Norton appear at the bottom of this page.

Warren's Gore at a Glance

• County: Essex
• Population: 2 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 10.5 square miles of land plus 0.8 square miles of water
• Government: Unified Towns & Gores of Essex County
• Water: most of Norton Pond
• Highway: Vermont Route 114

About Warren's Gore

Warren's Gore was chartered on October 20, 1789, as part of the town of Warren, even though the two tracts are nearly 100 miles apart on opposite sides of the state. It never became a town of its own.

Most of Norton Pond lies in the gore. The pond is the source of the Coaticook River, which flows north into Quebec, and Route 114 runs through the gore toward Norton and the border.

How the Unified Towns & Gores Work

Warren's Gore has no town government of its own. Its town business, including the town clerk and land records, is handled by the Unified Towns & Gores of Essex County (UTG), which also covers Averill, Avery's Gore, Ferdinand, Lewis, and Warner's Grant. The UTG's mailing address is in Island Pond (05846), and it keeps zoning bylaws and flood hazard regulations. For school arrangements, contact the Essex North Supervisory Union, and ask the UTG early about taxes, zoning, and permits for any property you're considering.

Buying a Camp or Land in Warren's Gore

Most property here is a seasonal camp or woodland. Before you buy, confirm:

• Legal access: a deeded right-of-way or public road access, and whether the road is maintained year-round
• Shoreland: clearing or building within 250 feet of Norton Pond may need a state shoreland permit, and confirm whether you're buying the land as well as the camp
• Water and septic: the camp's water source and septic system, and whether they're permitted
• Power: whether utility power is available or the property would be off-grid
• Year-round use: whether the camp is suitable for winter use, which affects the transfer tax rate and financing

For more camps and homes nearby, see Averill and Island Pond and Brighton, and our second home guide. Our Vermont Land Buying Guide covers these steps in more detail.

Costs to Plan For

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norton Pond?

Mostly in Warren's Gore, in Essex County near the Canadian border. It's the source of the Coaticook River, which flows into Quebec.

Does anyone live in Warren's Gore, VT?

A few people. The 2020 Census counted 2 residents.

Who handles town business for Warren's Gore?

The Unified Towns & Gores of Essex County, with its mailing address in Island Pond.

What road runs through Warren's Gore?

Vermont Route 114.

What should I check before buying a camp on Norton Pond?

Access, shoreland rules, water and septic, power, and whether the camp is suitable for year-round use.

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 Land Buying Guide
• Nearby: Averill, Island Pond (Brighton), Avery's Gore

Sources

• Warren's Gore, Vermont (county, population, area, Norton Pond, Coaticook River, Route 114, charter)
• Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation, Warren's Gore land records
• Vermont DEC, Shoreland Permitting
• NVDA, Unified Towns and Gores
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax