Ares Real Estate Strategies
Offers a unique blend of opportunity, affordability, and lifestyle appeal.
Rising Demand for Rural Living:
As interest in peaceful, nature-rich settings grows, Southern Vermont has become a popular destination for those seeking to escape urban life, increasing demand for residential and vacation properties.
Supportive Economic Environment:
With attractive property values relative to neighboring regions, Southern Vermont presents an affordable yet promising market for investors seeking to build or diversify their portfolios.
Exceptional Quality of Life:
Southern Vermont's scenic beauty, thriving arts scene, and welcoming communities make it an ideal place to live and invest. With opportunities in vacation rentals, residential homes, and commercial properties, the region offers both lifestyle appeal and financial potential.
Thriving Tourism Industry:
With renowned ski resorts, charming small towns, and year-round outdoor activities, the region draws millions of visitors each year, offering significant potential for short-term rental and hospitality investments.
Affordable Investment Opportunities:
Local initiatives and economic development programs foster growth by offering incentives for real estate development and business expansion.
Why Southern Vermont?
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Chester Vermont Airbnb
Rook’s Rise · A Four-Season Yurt in Chester, Vermont
Spend the day skiing at Okemo, then come back to a rainfall shower, heated bathroom floors, and s’mores around the stone fire pit. Rook’s Rise is a custom-built woodland yurt about 10 minutes from Chester village and 20 minutes from Okemo Mountain Resort.
Inside, exposed wood framing rises to a central skylight above the living area. The yurt sleeps up to five and has two private bedrooms, a kitchenette for simple meals, fast Wi-Fi, and year-round heating and air conditioning.
Outside, grill dinner and eat under the lights in the covered dining pavilion, settle into the hammock, or explore the woods with access to the VAST trail network.
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Springfield Vermont Development
Ares Real Estate Strategies is offering the former East School at 199 Summer Street in Springfield, Vermont. The 12,118-square-foot building sits on 2.5 acres.
Since acquiring the property through a town tax sale, ARES repaired the roof, cleared out the building, cleaned up the grounds, and improved the landscaping.
Our goal from the start was to clean up East School and find a new owner who would care for the building and put it back to use. We see potential for apartments or condos, or for builders and/or tradesperson to create workshop spaces downstairs and condos upstairs, subject to local approvals.
Why Springfield Vermont?
Full-Service Town Status:
Springfield is one of only four towns in Windsor County offering comprehensive full services, including 24/7 police, ambulance, and fire protection. This status enhances the town's appeal to potential residents and businesses, potentially driving up demand for properties.
Affordable Real Estate:
Springfield boasts some of the most competitively priced homes in Windsor County. With an average home price of $225,000 compared to the county median of $414,000, investors can acquire properties at significantly lower costs. This affordability presents an excellent opportunity for higher returns on investment.
Economic Revitalization:
The town is experiencing a positive turnaround driven by state and federal grants, private investments, and local efforts to renovate aging buildings. This ongoing revitalization is likely to increase property values over time, making it an opportune moment for investors to enter the market.
Financing and Incentives:
The area offers various financing options and incentives for businesses and investors. These include the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) program, revolving loan funds, and New Market Tax Credits. Such financial support can significantly reduce the cost and risk of property investments.
Strategic Location and Infrastructure:
Springfield benefits from convenient access to Interstate 91, high-speed internet infrastructure, and expanding 10G capabilities. These advantages make the town appealing to businesses and remote workers, driving potential demand for both commercial and residential properties.