Newbury has rolling landscapes and views of the Connecticut River
With the Connecticut River to the east and Tucker Mountain to the west, Newbury offers outdoor recreation and secluded forested lots near the interstate. “You have beautiful views from West Newbury over to the west mountains,” says Chris Lang, a broker at LandVest with over 20 years of experience in the area. “There’s beautiful, pastoral rolling topography, and it’s still easy to get to on Interstate 91.” Like many Vermont towns, Newbury is largely decentralized, with a few small villages that are more densely populated. Among these villages, Wells River has more restaurants and shops, while West Newbury hosts community events.
Large lots with ranch-style homes, including historic properties
The oldest homes in Newbury date to the early 19th century, though most development took place in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Ranch-style homes, farmhouses and wood-built cabins are spread out across the landscape, with lot sizes starting at a quarter-acre and sometimes exceeding 50 acres. Prices generally depend on the property's condition, and most home prices range from $140,000 to $550,000. Some larger estate-sized homes on more than 10-acre lots can range from $680,000 to $900,000. Small cabins needing repairs sell for less than $100,000, and manufactured homes can sell for between $90,000 and $230,000. Empty lots range from $80,000 to $350,000, with some spanning over 100 acres.
Outdoor recreation includes boating and hiking in the mountains
The Connecticut River is a huge hub for outdoor recreation, including swimming, fishing and boating. “You can effectively motorboat, canoe or paddleboard from north of Newbury to south of Hanover,” Lang says. “It’s very navigable because of the dams.” Other waterways and ponds are scattered across Newbury’s otherwise forested landscapes, and many camping venues are on the waterfront. Tucker Mountain Town Forest, a natural reserve of meadows, wetlands and pine forests, is home to miles of hiking, equestrian and cross-country ski trails. The forest is also a popular destination for hunting and has 360-degree views atop Tucker and Woodchuck Mountains.
Newbury is home to a few restaurants and shops
The Newbury Village Store is a longstanding pillar of the community, selling groceries, fishing bait and deli products. The Wells River village has a few restaurants, like Tuttle’s Family Diner, which serves standard American fare. Sarkys Smokehouse is known for its burgers and loaded fries. For other restaurants and shops, locals head across the river to Woodsville.
Connected to surrounding areas by Interstate 91
Located on the Vermont-New Hampshire border, Interstate 91 goes through Newbury. Nearby towns include Woodsville, just across the Connecticut River, and Hanover, over 40 miles away on I-91. Montpelier is under 40 miles away on Route 302. Tri-Valley Transit has two intercity bus routes that pass through Newbury, stopping in neighboring towns like Bradford and Woodsville. Cottage Hospital is located across the state border, and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is about 30 miles north on I-91. Burlington International Airport is the closest major commercial airport, just over 70 miles away.
The themed annual summer festival is held in West Newbury
The West Newbury Summer Festival takes place in August at West Newbury Hall and includes a silent auction, live music and a parade. Each year, the organizers pick a theme that inspires exhibits and talks from community members about how the theme relates to the town’s history; past themes include “Building Bridges” and “Love Your Mother Earth.”
Students attend Newbury Elementary and Oxbow Union High
Newbury Elementary School earns a C-plus from Niche, sometimes partnering with nearby farms and organizations for outdoor student excursions. Starting in seventh grade, students attend the B-minus-rated Oxbow Union High, which offers seasonal basketball, soccer and track and field programs.
