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Barre VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale in Barre City and Barre Town
Updated September 27, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty
Quick Answer
"Barre" is two separate municipalities next to Montpelier: Barre City, the compact downtown and its neighborhoods, and Barre Town, which surrounds the city. In 2026 through September 27, 48 single-family homes sold in Barre City at a median of $299,750, and 64 sold in Barre Town at a median of $397,500. Barre City has the lowest single-family median of the central Vermont towns we cover.
Key Takeaways
Two-Sentence Summary
Barre City offers older homes on small in-town lots at a median just under $300,000, while Barre Town offers newer homes on larger lots at a median of $397,500. Both markets move quickly for well-priced homes, with medians of 16 to 19 days on market.
If You Only Remember 3 Things
- Barre City's 2026 median was $299,750 across 48 single-family sales; Barre Town's was $397,500 across 64.
- Barre City's homes are older: 27 of 48 were built before 1940, and only 1 was built in 1980 or later.
- Barre City and Barre Town are separate towns in MLS, so search each one by name.
Quick Facts: Barre City
- Single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 27, 2026: 48, median $299,750, range $85,000 to $490,000
- By price: 7 under $200,000; 17 from $200,000 to $299,999; 22 from $300,000 to $399,999; 2 at $400,000 or more
- Median days on market: about 16
- Typical home (medians): 3 bedrooms, about 1,390 square feet, built in the late 1920s, on about a fifth of an acre
- Schools: Barre Unified Union School District (Barre City Elementary and Middle School, Spaulding High School)
The Barre City Market Right Now
Barre City's 2026 single-family market was steady. The median home sold in about 16 days, 16 of 48 had 7 or fewer days on market, and 18 sold at or above their original list price. Homes that sold within a week closed at a median of 100.6% of original list price, while the 5 that took 100 days or more closed at a median of 89.7%. Across all sales, the median was 97.1% of original list price.
Check live numbers in our Barre City market report.
Barre City vs. Barre Town
- Barre City: 48 sales, median $299,750, median of about 1,390 square feet on about 0.2 acre, median build year 1928.
- Barre Town: 64 sales, median $397,500, median of about 1,900 square feet on about half an acre, median build year 1971. 19 of the 64 sales had an acre or more.
See our Barre Town real estate page for Barre Town homes and listings, and Montpelier vs. Barre City vs. Barre Town for a side-by-side comparison with the capital.
Why Buyers Choose Barre
- Price: Barre City's median is well below nearby Montpelier's $477,500, which can make it a good fit for first-time buyers.
- Location: next to Montpelier, with I-89 a short drive away.
- Granite heritage: Barre is known for its granite industry, with Hope Cemetery's carved memorials in the city and the Rock of Ages quarries in Barre Town.
- Recreation: Millstone Trails for mountain biking and hiking, and Thunder Road speedway, both in Barre Town.
- Schools: the Barre Unified Union School District runs Barre City Elementary and Middle School, Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, and Spaulding High School.
Costs to Plan For
Vermont's property transfer tax on a primary residence is 0.5% on the first $200,000 and 1.47% above that, about $2,500 at the $299,750 Barre City median. A second home pays 3.62%, about $10,900. A VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000, which covers most of a typical Barre City purchase. With so many older homes, a thorough inspection matters. See our Vermont closing costs guide and first-time buyer guide for the Montpelier area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Barre, VT?
It depends which Barre. Single-family homes in Barre City sold at a median of $299,750 across 48 sales from January 1 to September 27, 2026. In Barre Town, the median was $397,500 across 64 sales.
What is the difference between Barre City and Barre Town?
They are separate municipalities with separate governments and tax rates. Barre City is the compact downtown and surrounding neighborhoods; Barre Town surrounds the city and has more suburban and rural homes on larger lots.
How fast do homes sell in Barre City?
The median Barre City home sold in about 16 days in 2026, at a median of 97.1% of its original list price.
Can I find a home under $300,000 in Barre?
Yes, mostly in Barre City. 24 of Barre City's 48 single-family sales in 2026 were under $300,000, compared with 12 of 64 in Barre Town.
What schools serve Barre?
Both Barre City and Barre Town are in the Barre Unified Union School District, with Barre City Elementary and Middle School, Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, and Spaulding High School.
How much is the transfer tax on a Barre City home?
At the $299,750 median, about $2,500 for a primary residence and about $10,900 for a second home.
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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Sources
- Barre City and Barre Town single-family sales: MLS searches of single-family homes sold January 1 to September 27, 2026, by town. Medians and ratios calculated by New England Landmark Realty from the individual sales.
- Barre Unified Union School District, Schools
- Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax
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