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Bethel VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale in the White River Valley

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Bethel is a Windsor County town in Vermont's White River Valley, with a historic village where the Third Branch meets the White River, Interstate 89 at Exit 3, and rural homes and land across its hills. It's roughly midway between White River Junction and Montpelier. Current Bethel homes for sale appear at the bottom of this page, and our Bethel market report shows recent sales and prices.

Bethel at a Glance

• County: Windsor
• ZIP code: 05032
• Population: 1,942 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 45 square miles
• Villages: Bethel village, East Bethel, Bethel-Gilead, Lympus, Lilliesville, and West Bethel
• Neighbors: Randolph, Royalton, Barnard, Stockbridge, and Rochester
• Schools: White River Valley School District, with the middle school in Bethel and the high school in South Royalton

Living in Bethel

Bethel village grew up around the falls on the Third Branch, just above where it joins the White River. The Bethel Village Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, covers the village's commercial and civic buildings along Main and Church Streets and many 19th- and early 20th-century homes.

Bethel has two claims to Vermont history. Chartered in 1779, it was the first town created by the independent Republic of Vermont. And it's the source of Bethel White granite, used to build Washington's Union Station and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

The White River runs through town, and the river, back roads, and surrounding hills are part of everyday life here.

Homes in Bethel

Buyers in Bethel find village homes within walking distance of Main Street, older farmhouses, and rural homes with land in the hills and along the river valleys. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Bethel market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near the White River or the Third Branch, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the property's flood zone before you buy.

Getting Around

• Interstate 89, Exit 3, connects Bethel south to White River Junction and north to Barre and Montpelier.
• Vermont Route 12 runs north to Randolph and south toward Barnard and Woodstock.
• Vermont Route 107 follows the White River west toward Stockbridge and Route 100, and east to Royalton.

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; and a VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000. Estimate your payment, transfer tax, and cash to close with our Vermont Home Cost Calculator. Many rural homes have private wells and septic systems, so plan for water testing and a septic inspection; see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Bethel, VT in?

Windsor County, in the White River Valley of central Vermont.

What is the ZIP code for Bethel, VT?

05032.

What schools serve Bethel?

Bethel is part of the White River Valley School District. The middle school is in Bethel and the high school is in South Royalton.

How far is Bethel from I-89?

Interstate 89's Exit 3 serves Bethel, connecting to White River Junction to the south and Montpelier to the north.

How do I see recent home prices in Bethel?

Our Bethel 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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Sources

• Bethel, Vermont (county, population, area, villages, charter, Bethel White granite)
• Bethel Village Historic District
• White River Valley School District
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax