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Bradford VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale on the Connecticut River

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Bradford is an Orange County town on the Connecticut River in Vermont's Upper Valley, with a historic village center, US Route 5 and Interstate 91 running through town, and rural homes and land in the hills to the west. Current Bradford homes for sale appear at the bottom of this page, and our Bradford market report shows recent sales and prices.

Bradford at a Glance

• County: Orange
• ZIP code: 05033
• Population: 2,790 (2020 Census)
• Villages: Bradford village and Bradford Center
• Neighbors: Newbury to the north, Fairlee and West Fairlee to the south, Corinth to the west, and Piermont, New Hampshire, across the river
• Schools: Bradford Elementary School and Oxbow High School, both in Bradford, in the Orange East Supervisory Union

Living in Bradford

Bradford's village sits where the Waits River meets the Connecticut River. The Bradford Village Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the 1893 Bradford Academy building now houses town offices and the historical society. Waits River Falls, a waterfall over a rocky cascade, is right in the village.

Oxbow High School and the Riverbend Career and Technical Center are both in Bradford, and serve students from Bradford, Newbury, and nearby towns.

Homes in Bradford

Buyers in Bradford find a mix of village homes within walking distance of shops and schools, older farmhouses, and rural homes with land in the hills west of the river. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Bradford market report, which updates as homes sell.

Getting Around

• Interstate 91 passes through Bradford, connecting north to St. Johnsbury and south to White River Junction.
• US Route 5 follows the Connecticut River through town.
• Vermont Routes 25 and 25B head west toward Corinth and central Vermont.

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 Bradford, VT in?

Orange County, on the Connecticut River in Vermont's Upper Valley.

What is the ZIP code for Bradford, VT?

05033.

What schools serve Bradford?

Bradford Elementary School and Oxbow High School, both located in Bradford and part of the Orange East Supervisory Union. The Riverbend Career and Technical Center is on the Oxbow campus.

How do I see recent home prices in Bradford?

Our Bradford market report lists recent sales, prices, and days on market, and updates automatically.

How much is the transfer tax on a Bradford home?

For a primary residence, 0.5% on the first $200,000 and 1.47% above that. On a $350,000 home, that's about $3,200. Our Vermont Home Cost Calculator figures it for any price.

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 Home Buying Guide
• Selling Your Vermont Home
• Nearby towns: Newbury, Fairlee, Corinth, Topsham

Sources

• Town of Bradford, Schools
• Bradford, Vermont (county, population, geography, and landmarks)
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax