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Duxbury VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale Across the River from Waterbury

Updated September 27, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Duxbury is a small, rural Washington County town just south of Waterbury across the Winooski River, stretching from Route 100 up toward Camel's Hump. In 2026 through September 27, 11 single-family homes sold in Duxbury at a median of $465,000, from $277,500 to $725,000. The median home sold in 8 days, at 100% of its original list price.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Duxbury gives buyers Waterbury-area access at prices below Waterbury itself, with 8 of its 11 single-family sales in 2026 under $500,000. Few homes come up, and most sold at or above asking.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. The 2026 Duxbury median was $465,000 across 11 single-family sales.
2. Homes sold near or above asking: a median of 100% of original list price, with 6 of 11 at or above list.
3. Duxbury has no post office of its own: most homes have a Waterbury (05676) mailing address, and some use Moretown (05660).

Quick Facts

• Single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 27, 2026: 11, median $465,000, range $277,500 to $725,000
• By price: 8 under $500,000; 3 from $500,000 to $725,000
• Median days on market: 8
• Typical home (medians): 3 bedrooms, about 1,400 square feet, built around 1970, on about 1.7 acres
• Schools: Harwood Unified Union School District, including Crossett Brook Middle School (located in Duxbury) and Harwood Union High School

The Duxbury Market Right Now

With only 11 single-family sales in 2026, Duxbury is a small market where one sale can move the median. The sales show steady demand: 5 of the 11 had 7 or fewer days on market, and 5 sold above their original list price.

Because Duxbury homes carry Waterbury or Moretown mailing addresses, buyers searching by ZIP code can miss them. Search by town, or check live numbers in our Duxbury market report.

What Duxbury Homes Sell For

• Under $500,000: 8 sales, from $277,500 to $479,000, a mix of village-area homes and smaller homes on land.
• $500,000 and up: 3 sales, from $550,000 to $725,000, including a home built in 1840 on about 5 acres.
• Land: 4 of the 11 sales had 5 acres or more, and 3 had 10 acres or more.

Why Buyers Choose Duxbury

• Next to Waterbury: close to Waterbury village, I-89 Exit 10, and Route 100.
• Outdoors: the Monroe Trail up Camel's Hump starts in Duxbury, and the Winooski River runs along the town's northern edge.
• Value: a lower single-family median than Waterbury or Waterbury Center.
• Schools: Duxbury is in the Harwood Unified Union School District. Crossett Brook Middle School is in Duxbury, and high school students attend Harwood Union.

Comparing towns? See our Waterbury, Waterbury Center, Moretown, and Middlesex pages.

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 $4,900 at the $465,000 Duxbury median. A second home pays 3.62%, about $16,800. A VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000. Many rural Duxbury homes have private wells and septic systems, so plan for water testing and septic inspection. See our Vermont closing costs guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Duxbury, VT?

Single-family homes in Duxbury sold at a median of $465,000 across 11 sales from January 1 to September 27, 2026.

How fast do homes sell in Duxbury?

The median Duxbury home sold in 8 days in 2026, at a median of 100% of its original list price.

What is Duxbury's ZIP code?

Duxbury doesn't have its own. Most Duxbury homes use a Waterbury (05676) mailing address, and some use Moretown (05660), so search by town name rather than ZIP.

Can I find a home under $500,000 in Duxbury?

Yes. 8 of Duxbury's 11 single-family sales in 2026 were under $500,000.

What schools serve Duxbury?

Duxbury is in the Harwood Unified Union School District, which includes Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury and Harwood Union High School.

How much is the transfer tax on a Duxbury home?

At the $465,000 median, about $4,900 for a primary residence and about $16,800 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

• Duxbury single-family sales: MLS search of single-family homes sold January 1 to September 27, 2026. Medians and ratios calculated by New England Landmark Realty from the individual sales.
• Harwood Unified Union School District, Our Schools
• Crossett Brook Middle School
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax