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Fayston VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale Near Mad River Glen & Sugarbush

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

Quick Answer

Fayston is the Mad River Valley town that is home to Mad River Glen and Sugarbush's Mount Ellen, with homes on wooded hillsides and back roads. In the six months ending September 27, 2026, 9 single-family homes sold in Fayston at a median of $585,000, from $410,000 to $1,604,799. On that date, 6 homes were for sale and 3 were under contract.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Fayston offers mountain living close to two ski areas, generally at prices between Moretown and Warren. Inventory is thin, with about 6 houses for sale at a time, so buyers who are prepared have the edge.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. Fayston homes sold at a $585,000 median across 9 sales in the past six months.
2. The range is wide: from $410,000 to more than $1.6 million.
3. Land is part of the market: 3 parcels sold in six months, from $65,000 to $330,000.

Quick Facts

• Single-family sales (6 months to Sept 27, 2026): 9, median $585,000, range $410,000 to $1,604,799
• For sale / under contract (Sept 27, 2026): 6 / 3; for-sale list prices from $359,000 to $2,350,000
• Condos: 2 sales ($280,000 and $460,000); 1 for sale
• Land: 3 sales ($65,000 to $330,000); 4 parcels for sale ($210,000 to $425,000)
• Ski areas: Mad River Glen and Sugarbush's Mount Ellen

The Fayston Market Right Now

In the six months ending September 27, 2026, Fayston single-family homes sold for $1,604,799, $970,000, $790,000, $745,000, $585,000, $570,000, $525,000, $437,500, and $410,000. That is a median of $585,000, compared with $721,250 in Waitsfield and $795,000 in Warren over a similar period.

• For sale: 6 homes, listed from $359,000 to $2,350,000, with 3 more under contract.
• Condos: 2 sold, for $280,000 and $460,000; 1 was for sale.
• Land: 3 parcels sold, from 0.75 acres for $65,000 to 7.07 acres for $330,000; 4 were for sale.

Check live numbers in our Fayston market report, and compare the whole Valley on our Mad River Valley real estate page.

Why Buyers Choose Fayston

• Two ski areas: Mad River Glen and Sugarbush's Mount Ellen are both in Fayston, with Sugarbush's Lincoln Peak nearby in Warren.
• Privacy and land: homes on wooded hillsides and back roads, often with more acreage than village properties.
• Valley services close by: Waitsfield's shops, restaurants, and services are a short drive away.
• Schools: Fayston is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District.

Buying Land or a Second Home in Fayston

If you're building, confirm road access and winter maintenance, septic and well feasibility, and any permits before you buy. For a second home, Vermont's transfer tax is 3.62%, about $21,200 at the $585,000 Fayston median, versus about $6,700 for a primary residence. If you plan to rent, short-term rentals carry Vermont's 9% rooms tax plus a 3% surcharge. See our Vermont second home buying guide and Mad River Valley luxury homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fayston, VT?

Fayston's single-family median was $585,000 across 9 sales in the six months ending September 27, 2026, with prices from $410,000 to $1,604,799.

How many homes are for sale in Fayston?

As of September 27, 2026, 6 single-family homes were for sale, listed from $359,000 to $2,350,000, and 3 were under contract.

Which ski areas are in Fayston?

Mad River Glen and Sugarbush's Mount Ellen are in Fayston. Sugarbush's main base area, Lincoln Peak, is in neighboring Warren.

Is there land for sale in Fayston?

Yes. Three parcels sold in the six months ending September 27, 2026, from $65,000 to $330,000, and 4 were for sale, listed from $210,000 to $425,000.

What school district is Fayston in?

Fayston is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District, which also serves Duxbury, Moretown, Waitsfield, Warren, and Waterbury.

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Sources

• Fayston single-family, condo, and land sales, inventory, and pending counts: New England Landmark Realty live market report (PrimeMLS data), sold within 6 months, retrieved September 27, 2026. Waitsfield and Warren medians retrieved September 26, 2026. Medians calculated by New England Landmark Realty from the individual sales.
• Sugarbush Resort, Mountains
• Harwood Unified Union School District, About HUUSD
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Short-Term Rentals