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Hyde Park VT Real Estate: Homes in the Shire Town of Lamoille County

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Hyde Park is the shire town (county seat) of Lamoille County, a town of about 3,020 people next to Morrisville, on Vermont Routes 15 and 100. It includes Hyde Park village, home to the 1912 Lamoille County Courthouse and the Hyde Park Opera House, plus North Hyde Park and Centerville. Green River Reservoir State Park, with 28 paddle-in campsites, is in town, and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail passes through. Students attend Hyde Park Elementary School (PreK-6), then Lamoille Union Middle and High School in Hyde Park. Current Hyde Park listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Hyde Park market report shows recent sales and prices.

Hyde Park at a Glance

• County: Lamoille (Hyde Park is the county seat)
• ZIP code: 05655
• Population: 3,020 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 37.6 square miles of land plus 1.4 square miles of water
• Communities: Hyde Park village, North Hyde Park, and Centerville
• Highways: Vermont Routes 15 and 100
• Schools: Hyde Park Elementary (PreK-6); Lamoille Union Middle School and Lamoille Union High School (9-12)

Living in Hyde Park

Hyde Park village has a tree-lined historic Main Street. The Lamoille County Courthouse, built in 1912 in Romanesque and Colonial Revival style, is on the National Register, and the Hyde Park Opera House is home to the Lamoille County Players community theater. The town was named for Captain Jedediah Hyde, an early landowner and Revolutionary War veteran.

Green River Reservoir State Park is a paddler's lake. The 653-acre reservoir sits within about 5,500 acres of park land, only electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered boats are allowed, and its 28 remote campsites can be reached only by boat. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, the 93-mile route between St. Johnsbury and Swanton, passes through Hyde Park for walking, biking, and snowmobiling in winter.

Morrisville is next door, Stowe is about 11 miles south on Route 100, and Johnson is about 5 miles west on Route 15.

Schools

Hyde Park is part of the Lamoille North Modified Unified Union School District. Hyde Park Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6, and older students attend Lamoille Union Middle School and Lamoille Union High School, which share a campus on Route 15 in Hyde Park.

Homes in Hyde Park

Buyers in Hyde Park find historic village homes, farmhouses, country homes with mountain views, newer homes, and land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Hyde Park market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near the Lamoille River or its brooks, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the flood zone. For older homes, plan for a thorough inspection, including lead paint for homes built before 1978. For rural land, confirm septic suitability, road access, and whether the parcel is enrolled in Current Use.

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 100 runs south through Morrisville to Stowe and north through North Hyde Park toward Newport.
• Vermont Route 15 runs west to Johnson and east toward Hardwick.

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 suitable for year-round use; 1.47% for land; 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, and see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyde Park the county seat of Lamoille County?

Yes. Hyde Park is Lamoille County's shire town, and the Lamoille County Courthouse is on Main Street in Hyde Park village.

What is the ZIP code for Hyde Park, VT?

05655.

What schools serve Hyde Park?

Hyde Park Elementary School for pre-K through grade 6, then Lamoille Union Middle School and Lamoille Union High School, both in Hyde Park.

Can you use motorboats on Green River Reservoir?

No. Only electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered boats are allowed, and the park's 28 remote campsites are reached only by boat.

How do I see recent home prices in Hyde Park?

Our Hyde Park 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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• Vermont Home Buying Guide
• Nearby: Morrisville, Stowe

Sources

• Hyde Park (town), Vermont (county seat, population, area, ZIP code, communities, highways, name)
• Lamoille County Courthouse
• Green River Reservoir State Park
• Green Mountain Byway, Hyde Park (Main Street, Opera House, Lamoille County Players, rail trail)
• VTrans, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
• Hyde Park Elementary School; Lamoille Union High School
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax