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Middletown Springs VT Real Estate: Homes in a Historic Spring Village

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Middletown Springs is a small Rutland County town of about 790 people, built around a historic village at the crossroads of Vermont Routes 133 and 140. It takes its name from the mineral springs that drew visitors in the 1800s; today they're preserved in Mineral Springs Park along the Poultney River. Middletown Springs Elementary serves PreK through grade 6, and students in grades 7-12 attend the school of their choice. Current Middletown Springs listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Middletown Springs market report shows recent sales and prices.

Middletown Springs at a Glance

• County: Rutland
• ZIP code: 05757
• Population: 794 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 22.9 square miles
• Village: the Middletown Springs Historic District, 105 acres, on the National Register since 1985
• Roads: Vermont Routes 133 and 140, which cross in the village
• Schools: Middletown Springs Elementary (PreK-6); school choice for grades 7-12

Living in Middletown Springs

The village is the heart of town: a 105-acre historic district laid out around the crossroads of Routes 133 and 140, with North, East, South, and West Streets running off the center. Much of it was built during a boom in the 1850s to 1870s, when local millwright A.W. Gray's horse-powered machinery factory thrived.

Then there are the springs. Mineral springs discovered around 1811 drew growing numbers of visitors, the grand Montvert Hotel was built to house them, and in 1885 the town officially changed its name to Middletown Springs. The hotel was dismantled around 1906, and the 1927 flood buried the springs. In 1970 the Middletown Springs Historical Society dug them out and restored them, and today Mineral Springs Park, with its spring house along the Poultney River, is open to the public.

The town also has a small but active arts scene, with local potters and woodworkers who open their studios during Vermont Open Studio Weekend.

Schools and School Choice

Middletown Springs is part of the Wells Springs Unified Union School District, in the Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union. Middletown Springs Elementary School serves PreK through grade 6. Students in grades 7-12 attend the public or approved independent school of their choice; the district covers the full cost of public middle and high school, and for private schools families pay the difference above the state average tuition.

Homes in Middletown Springs

Buyers in Middletown Springs find historic village homes, farmhouses, rural homes on acreage with mountain views, and land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Middletown Springs market report, which updates as homes sell.

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

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 140 runs through the village, west toward Poultney and east toward Tinmouth and Wallingford.
• Vermont Route 133 runs north from the village toward Ira and West Rutland and south toward Pawlet.

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; 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 Middletown Springs homes have private wells and septic systems; see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Middletown Springs, VT in?

Rutland County.

What is the ZIP code for Middletown Springs, VT?

05757.

Why is it called Middletown Springs?

For its mineral springs, which drew visitors in the 1800s; the town officially added "Springs" to its name in 1885. The springs are preserved today in Mineral Springs Park.

What schools serve Middletown Springs?

Middletown Springs Elementary School for PreK through grade 6. Students in grades 7-12 attend the school of their choice, with public tuition covered by the Wells Springs district.

How do I see recent home prices in Middletown Springs?

Our Middletown Springs 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: Poultney, Wallingford, West Rutland, Fair Haven

Sources

• Middletown Springs, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP code, 1885 name change, Mineral Springs Park, Poultney River)
• Middletown Springs Historic District (1985 listing, 105 acres, Routes 133 and 140, A.W. Gray)
• Vermont Magazine, Town Guide: Middletown Springs (springs, Montvert Hotel, 1927 flood, 1970 restoration, Open Studio)
• Town of Middletown Springs, Schools
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax