Updated September 27, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty
Montpelier costs more, and Barre gives you more house for the money. In 2026 through September 27, single-family homes sold at a median of $477,500 in Montpelier, $397,500 in Barre Town, and $299,750 in Barre City. Montpelier homes sold fastest, at a median of 7 days on market, while Barre City offered the most homes under $300,000.
Montpelier buyers pay a premium for the walkable capital-city downtown, while Barre City is one of Central Vermont's most affordable places to buy and Barre Town offers larger, newer homes in between. All three are active markets where well-priced homes sell within a few weeks.
Single-family homes sold January 1 through September 27, 2026:
| Montpelier | Barre Town | Barre City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 48 | 64 | 48 |
| Median sale price | $477,500 | $397,500 | $299,750 |
| Price range | $125,000 to $958,500 | $101,915 to $710,000 | $85,000 to $490,000 |
| Sold under $300,000 | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| Sold at $500,000 or more | 22 | 12 | 0 |
| Median days on market | 7 | 18.5 | 15.5 |
| Average sale price vs. original list | 96.9% | 97.2% | 96.5% |
| Typical home (medians) | 1,731 sq ft, built 1947 | 1,904 sq ft, built about 1972 | 1,390 sq ft, built 1928 |
Vermont's capital has a compact, walkable downtown with independent shops, restaurants, and state offices, surrounded by older homes on small lots and newer neighborhoods on the hillsides. Buyers pay the highest prices of the three, and well-priced homes move fast: half of 2026's sales went under contract within a week. For first-time buyers, see our Montpelier first-time buyer guide.
Barre City is where Central Vermont buyers find the most homes under $300,000, with half of its 2026 sales below that level. Most homes are older, many built before 1920, on small city lots close to downtown services. It's a strong fit for first-time buyers and investors who want more for their money.
Barre Town surrounds the city and includes the villages of Websterville, Graniteville, and East Barre. Homes are generally larger and newer than in the city, and 12 of its 64 sales in 2026 were $500,000 or more. It's home to much of the area's granite quarrying heritage.
Whichever you choose, get pre-approved first. In all three, well-priced homes sold within a few weeks, and in Montpelier often within days.
Vermont's property transfer tax on a primary residence is 0.5% on the first $200,000 and 1.47% above that. At each median, that is about $5,100 in Montpelier, $3,900 in Barre Town, and $2,500 in Barre City. A VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000. Property tax rates differ by town, so compare actual tax bills for any home you're considering. See our Vermont property taxes guide and closing costs guide.
Yes. In 2026 through September 27, the single-family median was $299,750 in Barre City and $397,500 in Barre Town, compared with $477,500 in Montpelier.
They are separate municipalities. Barre City is the compact urban center; Barre Town surrounds it and includes Websterville, Graniteville, and East Barre. In 2026, Barre Town homes were generally larger and newer, with a higher median price.
Quickly. The 2026 median days on market was 7 in Montpelier, 15.5 in Barre City, and 18.5 in Barre Town.
Barre City. Half of its 48 single-family sales in 2026 were under $300,000, compared with 4 of 48 in Montpelier and 12 of 64 in Barre Town.
Some do. In 2026, 24 of 48 Montpelier homes, 27 of 64 in Barre Town, and 18 of 48 in Barre City sold at or above their original list price.
We sell homes across Montpelier, Barre City, and Barre Town and can help you compare specific neighborhoods and tax bills. Call our office at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or contact us.
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