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Northfield VT Real Estate: Homes in the Home of Norwich University

Updated October 4, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

In 2026 through September 30, 30 single-family homes sold in Northfield at a median price of $341,500, one of the lowest medians among the Central Vermont towns we track. Homes sold quickly: the median home sold in 10 days, and 21 of the 30 sold within 30 days at a median 98.7% of their original list price. Village homes on less than an acre sold at a median of $315,000, while homes on 10 acres or more sold at a median of $555,000.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Northfield gives buyers two markets in one town: older village homes near Norwich University in the low-to-mid $300,000s, and country homes on 10 acres or more in the $500,000s. Both sell fast when priced right, so buyers need to be ready and sellers need to price to the recent sales.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. The 2026 single-family median was $341,500 on 30 sales.
2. Speed: the median home sold in 10 days, and 10 of 30 sold within a week.
3. Village vs. land: homes on under an acre had a median of $315,000; homes on 10+ acres had a median of $555,000.

Quick Facts

• 2026 median sale price: $341,500 (30 single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 30)
• Price range: $76,000 to $985,000
• Median days on market: 10
• Median sale price vs. original list: 97.6%
• Typical home: 3 bedrooms, about 1,700 sq ft, built around 1968
• ZIP codes: 05663 (Northfield) and 05664 (Northfield Falls)
• Schools: Northfield Elementary (PreK to 5) and Northfield Middle/High School (6 to 12), Paine Mountain School District

The Northfield Market Right Now

These figures come from our own PrimeMLS search of single-family sales in Northfield from January 1 to September 30, 2026, with the median calculated from the individual sales.

• Under $300,000: 7 sales
• $300,000 to $399,999: 11 sales
• $400,000 to $499,999: 7 sales
• $500,000 to $749,999: 4 sales
• $750,000 and up: 1 sale, on about 30 acres

Northfield's housing is old and in demand. Eleven of the 30 homes sold this year were built before 1900, and only 4 were built in 2000 or later. Ten homes sold at or above their original list price, and only 2 sold 10% or more below it. The two homes that stayed on the market 100 days or more sold at a median 87.5% of their first price.

For current numbers, see the Northfield market report, updated from PrimeMLS.

Village Homes vs. Country Homes

Lot size explains most of Northfield's price range:

• Under 1 acre (16 sales): median $315,000. These are mostly village-sized lots, many with older homes.
• 10 acres or more (8 sales): median $555,000, ranging from $392,500 to $985,000.

If you want a walkable village home, Northfield is one of the most affordable places to find one in Central Vermont. If you want land, expect to pay more, and expect less inventory.

How Northfield Compares

2026 single-family medians from our MLS analysis of each town:

• Montpelier: $477,500 (48 sales)
• Berlin: $425,000 (19 sales)
• Barre Town: $397,500 (64 sales)
• Northfield: $341,500 (30 sales)
• Barre City: $299,750 (48 sales)

Northfield costs about $136,000 less than Montpelier at the median, with Route 12 running north through Berlin to the capital.

Why Buyers Choose Northfield

• Norwich University. Founded in 1819 and the oldest of the nation's six senior military colleges, Norwich has been in Northfield since 1866.
• Five covered bridges. Upper Cox Brook, Lower Cox Brook, Northfield Falls, Slaughterhouse and Stony Brook.
• Getting around. Vermont Route 12 runs north to Berlin and Montpelier, and Route 64 runs east to Williamstown and I-89.
• Village life. The town includes Northfield village, Northfield Center, Northfield Falls and South Northfield.
• Schools. Northfield Elementary School serves PreK to grade 5, and Northfield Middle/High School serves grades 6 to 12, both in the Paine Mountain School District.

Costs to Plan For

• Property transfer tax at the median ($341,500): about $3,100 if it will be your primary residence, or about $12,400 for a second home.
• Older homes: with more than a third of this year's sales built before 1900, budget for a thorough inspection of the foundation, wiring, heating system and chimney. See our Vermont home inspection guide.
• Flood risk: parts of town sit along the Dog River and its brooks. For any home near water, check the FEMA flood zone, ask about flood insurance, and read the seller's flood disclosure.
• Monthly cost: our free Vermont Home Cost Calculator estimates the payment, taxes and cash to close.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Northfield, VT?

The median single-family sale price in Northfield was $341,500 for 2026 sales from January 1 to September 30, based on 30 sales, according to our analysis of PrimeMLS data.

How fast do homes sell in Northfield, VT?

The median Northfield home sold in 10 days in 2026. Twenty-one of 30 homes sold within 30 days at a median 98.7% of their original list price.

How much does a home with land cost in Northfield?

Northfield homes on 10 acres or more sold at a median of $555,000 in 2026, compared with $315,000 for homes on less than an acre.

What schools serve Northfield, VT?

Northfield Elementary School serves PreK to grade 5, and Northfield Middle/High School serves grades 6 to 12. Both are in the Paine Mountain School District.

What ZIP codes does Northfield, VT use?

Northfield uses 05663 for most of town and 05664 for Northfield Falls.

What to Do Next

Thinking about buying or selling in Northfield? Call our office at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or contact us.

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Sources

• Prices, lot sizes, days on market and sale-to-list figures: New England Landmark Realty analysis of PrimeMLS single-family sales in Northfield, Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2026 (30 sales). Neighboring town medians from the same analysis for each town.
• Northfield, Vermont (covered bridges, routes, ZIP codes, villages)
• Norwich University (founded 1819, oldest senior military college, moved to Northfield in 1866)
• Northfield Elementary School (PreK to 5) and Northfield Middle/High School, Paine Mountain School District
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax