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Readsboro VT Real Estate: Homes and Land on the Deerfield River

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Readsboro is a small Bennington County town of about 700 people in Vermont's southern Green Mountains, on the Deerfield River and bordering Massachusetts. Routes 100 and 8 run through town, connecting to Wilmington and the Mount Snow area to the northeast and to North Adams, Massachusetts, to the south. The village of Heartwellville is about 5 miles north on Route 100. Readsboro Central School serves PreK through grade 6. Current Readsboro listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Readsboro market report shows recent sales and prices.

Readsboro at a Glance

• County: Bennington
• ZIP codes: 05350 and 05352
• Population: 702 (2020 Census); about 297 in Readsboro village
• Area: about 36.5 square miles
• Villages: Readsboro and Heartwellville
• River: the Deerfield River
• Neighbors: Searsburg, Woodford, Stamford, Whitingham, Wilmington, and Monroe, Massachusetts
• Schools: Readsboro Central School (PreK-6)

Living in Readsboro

Readsboro is a quiet river town in the southern Green Mountains, named for landholder John Reade. The Deerfield River runs through town, and the Harriman hydroelectric station sits in Readsboro, fed by Harriman Reservoir just over the line in Whitingham. The reservoir covers 2,039 acres, and its dam has an unusual "glory hole" spillway.

The town's location is a big part of its appeal. Wilmington and the Mount Snow area are a short drive northeast, Bennington is reached by Route 8 north to Route 9 west, and North Adams and the Berkshires are just south across the Massachusetts line. Southeast Vermont Transit's fare-free MOOver bus runs a route through town twice daily.

Schools

Readsboro Central School, in the Windham Southwest Supervisory Union, serves PreK through grade 6. For older grades, contact the supervisory union about current school options and tuition.

Homes and Land in Readsboro

Buyers in Readsboro find village homes, older homes that may need updating, cabins and camps, rural homes on acreage, and wooded land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Readsboro market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near the Deerfield River or its tributaries, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the flood zone. For older homes, plan for a thorough inspection. For land and camps, confirm road access and winter maintenance, septic suitability, and whether the parcel is enrolled in Current Use.

Getting Around

• Vermont Routes 100 and 8 run together through Stamford into Readsboro, then split: Route 100 continues toward Whitingham and Wilmington, and Route 8 runs north to Route 9 in Searsburg.
• To Massachusetts: Route 8 runs south through Stamford to the state line, continuing to North Adams.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Readsboro, VT in?

Bennington County, in southern Vermont on the Massachusetts border.

What are the ZIP codes for Readsboro, VT?

05350 and 05352.

How close is Readsboro to Mount Snow?

Readsboro borders Wilmington, and Route 100 connects the town northeast to Wilmington and the Mount Snow area.

What schools serve Readsboro?

Readsboro Central School serves PreK through grade 6. Contact the Windham Southwest Supervisory Union about options for older grades.

How do I see recent home prices in Readsboro?

Our Readsboro 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 Second Home Buying Guide
• Nearby: Wilmington, Stamford, Woodford, Somerset

Sources

• Readsboro, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP codes, Heartwellville, routes, Deerfield River, neighbors, name, MOOver bus)
• Harriman Dam
• Vermont Route 8
• Readsboro Central School (PreK-6)
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax