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Sharon VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale in the White River Valley

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Sharon is a Windsor County town of about 1,560 people on the White River and Interstate 89, northwest of White River Junction and within reach of Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire. Children attend Sharon Elementary School through grade 6, and for grades 7-12 families choose among schools including The Sharon Academy, Hartford, White River Valley, Thetford Academy, and Hanover. Current Sharon homes for sale appear at the bottom of this page, and our Sharon market report shows recent sales and prices.

Sharon at a Glance

• County: Windsor
• ZIP code: 05065; some addresses use South Royalton (05068)
• Population: 1,560 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 40 square miles
• Roads: Interstate 89 and Vermont Routes 14 and 132
• Schools: Sharon Elementary School (pre-K to grade 6); school choice for grades 7-12

Living in Sharon

Sharon sits along the White River, with the village near the river and I-89 and farms, woods, and back roads climbing the hills on either side. In summer, the White River draws people for fishing and paddling.

Sharon is also known as the birthplace of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. The Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial, a granite obelisk dedicated in 1905 on the Sharon-Royalton line, has a visitors' center with free admission and tours.

The Sharon Academy, an independent middle and high school, is in town, and I-89 puts the Upper Valley's jobs, shopping, and hospital within an easy drive.

Schools and School Choice

Sharon Elementary School serves students from pre-K through grade 6. For grades 7-12, Sharon uses school choice: families pick the school that fits their student. Schools the town lists include The Sharon Academy, Hartford schools, White River Valley School, Thetford Academy, and Hanover schools. For tuition details, contact the White River Valley Supervisory Union.

Homes in Sharon

Buyers in Sharon find homes in and near the village, farmhouses and older homes, and rural homes with land in the hills. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Sharon market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near the White River, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the property's flood zone before you buy.

Getting Around

• Interstate 89 runs through Sharon, southeast to White River Junction and I-91, and northwest toward Montpelier.
• Vermont Route 14 follows the White River through town, toward Royalton and White River Junction.
• Vermont Route 132 heads east over the hills toward Strafford and Norwich.

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; 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 homes have private wells and septic systems, so plan for water testing and a septic inspection; see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Sharon, VT in?

Windsor County, on the White River northwest of White River Junction.

What is the ZIP code for Sharon, VT?

05065. Some addresses in town use South Royalton (05068).

What schools serve Sharon?

Sharon Elementary School for pre-K through grade 6. For grades 7-12, families choose among schools including The Sharon Academy, Hartford, White River Valley, Thetford Academy, and Hanover.

Is Sharon close to Hanover and Lebanon, NH?

Sharon is on I-89 northwest of White River Junction, which connects to Lebanon and Hanover, New Hampshire.

How do I see recent home prices in Sharon?

Our Sharon 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 towns: Bethel, Tunbridge, Norwich

Sources

• Sharon, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP codes, highways, White River)
• Town of Sharon, Education (Sharon Elementary and school choice)
• Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax