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Shoreham VT Real Estate: Lake Champlain Homes, Farms, and Orchards

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Shoreham is an Addison County town of about 1,260 people on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, south of Middlebury. It's farm and orchard country, with open fields, apple orchards, and lake views toward New York's Adirondacks, and a seasonal ferry across the lake to Ticonderoga. Children attend Shoreham Elementary School and the Addison Central School District's middle and high schools in Middlebury. Current Shoreham listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Shoreham market report shows recent sales and prices.

Shoreham at a Glance

• County: Addison
• ZIP code: 05770; some addresses use Whiting (05778)
• Population: 1,260 (2020 Census)
• Area: 46.4 square miles, including about 2.9 square miles of water
• Communities: Shoreham village, Cream Hill, East Shoreham, and Richville
• Neighbors: Bridport to the north, Cornwall and Whiting to the east, Orwell to the south, and Ticonderoga, New York, across the lake
• Schools: Shoreham Elementary School; Middlebury Union Middle and High Schools (Addison Central School District)

Living in Shoreham

Shoreham is farm and orchard country: hay fields, pastures, apple orchards, and long views west over Lake Champlain. Champlain Orchards, on Route 74, is in Shoreham.

Shoreham also has a place in American history. Early on May 10, 1775, Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and the Green Mountain Boys crossed Lake Champlain from Hand's Cove, in what is now Shoreham, to capture Fort Ticonderoga. Today, the seasonal Ticonderoga–Larrabees Point Ferry still crosses the lake from Shoreham to New York.

Middlebury, with its college, shops, and services, is a short drive northeast.

Homes in Shoreham

Buyers in Shoreham find village homes, farmhouses and working farms, homes with lake views, and lakefront properties along Lake Champlain. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Shoreham market report, which updates as homes sell.

Buying on the lake? Development and clearing within 250 feet of Lake Champlain may need a state shoreland permit. For farmland, ask whether the land is enrolled in Current Use. Our Lake Champlain waterfront guide and Vermont Land Buying Guide cover what to check.

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 22A runs north-south through Shoreham, north toward Vergennes and south toward Orwell and Fair Haven.
• Vermont Route 74 crosses Route 22A in the village, heading east toward Cornwall and Middlebury and west to the lake and the ferry at Larrabees Point.
• The Ticonderoga–Larrabees Point Ferry crosses Lake Champlain to Ticonderoga, New York, in the warmer months.

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. Most Shoreham 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 Shoreham, VT in?

Addison County, on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain south of Middlebury.

What is the ZIP code for Shoreham, VT?

05770. Some addresses in town use Whiting (05778).

What schools serve Shoreham?

Shoreham Elementary School, then Middlebury Union Middle School and Middlebury Union High School, all part of the Addison Central School District.

Is there a ferry from Shoreham to New York?

Yes. The Ticonderoga–Larrabees Point Ferry crosses Lake Champlain from Shoreham to Ticonderoga, New York, in the warmer months.

How do I see recent home prices in Shoreham?

Our Shoreham 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
• Lake Champlain Waterfront Homes
• Vermont Current Use Program

Sources

• Shoreham, Vermont (county, population, area, communities, ZIP codes, highways, ferry, Hand's Cove, neighbors)
• Addison Central School District
• Champlain Orchards
• Vermont DEC, Shoreland Permitting
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax