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St. Johnsbury VT Real Estate: Homes in the Heart of the Northeast Kingdom
By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty
Quick Answer
St. Johnsbury is the largest town in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, with about 7,360 people, and the shire town (county seat) of Caledonia County. It's where Interstate 93 ends at I-91, and where the Passumpsic, Moose, and Sleepers rivers meet. Its downtown holds the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, a National Historic Landmark, and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, both gifts of the Fairbanks family, whose platform scale was invented here in 1830. High school students attend St. Johnsbury Academy, founded in 1842. Current St. Johnsbury listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our St. Johnsbury market report shows recent sales and prices.
St. Johnsbury at a Glance
- County: Caledonia (shire town)
- ZIP codes: 05819 (St. Johnsbury), 05863 (St. Johnsbury Center), 05838 (East St. Johnsbury); some addresses use Concord or Lyndonville
- Population: 7,364 (2020 Census), the Northeast Kingdom's largest town
- Area: about 36.8 square miles
- Villages: St. Johnsbury, St. Johnsbury Center, and East St. Johnsbury
- Rivers: the Passumpsic, Moose, and Sleepers
- Schools: St. Johnsbury School (PreK-8); St. Johnsbury Academy (9-12)
Living in St. Johnsbury
St. Johnsbury owes much of its character to the Fairbanks family. Thaddeus Fairbanks invented the platform scale here in 1830, and Fairbanks Scales still operates in town nearly two centuries later. The family's wealth built the town's landmarks: the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, opened in 1871 as a library and art gallery and home to Albert Bierstadt's ten-by-fifteen-foot Domes of the Yosemite, and the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, opened in 1891 with northern New England's most extensive natural history collection.
Maple is part of the story too: Maple Grove Farms, founded here in 1915, is described as the largest packer of pure maple syrup in the United States. The town is also the official start (or finish) of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, a 95-mile trail across northern Vermont that's the longest rail trail in New England.
As the region's hub, St. Johnsbury has Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, a downtown with shops and restaurants, and quick highway access: I-91 north and south, I-93 toward New Hampshire, and US Routes 2 and 5.
Schools
St. Johnsbury School serves PreK through grade 8. For high school, St. Johnsbury students attend St. Johnsbury Academy, an independent day and boarding school founded in 1842 by the Fairbanks brothers. The town pays tuition for its students under one of the country's oldest town-academy arrangements.
Homes in St. Johnsbury
Buyers in St. Johnsbury find Victorian and historic homes near downtown, in-town neighborhoods, multifamily buildings, condominiums, and rural homes and land in St. Johnsbury Center and East St. Johnsbury. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the St. Johnsbury market report, which updates as homes sell.
With three rivers meeting in town, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the flood zone for homes near the water. For older homes, plan for a thorough inspection, including lead paint for homes built before 1978.
Getting Around
- Interstate 91 runs through town, north toward Lyndon and Newport and south toward White River Junction.
- Interstate 93 begins at I-91 in St. Johnsbury and heads southeast into New Hampshire.
- US Routes 2 and 5 run through town: Route 2 west toward Danville and Montpelier, and Route 5 north to Lyndonville.
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, and see our Vermont home inspection guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is St. Johnsbury, VT in?
Caledonia County. St. Johnsbury is the county's shire town and the largest town in the Northeast Kingdom.
What is the ZIP code for St. Johnsbury, VT?
05819. St. Johnsbury Center uses 05863 and East St. Johnsbury uses 05838.
Where do St. Johnsbury students go to high school?
St. Johnsbury Academy, an independent school founded in 1842, with tuition paid by the town. Younger students attend St. Johnsbury School (PreK-8).
What is the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum?
A library and art gallery opened in 1871 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996, home to Albert Bierstadt's Domes of the Yosemite.
How do I see recent home prices in St. Johnsbury?
Our St. Johnsbury 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: Lyndon, Danville, Peacham, Burke
Sources
- St. Johnsbury, Vermont (shire town, population, area, ZIP codes, villages, routes, rivers, Fairbanks Scales, Fairbanks Museum, Maple Grove Farms, hospital)
- St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
- St. Johnsbury Academy
- Discover St. Johnsbury, Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
- St. Johnsbury School (PreK-8)
- Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax
St Johnsbury Homes & Land
Welcome to 192 Hillside Ave, a spacious raised ranch tucked away on a quiet dead end road in St. Johnsbury. With approximately 2,600 finished sq ft, this home offers plen...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 5114749 MLS
- 1.29 Acres
Discover the beauty of Vermont country living, where privacy, sweeping views, and exceptional convenience come together. Set on 15.33± acres along a peaceful dead-end roa...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5114307 MLS
- 15.33 Acres
3 unit residential apartment building on a spacious lot with ample space for parking and outdoor activities. Detached garage is insulated, heated, room for 2 cars, storag...
- 5113223 MLS
- 0.3 Acres
Enjoy the convenience of in-town living while coming home to a quieter, low-traffic street in St. Johnsbury. From here, restaurants, schools, stores, community events, an...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5113156 MLS
- 0.25 Acres
This Victorian home is representative of the fine old homes of St. Johnsbury with much of the original details in tact. It is also a very versatile dwelling as it has a s...
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 5112640 MLS
- 0.25 Acres
Very good location and very well maintained for this 4 unit building right off Main Street. The lot offers ample parking for tenants. The maintenance records for this 4 u...
- 5111997 MLS
- 0.13 Acres
This thoughtfully updated and energy-efficient home offers comfort, convenience, and perfectly balances proximity to downtown amenities with a peaceful setting. Featurin...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5111913 MLS
- 0.32 Acres
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and scenic beauty on this exceptional 19 acre parcel at the end of a quiet dead-end town-maintained road. The property...
- 5111217 MLS
- 19.26 Acres
This stately Victorian offers a compelling opportunity for investors or developers looking to complete and capitalize on a thoughtfully reconfigured multi-family project....
- 5110903 MLS
- 0.2 Acres
Move in ready and absolutely adorable! This charming in-town 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and a more modern interior style. Th...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5110464 MLS
- 0.07 Acres
Experience the perfect blend of modern living and historic charm in the heart of St Johnsbury! This fully renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom first-floor condo offers a styli...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5108877 MLS
- 0.14 Acres
Enjoy a little more breathing room without giving up the convenience of being close to town. This 4.57+/- acre lot offers a pretty country setting just a few miles from d...
- 5108839 MLS
- 4.57 Acres
Facing southwest so lots of sunshine! Enjoy a little more breathing room without giving up the convenience of being close to town and the highway for easy commuting! This...
- 5108838 MLS
- 2 Acres
Facing southwest so lots of sunshine! Enjoy a little more breathing room without giving up the convenience of being close to town and the highway for easy commuting. This...
- 5108837 MLS
- 2.08 Acres
Facing southwest so lots of sunshine! Enjoy a little more breathing room without giving up the convenience of being close to town and to the interstate for easy commuting...
- 5108836 MLS
- 2 Acres
Here’s a location that gives you a little bit of both. Head one way and you’re just minutes from downtown St. Johnsbury, with schools, shopping, restaurants, services, an...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5108792 MLS
- 0.7 Acres
If you love the charm of a classic Cape-style home with authentic mid-century character, this spacious house will delight you. Built in 1956, it retains many of its origi...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5108734 MLS
- 0.26 Acres
Circa 1850's village house located in the heart of the NE Kingdom. Major upgrades to include: NEW VINYL SIDING EXTERIOR. TOTAL ELECTRICAL UPGRADE COMPLETE! NEW OIL HOT...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5107322 MLS
- 0.18 Acres
Welcome to this charming Cape style home tucked into an inviting neighborhood on the outskirts of town! Offering 3 bedrooms, mostly hardwood floors, and a warm, comfortab...
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5106658 MLS
- 0.18 Acres
Condo style living with no HOAs! Perfectly located 2-Bed 1-Bath second floor home with a bonus room, laundry, and 2 deeded parking spots. This beautiful space has been re...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5106551 MLS
- 0.14 Acres
Not your ordinary residential apartment building: Ideal situation for owner-occupant with a very nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit, with birch kitchen cabinets, dining room. 2 ...
- 5105446 MLS
- 0.2 Acres
Just minutes from downtown St J. this home on 3.6 mosly open acres offers quality country living at a reasonable price: Well maintained by the current owners this home ha...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5104800 MLS
- 3.6 Acres
Welcome to 112 Harrison Avenue in St. Johnsbury, Vermont! This inviting home offers a comfortable blend of character, functionality, and convenience in an established in-...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5103904 MLS
- 0.26 Acres
Discover the perfect balance of privacy, recreation, and convenience with this exceptional 49.16-acre parcel located on Old Man Mountain Road in St. Johnsbury. Tucked awa...
- 5103856 MLS
- 49.16 Acres
This spectacular parcel of land offers approx. 80 acres in St. Johnsbury and 10 acres in Lyndonville with high speed internet located just off of a public paved road, and...
- 5102156 MLS
- 90 Acres
This charming Cape-style home offers 1,743 square feet of comfortable living space on a spacious .35 acre lot. An addition was completed in 2007 with a bedroom, bathroom,...
- 5102155 MLS
- 0.35 Acres
This charming Cape-style home offers 1,743 square feet of comfortable living space on a spacious .35 acre lot. An addition was completed in 2007 with a bedroom, bathroom,...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5102150 MLS
- 0.35 Acres
On summer days, you'll enjoy relaxing on the shaded back porch or working in your garden in the spacious back yard at this well kept in town ranch home. You enter a conv...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5101408 MLS
- 0.36 Acres
For over 60 years, this home has been lovingly cared for by the same family, and now it’s ready for its next chapter. Set just outside of town, you’ll enjoy the convenien...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5101410 MLS
- 0.83 Acres
Enjoy waterfront living on the Passumpsic River in this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering 1,895 sq ft of living space. Built in 1850, the home features historic ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5101405 MLS
- 0.15 Acres
Seller says bring an offer! A Fantastic Price reduction! Dare to Compare!! In the center of St Johnsbury you find this nicely updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a larger...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5097908 MLS
- 0.3 Acres
Recently surveyed 1.6-acre parcel bounded by Stark Brook and Stark District Road. You'll have the benefit of listening to the babbling brook even though the building site...
- 5097618 MLS
- 1.6 Acres
This is a 2 unit building with potential rehab needed. Bring your imagination priced to sell. The property is lender owned and being sold as is and sellers makes no rep...
- 5097339 MLS
- 0.65 Acres
Single level living with accessibility features already in place, offering the perfect setting for a first time homebuyer or a space to age in place. Set on a hillside w...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5097113 MLS
- 1.16 Acres
Opportunity, flexibility, and long-term value come together in this unique St. Johnsbury property. Currently used as a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home, it is also pe...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5095166 MLS
- 0.43 Acres
Here is a charming and low-maintenance home, conveniently positioned in a great St. Johnsbury location, just minutes from restaurants, stores, schools, and community even...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5094765 MLS
- 0.28 Acres
Located on a large corner lot "on the hill" in St. Johnsbury, this spacious two-family property offers a rare combination of size, flexibility, and in-town convenience. W...
- 5093845 MLS
- 0.19 Acres
1934 Victorian village home offering historic character and modern convenience. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence features original hardwood floors and woodwork, wood pa...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5093757 MLS
- 0.22 Acres
Set on a large corner lot “on the hill” in St. Johnsbury, this spacious home places you right in the middle of one of the Northeast Kingdom’s most loved communities. From...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5091057 MLS
- 0.19 Acres
Located on busy Route #2 East just a couple miles +/- out of downtown St. Johnsbury, this commercially zoned lot is in a highly visible location. Town water and sewer are...
- 5090910 MLS
- 3.12 Acres
Set on a lovely low-traffic street close to schools, community events, and the everyday conveniences of in-town living, this remarkable Victorian home is a rare blend of ...
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5089970 MLS
- 0.33 Acres
Here is a well maintained 5 unit apartment house "on the hill" in St. Johnsbury - walking distance from grammar and high school and all the amenities of Main Street. Use...
- 5089408 MLS
- 0.25 Acres
Set along a quiet street in St. Johnsbury’s Hill neighborhood, this multi-level home puts you close to the best parts of in-town living without feeling right in the middl...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5087102 MLS
- 0.16 Acres
Built with energy efficiency and easy living in mind, this thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers low-maintenance comfort in a peaceful St. Johnsbury setting...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 5085734 MLS
- 1.4 Acres
Welcome to 376 Portland Street — a unique opportunity to own a charming home with bonus commercial space in the heart of Saint Johnsbury. Set on a 0.22-acre lot, this two...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5085117 MLS
- 0.22 Acres
This easy, low-maintenance home offers comfortable one-level living in a convenient St. Johnsbury location. The sunny eat-in kitchen opens to the living room, creating a ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5084984 MLS
Post war 2 bedroom 1 full bath home with 1080 square feet on .31 acre in St. Johnsbury. Enter the home via a covered front porch to a hardwood floor dining room, opening ...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5080041 MLS
- 0.31 Acres
If you have ever thought about testing your property management skills this property could be the answer. With only two residential units and a simple retail space, it wo...
- 5079689 MLS
- 0.1 Acres
Experience the blend of privacy, comfort, and Vermont charm with this exceptional cabin set on 15.51 acres in the countryside of Saint Johnsbury. As you arrive, you are w...
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5074070 MLS
- 15.51 Acres
Investment Opportunity! Rentals are in high demand, and this property offers 5 units! This building offers a blend of stability and income with room for future optimizati...
- 5071876 MLS
- 0.25 Acres
Price Improvement! Now offered for $535,000 this is a property you have to view in person to appreciate, it is not visible from Route 2, therefore you have to walk up the...
- 5067298 MLS
- 105 Acres
Welcome to 135 Oak Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, where modern comfort meets affordability River Bend MHC Park! This brand-new H4 Colony DS 1007-P model manufactured hom...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5032265 MLS
Welcome to 143 Oak Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, where modern comfort meets affordability River Bend MHC Park! This brand-new H5 Colony DS 1008-P model manufactured hom...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5032262 MLS
Welcome to 139 Oak Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, where modern comfort meets affordability River Bend MHC Park! This brand-new H5 Colony DS 1008-P model manufactured hom...
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5032263 MLS
Summer is here! It will go by fast so don't wait to view this home so that you can be in by the time school starts! You can't beat sitting on the private back deck on a s...
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5058632 MLS
- 1.17 Acres
Welcome to 95 3rd Street, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, where modern comfort meets affordability in Green Lantern MHP Park! This brand-new H5 Colony DS 1008-P model manufacture...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5032261 MLS
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