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Waitsfield VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale in the Mad River Valley

Updated September 26, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Waitsfield is the village center of Vermont's Mad River Valley, a short drive from both Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen. In the six months ending September 26, 2026, 12 single-family homes sold in Waitsfield at a median of $721,250, and 7 condos sold at a median of $585,000. On that date, 5 homes were for sale and 2 were under contract.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Waitsfield combines a walkable village, the historic Great Eddy Covered Bridge, and quick access to two ski areas, which keeps demand high and inventory thin. With only about 5 houses for sale at a time, buyers who are ready to act have the advantage.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. Waitsfield homes sold at a $721,250 median across 12 sales in the past six months.
2. Inventory is tight: 5 single-family homes for sale and 2 under contract on September 26, 2026.
3. A second home at the median carries about $26,100 in Vermont transfer tax, versus about $8,700 as a primary residence.

Quick Facts

• Single-family sales (6 months to Sept 26, 2026): 12, median $721,250, range $450,000 to $1,250,000
• Condo sales (same period): 7, median $585,000, range $180,000 to $695,000
• For sale / under contract (Sept 26, 2026): 5 / 2 homes; 4 / 0 condos
• Nearby ski areas: Mad River Glen (Fayston) and Sugarbush Resort (Warren and Fayston)
• Vermont transfer tax, second home: 3.62%

The Waitsfield Market Right Now

Here is what sold in Waitsfield in the six months ending September 26, 2026:

• Single-family homes: 12 sales at a median of $721,250, from $450,000 to $1,250,000. Half sold for $800,000 or more.
• Condos: 7 sales at a median of $585,000, from $180,000 to $695,000.

With 12 sales in six months, one large sale can move the median, so recent comparable sales are the best guide to any single home's value. See live numbers in our Waitsfield market report, and compare nearby towns on our Mad River Valley real estate page.

Why Buyers Choose Waitsfield

• Two ski areas nearby: Mad River Glen in Fayston and Sugarbush Resort in Warren are both a short drive away.
• A real village: shops, restaurants, and services along Route 100, where most Valley errands happen.
• History: the Great Eddy Covered Bridge, built in 1833 over the Mad River, is one of Vermont's oldest covered bridges.
• Four-season outdoors: hiking, biking, paddling, and swimming holes along the Mad River.

Second-Home Costs to Plan For

Vermont's property transfer tax on a primary residence is 0.5% on the first $200,000 and 1.47% above that. A second home pays 3.62%, including the Clean Water Surcharge. At the $721,250 Waitsfield median, that is about $8,700 for a primary residence and about $26,100 for a second home. See our Vermont second home buying guide and Vermont closing costs guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Waitsfield, VT?

Single-family homes in Waitsfield sold at a median of $721,250 across 12 sales in the six months ending September 26, 2026.

How many homes are for sale in Waitsfield?

As of September 26, 2026, 5 single-family homes were for sale and 2 were under contract. Four condos were also for sale.

How far is Waitsfield from the ski areas?

Mad River Glen in Fayston and Sugarbush Resort in Warren are both a short drive from Waitsfield village.

Are there condos in Waitsfield?

Yes. Seven Waitsfield condos sold in the past six months at a median of $585,000, from $180,000 to $695,000. For the Valley's largest condo market, see Warren condos.

What is the transfer tax on a Waitsfield second home?

Vermont charges 3.62% on a non-principal residence, including most second homes. At the $721,250 Waitsfield median, that is about $26,100.

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What to Do Next

Thinking of buying or selling in Waitsfield? Call our office at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or send us a message.

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• Mad River Valley Real Estate
• Vermont Home Buying Guide
• Selling Your Vermont Home

Sources

• Waitsfield single-family and condo sales, inventory, and pending counts: New England Landmark Realty live market report (PrimeMLS data), sold within 6 months, retrieved September 26, 2026. Medians calculated by New England Landmark Realty from the individual sales.
• Wikipedia, Great Eddy Covered Bridge (built 1833)
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax