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Waterbury Center VT Real Estate: Homes for Sale Between Waterbury and Stowe

Updated September 27, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty. Our office is in Waterbury.

Quick Answer

Waterbury Center (ZIP 05677) is the rural, higher-end side of Waterbury, along Route 100 toward Stowe. In 2026 through September 27, 16 single-family homes sold there at a median of $804,250, from $470,000 to $2,250,000, and 7 of them sold for $1 million or more. Homes moved fast: the median home sold in 5.5 days, at 99.4% of its original list price on average.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Waterbury Center buyers pay a premium for land, views, and a short drive to Stowe, and well-priced homes rarely last more than a week. Compared with Waterbury village, where the 2026 median was $475,000, the Center is a different market with different pricing.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. The 2026 median in Waterbury Center was $804,250 across 16 single-family sales.
2. 12 of the 16 homes sold within a week of listing.
3. Be ready before you look: pre-approval and a clear budget matter when homes move this fast.

Quick Facts

• Single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 27, 2026 (ZIP 05677): 16, median $804,250
• Price range: $470,000 to $2,250,000; 7 sales at $1 million or more
• Median days on market: 5.5
• Average sale price vs. original list: 99.4%; 8 of 16 sold at or above the original list price
• Typical home: about 2,200 finished square feet on about 2.8 acres (medians)

The Waterbury Center Market Right Now

Here is how Waterbury's two ZIP codes compare for single-family homes sold January 1 through September 27, 2026:

Recent Waterbury Center sales included homes on Loomis Hill, Guptil Road, Stagecoach Lane, and Shaw Mansion Road, ranging from 1800s farmhouses to homes built in the last few years. For the whole town, see our Waterbury VT real estate page.

Why Buyers Choose Waterbury Center

• Location: Route 100 runs north to Stowe and south to Waterbury village and I-89, putting Montpelier and Burlington within commuting range.
• Land and views: the median recent sale sat on about 2.8 acres.
• Outdoors: Waterbury Center State Park sits on the Waterbury Reservoir, with swimming, paddling, and trails. Read our guide to living near Waterbury Center State Park.
• Local favorites on Route 100: Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Mt. Mansfield Glassblowing Studio are both in Waterbury Center. See our Waterbury local guide.

Tips for Buying in Waterbury Center

• Get pre-approved first. With a median of 5.5 days on market, there is little time to arrange financing after you find the right home.
• Set up listing alerts so you see new Waterbury Center listings the day they appear.
• Check the land: road access and winter maintenance, well and septic, and any flood history near brooks or the reservoir. Vermont sellers must provide a flood disclosure.
• Price your offer to recent sales, not to list prices elsewhere in town. The Center and the village price very differently.

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, about $9,900 at the $804,250 median. A second home pays 3.62%, about $29,100 at the same price. See our Vermont closing costs guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Waterbury Center, VT?

Single-family homes in Waterbury Center (ZIP 05677) sold at a median of $804,250 across 16 sales from January 1 to September 27, 2026.

How fast do homes sell in Waterbury Center?

Quickly. The median home sold in 5.5 days in 2026, and 12 of 16 sold within a week.

Is Waterbury Center more expensive than Waterbury village?

Yes. In 2026 through September 27, the Waterbury Center median was $804,250, compared with $475,000 in Waterbury village (ZIP 05676).

Is Waterbury Center part of Waterbury?

Yes. Waterbury Center is part of the town of Waterbury, with its own ZIP code, 05677. It covers the more rural area along Route 100 toward Stowe.

Is Waterbury Center good for commuters?

Yes. Route 100 connects to I-89 in Waterbury, with Montpelier and Burlington in opposite directions along the interstate, and Stowe is north on Route 100.

What to Do Next

Waterbury is our home office. Call us at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or contact us to set up alerts or tour Waterbury Center homes.

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• Waterbury VT Real Estate
• Vermont Home Buying Guide
• Selling Your Vermont Home

Sources

• Waterbury Center (05677) and Waterbury village (05676) sales: MLS search of single-family homes sold January 1 to September 27, 2026, by ZIP code (Duxbury and Moretown addresses excluded). Medians and ratios calculated by New England Landmark Realty from the individual sales.
• Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Waterbury Center State Park
• Flood Ready Vermont, Flood Disclosure
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax

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