Waterbury VT Commercial Real Estate and Office Space

Updated September 28, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

New England Landmark Realty is based on North Main Street in Waterbury village and helps with local commercial space in both directions: businesses looking for office or retail space in Waterbury, and property owners who need a tenant. Waterbury sits on I-89 at Exit 10, with US Route 2 and Route 100, so it's reachable from both Burlington and Montpelier and is the gateway to Stowe. We have no commercial space available right now. Call our office at 802-253-4711 to be first to hear when new space comes up, or to list yours.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Waterbury's commercial space is mostly in and around the village, on Main Street and the Route 100 corridor, and it changes hands quietly and often. Whether you need space or have space, a local brokerage that knows the buildings can shorten the search.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. Tell us your size, budget, and move-in date, and we'll let you know when a match comes up.
2. Before you sign a lease, confirm with the town that your use is allowed in that location.
3. Ask about flood history. Parts of Waterbury village flooded in 2011 and again in 2023.

Quick Facts

• Town population: 5,331 (2020 Census)
• Access: I-89 Exit 10, US Route 2, Route 100; Amtrak's Vermonter stops at the Waterbury-Stowe station
• Major local employers and draws: the State of Vermont's Waterbury Office Complex and Ben & Jerry's factory
• Our office: 26 North Main Street, Suite 2, Waterbury

Available Now

We don't have commercial space for lease in Waterbury at the moment. Our most recent office space, on South Main Street, is now leased. Call 802-253-4711 or contact us and tell us what you're looking for. We'll reach out when something fits.

Looking for Office or Commercial Space in Waterbury?

Good space in a small town often leases through word of mouth before it's widely advertised. The easiest way to hear about it is to let a local office know what you need. When you call, have these ready:

• Size: about how many square feet, or how many offices and people
• Use: office, retail, studio, light industrial, or something else
• Budget: monthly rent you're comfortable with, and whether that includes utilities
• Timing: when you need to move in, and how long a lease you want
• Must-haves: parking, street visibility, accessibility, signage, internet

Have Commercial Space to Lease in Waterbury?

If you own office, retail, or mixed-use space in Waterbury or nearby, we can help you find a tenant. We market the space, field inquiries, show it, and help you work through the terms. To get started, send us:

• The address, square footage, and a short description of the layout
• Your asking rent and what it includes (heat, electricity, snow removal, parking)
• When it's available and the lease length you prefer
• Any limits on use, such as no food service or no retail
• Photos, or a time when we can come take them

What to Check Before Signing a Commercial Lease

• Zoning and permits: check that your business is an allowed use at that address. The Town of Waterbury's Planning and Zoning office can tell you whether you need a permit before you open.
• Who pays for what: leases differ on whether rent covers property taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs, and snow removal. Get it in writing.
• Rent increases and renewal: ask how and when rent goes up, and whether you have an option to renew.
• Build-out: find out who pays for changes to the space, and whether they stay when you leave.
• Flood risk: look the address up on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the landlord about past flooding and what your insurance will cover.
• Legal review: a commercial lease is a binding contract. Have an attorney review it before you sign.

Buying a Commercial Building in Waterbury

If you're buying rather than leasing, Vermont's property transfer tax on a commercial property is 1.25% plus the 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, 1.47% in total. The lower rate on the first $200,000 applies only to a buyer's primary residence. If the building includes an apartment you'll live in, ask your attorney how the transfer tax return should split the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find office space for rent in Waterbury, VT?

Call New England Landmark Realty at 802-253-4711 with your size, budget, and move-in date. We don't have commercial space available right now, but we'll contact you when something fits.

Can you help me find a tenant for my commercial space?

Yes. We help Waterbury-area owners market office, retail, and mixed-use space, show it to prospective tenants, and work through lease terms.

Do I need a permit to open a business in a Waterbury commercial space?

It depends on the use and the location. Check with the Town of Waterbury's Planning and Zoning office before you sign a lease.

What is the transfer tax on a commercial building in Vermont?

Vermont charges 1.25% plus a 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, 1.47% in total, on the value of a commercial property transfer.

Where is Waterbury, VT?

Waterbury is in Washington County on I-89 at Exit 10, between Burlington and Montpelier, where Route 100 heads north to Stowe.

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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• Local Resources: Waterbury-area professionals
• Vermont Closing Costs Guide

Sources

• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax
• Town of Waterbury, Planning and Zoning
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center
• Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (Waterbury town, 5,331)

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