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Weston VT Real Estate: Homes in a Classic Vermont Village on the West River

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Weston is a small Windsor County town of about 620 people on Vermont Route 100 and the West River. Its historic village, laid out around the Farrar Park green, is home to the original Vermont Country Store, founded here in 1946, and the Weston Playhouse, Vermont's oldest professional theater, founded in 1935. Weston students attend Flood Brook School for grades K-8 and choose their high school, including Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester. Current Weston listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Weston market report shows recent sales and prices.

Weston at a Glance

• County: Windsor
• ZIP code: 05161
• Population: 623 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 35.2 square miles
• Village: Weston Village Historic District, 62 acres, on the National Register since 1985
• River: the West River
• Schools: Flood Brook School (K-8); high school choice

Living in Weston

Weston village began around 1780 with a sawmill where Cold Spring Brook meets the West River, and grew into the village you see today. The 62-acre historic district, along Route 100, centers on Farrar Park, the green laid out in the 1880s, and includes the 1795 Farrar Tavern, where the town held its first town meeting, the Wilder Memorial Library, and homes from the late 1700s to the 1930s.

Vrest and Ellen Orton opened the Vermont Country Store here in 1946, and the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, founded in 1935, is Vermont's oldest professional theater. Bromley is a short drive west, and Route 100 leads north to Ludlow and Okemo.

Schools and High School Choice

Weston is part of the Taconic and Green Regional School District, in the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union. Students in grades K-8 attend Flood Brook School in Londonderry. For high school, families choose among options including Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Green Mountain Union High School in Chester, Leland and Gray Union High School in Townshend, and Long Trail School in Dorset.

Homes in Weston

Buyers in Weston find historic village homes, farmhouses, homes along the West River, rural homes and estates on acreage, and land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Weston market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near the West River or its brooks, read the seller's flood disclosure, check the flood zone and flood history, and price flood insurance. For older village homes, plan for a thorough inspection, including lead paint for homes built before 1978. Planning to rent the property short term? Check the town's current rules first.

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 100 runs through Weston, north toward Ludlow and Okemo and south toward Londonderry.

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

Is the Vermont Country Store in Weston?

Yes. Vrest and Ellen Orton founded the original Vermont Country Store in Weston in 1946.

What county is Weston, VT in?

Windsor County.

What is the ZIP code for Weston, VT?

05161.

What schools serve Weston?

Flood Brook School in Londonderry for grades K-8, then high school choice among options including Burr and Burton Academy, Green Mountain Union, Leland and Gray, and Long Trail School.

How do I see recent home prices in Weston?

Our Weston 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 Second Home Buying Guide
• Nearby: Peru, Manchester, Winhall (Stratton), Proctorsville

Sources

• Weston, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP code, Vermont Country Store, Weston Playhouse, West River, Route 100)
• Weston Village Historic District
• Town of Weston, Education
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax