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Whiting VT Real Estate: Homes on Otter Creek between Middlebury and Brandon

By Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

Whiting is a small Addison County town of about 400 people in the Champlain Valley, with Otter Creek forming much of its eastern boundary. Vermont Route 30 runs through town between Sudbury and Cornwall, toward Middlebury to the north. Whiting is home to Otter Creek Academy, the pre-K through grade 6 school it shares with Leicester and Sudbury, and older students attend Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon. Current Whiting listings appear at the bottom of this page, and our Whiting market report shows recent sales and prices.

Whiting at a Glance

• County: Addison
• ZIP code: 05778
• Population: 405 (2020 Census)
• Area: about 13.7 square miles
• Neighbors: Shoreham, Cornwall, Salisbury, Leicester, and Sudbury
• River: Otter Creek, along much of the eastern boundary
• Schools: Otter Creek Academy (PreK-6) in Whiting; Otter Valley Union High School (7-12)

Living in Whiting

Whiting is a small rural town in the southern Champlain Valley, named for John Whiting, an early landholder. Route 30 follows a hilltop through pasture land in Sudbury, Whiting, and Cornwall, with views of the Green Mountains to the east and the Adirondacks to the west. Otter Creek, one of Vermont's longest rivers, winds along the town's eastern edge.

Notable people from Whiting include Philetus Sawyer, later a U.S. congressman and senator from Wisconsin, and poet and reformer Lucy Hall Washington.

Middlebury is north on Route 30, and Brandon is a short drive to the southeast.

Schools

Whiting is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District. Otter Creek Academy at Leicester, Sudbury and Whiting, located on South Main Street in Whiting, serves pre-K through grade 6, and students in grades 7 through 12 attend Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon.

Homes in Whiting

Buyers in Whiting find farmhouses, farmland, rural homes on acreage with valley and mountain views, and land. See what's for sale now in the listings below, and check recent sale prices in the Whiting market report, which updates as homes sell.

For homes near Otter Creek or its low-lying fields, read the seller's flood disclosure and check the flood zone. For farmland or land, confirm septic suitability and whether the parcel is enrolled in Current Use. For older homes, plan for a thorough inspection, including lead paint for homes built before 1978.

Getting Around

• Vermont Route 30 runs through Whiting, north through Cornwall toward Middlebury and south through Sudbury.

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; 1.47% for land; and a VHFA-financed primary residence is exempt on the first $250,000. Estimate your costs with our Vermont Home Cost Calculator, and see our Vermont home inspection guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools serve Whiting?

Otter Creek Academy in Whiting for pre-K through grade 6, shared with Leicester and Sudbury, and Otter Valley Union High School in Brandon for grades 7 through 12.

What is the ZIP code for Whiting, VT?

05778.

What county is Whiting, VT in?

Addison County.

How far is Whiting from Middlebury?

Middlebury is north of Whiting on Vermont Route 30, through Cornwall.

How do I see recent home prices in Whiting?

Our Whiting 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: Middlebury, Brandon, Sudbury

Sources

• Whiting, Vermont (county, population, area, ZIP code, name, neighbors, Otter Creek, notable people)
• Vermont Route 30
• Otter Creek Academy at Leicester, Sudbury and Whiting
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax