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Worcester VT Real Estate: Mountain Land on Route 12 North of Montpelier

Updated October 4, 2026 by Tony Walton, Principal Broker, New England Landmark Realty

Quick Answer

In 2026 through September 30, 10 single-family homes sold in Worcester at a median price of $390,000, with sales ranging from $236,250 to $867,500. Worcester moves slower than its neighbors: the median home sold in 40 days, and only 3 of the 10 sold within 30 days. The typical home had 3 bedrooms, about 1,800 square feet and about 6 acres.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Worcester is a small town of land and mountain views on Route 12, with the Worcester Range trails in town and Montpelier a short drive south. Homes here take longer to sell than in Berlin or Montpelier, so buyers have more room to negotiate, and sellers need to price to the recent sales from day one.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. The 2026 single-family median was $390,000 on 10 sales.
2. Half of the 10 homes sold had 10 acres or more.
3. Negotiation room: the median home sold at 94.6% of its original list price, and none sold above it.

Quick Facts

• 2026 median sale price: $390,000 (10 single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 30)
• Price range: $236,250 to $867,500
• Median days on market: 40
• Median sale price vs. original list: 94.6%
• Typical home: 3 bedrooms, about 1,800 sq ft, built around 1954, about 6 acres
• ZIP code: 05682
• Schools: Doty Memorial School (PreK to 6) and U-32 Middle and High School (7 to 12)

The Worcester Market Right Now

These figures come from our own PrimeMLS search of single-family sales in Worcester from January 1 to September 30, 2026, with the median calculated from the individual sales.

• Under $300,000: 3 sales
• $300,000 to $399,999: 3 sales
• $400,000 to $499,999: 3 sales
• $750,000 and up: 1 sale, on about 159 acres

Worcester gives buyers more time than most Central Vermont towns. Only 2 of the 10 homes sold at their original list price, none sold above it, and 3 sold 10% or more below. Homes that were priced right still moved: the 3 that sold within 30 days got a median 100% of their list price.

For current numbers, see the Worcester market report, updated from PrimeMLS.

How Worcester Compares

2026 single-family medians from our MLS analysis of each town:

• Montpelier: $477,500 (48 sales)
• Calais: $448,500 (12 sales)
• Worcester: $390,000 (10 sales)
• Middlesex: $353,500 (8 sales)

Worcester costs about $87,500 less than Montpelier at the median, and the typical Worcester home came with about 6 acres.

Why Buyers Choose Worcester

• Mountains in town. The Worcester Mountain Trail climbs about 2.5 miles to the summit, and the town also points hikers to Hunger Mountain's Middlesex Trail.
• Water nearby. The town lists Wrightsville Reservoir about 4 miles south and Lake Elmore about 9 miles north for swimming.
• Route 12. Worcester sits on Route 12 between Montpelier and Elmore, and the town notes the road is part of a popular cycling loop.
• Village life. Ladd Field in the village hosts soccer, baseball and the town's Fourth of July celebration.
• Schools. Doty Memorial School serves PreK to grade 6, and students in grades 7 to 12 attend U-32 Middle and High School in East Montpelier, part of the Washington Central Unified Union School District.

Costs to Plan For

• Property transfer tax at the median ($390,000): about $3,800 if it will be your primary residence, or about $14,100 for a second home.
• Rural systems and roads: expect private wells, septic systems and dirt roads. Budget for water testing, a septic inspection and winter plowing.
• Land: if a property is enrolled in Vermont's Current Use program, ask how that affects your taxes. See our Current Use guide.
• Monthly cost: our free Vermont Home Cost Calculator estimates the payment, taxes and cash to close.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Worcester, VT?

The median single-family sale price in Worcester was $390,000 for 2026 sales from January 1 to September 30, based on 10 sales, according to our analysis of PrimeMLS data. With so few sales, one or two can move the median.

How fast do homes sell in Worcester, VT?

Slower than most nearby towns. The median Worcester home sold in 40 days in 2026, and 3 of 10 sold within 30 days.

What schools serve Worcester, VT?

Doty Memorial School in Worcester serves PreK to grade 6, and U-32 Middle and High School in East Montpelier serves grades 7 to 12. Both are in the Washington Central Unified Union School District.

Is there hiking in Worcester, VT?

Yes. The Worcester Mountain Trail climbs about 2.5 miles to the summit, and the town also points hikers to Hunger Mountain's Middlesex Trail.

What ZIP code does Worcester, VT use?

Worcester uses ZIP code 05682.

What to Do Next

Thinking about buying or selling in Worcester? Call our office at 802-253-4711, reach Tony Walton directly at 802-233-4107, or contact us.

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Sources

• Prices, lot sizes, days on market and sale-to-list figures: New England Landmark Realty analysis of PrimeMLS single-family sales in Worcester, Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2026 (10 sales). Neighboring town medians from the same analysis for each town.
• Town of Worcester, Recreation (trails, Ladd Field, Route 12 cycling, nearby swimming)
• Doty Memorial School (grades, district) and Union 32 High School (location, grades, member towns)
• Worcester, Vermont (ZIP code)
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax