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Berlin VT Real Estate: Homes Between Montpelier and Barre

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

Quick Answer

In 2026 through September 30, 19 single-family homes sold in Berlin at a median price of $425,000, with sales ranging from $300,000 to $847,500. Berlin is one of the fastest markets in Central Vermont: the median home sold in 7 days, and 10 of the 19 sold within a week. The typical home had 3 bedrooms, about 1,800 square feet and about an acre.

Key Takeaways

Two-Sentence Summary

Berlin sits between Montpelier and Barre at I-89 Exit 7, home to Central Vermont Medical Center, and its homes sell quickly in a tight price band: 11 of 19 sales landed between $400,000 and $499,999. Priced right, a Berlin home sells in about a week; priced high, it sits for months and sells about 9% below its first asking price.

If You Only Remember 3 Things

1. The 2026 single-family median was $425,000 on 19 sales.
2. Speed: the median home sold in 7 days, and 11 of 19 sold within 30 days at a median 99.4% of original list.
3. Overpricing costs: the 4 homes that took 100+ days sold at a median 90.7% of their original price.

Quick Facts

• 2026 median sale price: $425,000 (19 single-family sales, Jan 1 to Sept 30)
• Price range: $300,000 to $847,500
• Median days on market: 7
• Median sale price vs. original list: 95.7%
• Typical home: 3 bedrooms, about 1,800 sq ft, built around 1972, about 1 acre
• Highway access: I-89 Exit 7
• Schools: Berlin Elementary (PreK to 6) and U-32 Middle and High School (7 to 12)

The Berlin Market Right Now

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

• $300,000 to $399,999: 6 sales
• $400,000 to $499,999: 11 sales
• $750,000 and up: 2 sales, both on larger lots (8.5 and 27 acres)

No single-family home sold in Berlin for less than $300,000 this year, and none sold between $500,000 and $749,999. Newer homes are scarce: only 4 of the 19 were built in 2006 or later, including two homes built in 2020 and 2022 that sold for $475,000 and $499,000.

Pricing decides the outcome. Ten homes sold within a week. The 4 that stayed on the market 100 days or more sold at a median 90.7% of their original list price. Three homes sold 10% or more below their first price.

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

How Berlin Compares

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

• East Montpelier: $550,000 (15 sales)
• Montpelier: $477,500 (48 sales)
• Berlin: $425,000 (19 sales)
• Barre Town: $397,500 (64 sales)
• Barre City: $299,750 (48 sales)

Berlin costs about $50,000 less than Montpelier at the median and about $28,000 more than Barre Town, with both downtowns a short drive away. See our Montpelier vs. Barre comparison for more.

Why Buyers Choose Berlin

• Location. Berlin sits between Montpelier and Barre, with I-89 Exit 7 in town for commutes toward Burlington or south toward Randolph.
• Health care close by. Central Vermont Medical Center, the region's hospital, is in Berlin.
• Travel and shopping. Edward F. Knapp State Airport and the Barre-Montpelier Road shopping corridor are both in town.
• Berlin Pond. Montpelier's drinking water supply. The state bans internal combustion motors on the pond, but boating without them is allowed.
• Schools. Berlin Elementary 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.
• Mailing addresses. Depending on the part of town, Berlin addresses use the Montpelier (05602), Barre (05641) or Northfield (05663) ZIP code, so search by town, not ZIP.

Costs to Plan For

• Property transfer tax at the median ($425,000): about $4,300 if it will be your primary residence, or about $15,400 for a second home.
• Older homes: the typical Berlin home sold this year was built around 1972. Budget for a full home inspection, and check the age of the roof, heating system and septic.
• Monthly cost: our free Vermont Home Cost Calculator estimates the payment, taxes and cash to close.

Read our Vermont home inspection guide and closing costs guide before you make an offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Berlin, VT?

The median single-family sale price in Berlin was $425,000 for 2026 sales from January 1 to September 30, based on 19 sales, according to our analysis of PrimeMLS data.

How fast do homes sell in Berlin, VT?

Fast. The median Berlin home sold in 7 days in 2026, and 10 of 19 sold within a week. Homes that sat 100 days or more sold at a median 90.7% of their original list price.

What schools serve Berlin, VT?

Berlin Elementary School 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 a hospital in Berlin, VT?

Yes. Central Vermont Medical Center, the main hospital for central Vermont, is located in Berlin.

What ZIP code does Berlin, VT use?

Berlin addresses use 05602 (Montpelier), 05641 (Barre) or 05663 (Northfield), depending on the part of town.

What to Do Next

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

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Sources

• Prices, days on market and sale-to-list figures: New England Landmark Realty analysis of PrimeMLS single-family sales in Berlin, Jan 1 to Sept 30, 2026 (19 sales). Neighboring town medians from the same analysis for each town.
• Union 32 High School (location, grades, member towns including Berlin)
• Berlin, Vermont (hospital, airport, ZIP codes)
• Town of Berlin, Schools (Berlin Elementary PreK to 6, U-32 grades 7 to 12)
• Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Berlin Pond decision (2014)
• Vermont Route 62 (I-89 Exit 7)
• Vermont Department of Taxes, Property Transfer Tax