Is Wells River, VT 05081 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Wells River is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Wells River housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Orange County, VT

Population	842
Median income	$55,804
Average income	$65,834
Median home value	$275,000
Median rent	$1,021/month
Owner-occupied	66% of homes
Median year built	1970

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 05081; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Bradford 05033Balanced $164 /sq ft Brookfield 05036Seller’s market $191 /sq ft Chelsea 05038Seller’s market $154 /sq ft Corinth 05039Balanced $103 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Wells River real estate

What are property taxes in Wells River?

About 1.66% of a home’s value a year in Orange County, or roughly $6,640 on a $400,000 home.

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