The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05483 sells for about $294,500, or $165 per square foot.
Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,605 a month.
ZIP 05483 — Sheldon
The Starksboro housing market remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for rural properties. Prices have remained flat over the last year, reflecting a balanced market where limited supply meets moderate buyer interest. The area continues to attract those seeking a quiet, family-oriented environment.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while remaining within a manageable driving distance of regional employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 1.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 4.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05487, Addison County VT
Starksboro maintains a low crime rate consistent with rural Addison County, with incidents primarily limited to property-related issues rather than violent crime.
Public education is served by the Robinson Elementary School and regional union high schools, generally regarded as providing a stable, community-focused learning environment.
The area faces typical Vermont rural hazards, including seasonal flooding risks near waterways and winter-related infrastructure challenges, with insurance premiums reflecting regional wildfire and storm exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale tourism, and proximity to larger employment hubs in Chittenden County, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the town level based on fair market value, with education funding determined by a statewide property tax formula that varies by local school district spending.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents traveling toward Bristol, Hinesburg, or the Burlington metropolitan area for employment.
The town offers extensive access to the Green Mountains, local hiking trails, and rural outdoor spaces, with limited commercial shopping centers located within the immediate town boundaries.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family housing options available.
The local economy is primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Burlington and Middlebury areas.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with Route 116 and Route 17 serving as the primary corridors for regional travel.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character of the town, with minimal large-scale residential or commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The town conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property assessments align with current market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies, with no significant MUD or PID structures present.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and potential for weather-related claims.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Camping des chutes Hunter414.1 mi
- EURO-SPA4.519 mi
- Camping des chutes Hunter414.1 mi
- Beat & Betterave - Nanobrasserie & Café4.714.3 mi
- Restaurant A La Bonne Fourchette3.918.4 mi
- Pizzeria Bedford4.216.5 mi
- Lake Carmi State Park4.48.3 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.711.4 mi
- Hard'ack Recreation Area4.75.6 mi
- Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building and Visitor Contact Station4.611.2 mi
- St Albans Bay Town Park4.58.5 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.719.1 mi
- Historic Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge4.818.5 mi
- Missisquoi County Museum4.617.1 mi
- Lake Carmi State Park4.48.3 mi
- Kill Kare State Park4.711.4 mi
- Hard'ack Recreation Area4.75.6 mi
- St Albans Bay Town Park4.58.5 mi
- Taylor Park4.56.3 mi
- Hero's Welcome4.614.8 mi
- North Hero Marina4.415 mi
- Champlain Country Club4.54.7 mi
- Market 324.15.1 mi
- Highgate Commons Shopping Center4.24.7 mi
- Saint Albans Shopping Center4.26 mi
- Burlington International Airport429.2 mi
- Plattsburgh International Airport4.227.5 mi
- Green valley taxi - BTV -Airport Taxi527.3 mi
- 89 TAXI - Airport taxi - BTV shuttle4.928.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation access.
Historic community center and local landmark.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.