The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05046 sells for about $329,000, or $213 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 05046 — Groton
The housing market in 05046 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand and seasonal interest in the Lake Morey area, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This area fits retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, as it lacks the density and infrastructure for urban commuters or large-scale investors.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 7.8% — 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 3.3%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05046, Orange County VT
Schools serving the area are generally small, rural public institutions within the Orange East Supervisory Union.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near the Connecticut River and requires standard rural property insurance coverage for wildfire and winter storm exposure.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by small-scale local businesses and tourism related to Lake Morey, with minimal large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level in Vermont, with rates determined by local school district budgets and state-wide education funding formulas.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along the I-91 corridor toward employment hubs in the Upper Valley region.
The area is anchored by Lake Morey, which features a renowned ice skating trail, and offers extensive access to hiking trails, golf, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for seasonal or long-term housing, with limited multi-family development.
The local economy is driven by tourism, hospitality, and small-scale agriculture, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the Upper Valley.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-91 serving as the primary artery for regional travel.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning, with no major large-scale commercial projects currently in the pipeline.
The Orange County appraisal process follows Vermont state standards for annual property valuation based on fair market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal levies, with no significant MUD/PID infrastructure districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the rural nature of the area and potential for winter-related claims.
Vermont is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Vermont law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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- Stillwater State Park4.63.5 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.82.9 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.85 mi
- Groton State Forest4.83.7 mi
- Goodrich's Maple Farm4.88.9 mi
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- Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium4.714.9 mi
- Vermont Granite Museum4.615.5 mi
- Vermont Historical Society Museum4.618.2 mi
- Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge4.711.1 mi
- Ricker Pond State Park4.82.1 mi
- Stillwater State Park4.63.5 mi
- Boulder Beach State Park4.82.9 mi
- Owls Head Mt.4.85 mi
- Groton State Forest4.83.7 mi
- Shaw's4.111.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a famous ice skating trail and recreational boating.
Provides golf and seasonal entertainment for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.