The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 05442 sells for about $422,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,542 a month.
ZIP 05442 — Belvidere
The housing market in 05442 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural Vermont trends. Demand is driven by a limited supply of available homes, keeping the market balanced despite broader economic pressures. Most activity is concentrated in single-family residential sales.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who prioritize natural surroundings over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 3.8% · poverty 5.5% — 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 4.5%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 05442, Lamoille County VT
The area is served by local public schools within the Lamoille County region, generally characterized by small class sizes and rural community integration.
The region faces typical New England climate risks, including seasonal flooding near water bodies and winter storm impacts; property insurance remains stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small-scale service industries, with limited 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.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use due to the rural nature of the ZIP, with travel times to regional employment hubs in Chittenden County often exceeding 30-40 minutes.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking trails, local parks, and proximity to Vermont's natural landscapes and seasonal sports.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family housing options and a reliance on single-family rentals.
The local economy is primarily supported by small businesses, agriculture, and tourism-related services within Lamoille County.
Public transit is extremely limited; residents rely almost exclusively on private vehicles for transportation.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements and preservation of rural land use.
The Lamoille County appraisal process follows standard Vermont municipal assessment practices for property taxation.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk assessments common to rural Vermont.
Data retrieved from Data Commons and 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.
- Jay Peak Resort4.516.1 mi
- Smugglers' Notch Resort4.511.7 mi
- Pump House Indoor Waterpark4.416.1 mi
- Stowe Mountain Resort4.215.9 mi
- Château Ste-Agnès4.419.8 mi
- Martell's at the Red Fox4.411.1 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.812.2 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.710 mi
- Brewster River Gorge Trailhead4.89.9 mi
- ArborTrek Canopy Adventures4.911.5 mi
- Smugglers' Notch Distillery4.59.6 mi
- Historic Grist Mill Covered Bridge4.710 mi
- Rock Art Brewery4.813.9 mi
- Historic Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge4.88.9 mi
- World Famous Monkey House Customs4.119.2 mi
- Remarkable Things at Stowe Craft4.819.6 mi
- Green River Reservoir State Park4.812.2 mi
- Brewster River Gorge Trailhead4.89.9 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 and outdoor recreation access.
Maintained trails for seasonal use including snowmobiling and hiking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.