| By County | Median Price | VS 2024 | Units Sold | VS 2024 | New Listings | VS 2024 | Average DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Five Counties | $141,000 | -8.1% | 116 | 3.6% | 228 | 9.6% | 134 |
| Chittenden County | $250,000 | 11.1% | 25 | 8.7% | 42 | -2.3% | 125 |
| Addison County | $145,000 | 13.7% | 17 | -29.2% | 45 | 36.4% | 63 |
| Franklin County | $89,000 | -1.0% | 25 | 31.6% | 50 | -9.1% | 182 |
| Grand Isle County | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 | 0.0% | |||
| Washington County | $146,500 | -26.4% | 38 | 15.2% | 65 | 18.2% | 125 |
| Lamoille County | $120,000 | 36.4% | 23 | -14.8% | 56 | -9.7% | 131 |
Land sales in northwest and central Vermont remained resilient so far in 2025, despite downward pressure on prices. Across the counties, the median sale price of land declined 8.14% to $141,000, while the average sale price dropped sharply by 33.65% to $183,952. This significant dip in average pricing suggests fewer premium parcels sold this year. Nonetheless, 116 land parcels were sold, marking a slight 3.57% increase in activity compared to 2024. The pace of the market has slowed slightly, with average days on market (DOM) rising to 134 days, up 8%.
At the county level, Chittenden County retained the highest land values, with a median sale price of $250,000—up 11% year-over-year—and 25 parcels sold, a healthy 8.7% increase. In contrast, Addison County experienced a significant slowdown in both volume and pace: sales fell 29%, even as the median price rose to $145,000. Franklin County saw a 31.6% jump in unit sales, despite a modest 1% drop in median sale price, showing growing buyer interest in more affordable parcels. Washington County recorded the highest sales volume, with 38 parcels sold, but also experienced the steepest pricing drop—median sales price down 26%, and the average sales price down 62%. Meanwhile, Lamoille County posted the region’s highest price appreciation, with a median sales price jump of 36% to $120,000, even though the number of parcels sold dipped slightly.
Looking at historical context, 2025’s median sale price of land at $141,000 remains well above pre-pandemic levels (the median was just $76,500 in 2017). While sales volumes are far below the 2021 pandemic peak of 274 units, they have stabilized in recent years. The rising number of new listings (+9.6%) signals growing seller confidence and may offer buyers more negotiating room in the months ahead. Despite overall pricing volatility, land remains an attractive option for buyers seeking custom builds, especially as home inventory remains tight in many Vermont towns.
Footnotes:
- PrimeMLS, PrimeMLS.com