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Housing in Reading

8 homes sold in Reading in the last year, at a typical $824K

Redfin reports Reading’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 05062, which takes in Reading and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Reading homes are listed.

Homes sold
8
ZIP 05062 · June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$824K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$343
Vermont $245
Paid vs. asking
100%
13% sold over asking
For sale now
1
May 2026 · 0 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Reading home costs about $5,347 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Reading’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Reading’s 1.5% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Reading is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Reading

Four things worth knowing

1.5%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $824K home, about $12,560 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
33 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Reading.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

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Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Reading. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Reading with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Reading

What do homes sell for in Reading, VT?

8 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $824K, $343 a square foot.

Is Reading a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 0 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 100% of asking on average.

How much are property taxes in Reading?

About 1.5% of a home’s value a year. On a $824K home that’s near $12,560.

Where can I see homes for sale in Reading?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Reading’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Reading.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 05062, which takes in Reading and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).