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Housing in Wells

4 homes sold in Wells in the last year, at a typical $384K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Wells homes are listed.

Homes sold
4
March 2025 to February 2026
Typical sale price
$384K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$244
Vermont $244
Paid vs. asking
92.2%
0% sold over asking
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Wells home costs about $2,439 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Wells’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Wells’ 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Wells is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Wells

Five things worth knowing

1.4%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $384K home, about $5,230 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
C+

Schools

The schools grade for Wells, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Wells
48 min

Typical commute

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

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?

Post your home to Wells, free

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

Questions about buying a home in Wells

What do homes sell for in Wells, VT?

4 homes sold in the year to February 2026 at a typical $384K, $244 a square foot.

How much are property taxes in Wells?

About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $384K home that’s near $5,230.

Where can I see homes for sale in Wells?

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

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).