Why Live in West Fairlee
West Fairlee is a quiet rural neighborhood in Orange County, known for its forested hills and gravel roads that wind past farmhouses, wooded lots, and seasonal cabins. With a population of fewer than 650 residents, the community offers expansive tracts of land with views of Vermont's Green Mountains. The area is historically significant, having been established in 1797 and experiencing economic changes due to the copper mining industry and the 1883 Ely War. Today, West Fairlee is a growing bedroom community with a landscape of vast forests and farmland. Homes range from Dutch Colonials and colonial-style farmhouses near the village center to secluded log cabins and private estates on rural roads. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a very low crime risk. Local features include Lake Fairlee and Lake Morey, which offer recreational activities such as boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Brushwood Forest provides miles of trails for hiking and wildlife observation. Nearby amenities in Fairlee, Thetford, and Bradford include shopping and dining options, with Baker’s General Store being the closest grocer. Essential services are accessible via Vermont State Route 113 and State Route 244, with medical facilities about 25 miles away in Lebanon.
Home Trends in West Fairlee, VT
On average, homes in West Fairlee, VT sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Fairlee, VT over the last 12 months is $382,500, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$382,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$423
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%