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Closing Costs: St. Johnsbury, VT

Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Median Home Price
$195K
Population
7K
Avg Monthly Rent
$980
Property Tax Rate
1.9%
St. Johnsbury vs Vermont Median
The median home price in St. Johnsbury is $195,000, which is 49% below the Vermont state median of $380,000.

Mortgage Calculator — St. Johnsbury, VT

Pre-filled with St. Johnsbury median home price and Vermont tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,387
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$986
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$401
per month
Total Interest Paid
$199K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$355K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$156,000
Principal & Interest$986
Property Taxes$309
Homeowners Insurance$92
Total Monthly PITI$1,387

Closing Costs — St. Johnsbury, VT

Estimated closing costs based on Vermont rates and fees applied to St. Johnsbury prices.

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Vermont: Avg closing costs 1.6% of price. Transfer tax: 1.45%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$10,686
5.5% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$1,829
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,425
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$2,828
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$3,605
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,404
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,275
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$2,828
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$926
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,100
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$469
Escrow Reserves$1,110
Total Closing Costs$10,686

Buying a Home in St. Johnsbury, Vermont

The median home price in St. Johnsbury is $195,000, 49% below the Vermont state median of $380,000. With a population of 7,364, St. Johnsbury is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Vermont.

Property taxes in Vermont average 1.9% annually. This higher-than-average tax rate means a $195,000 home in St. Johnsbury would carry roughly $309/month in property taxes alone — plan accordingly. Homeowners insurance in Vermont runs approximately $1,100 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in St. Johnsbury is $980/month. The price-to-rent ratio in St. Johnsbury is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

St. Johnsbury offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with Vermont's VHFA MOVE Mortgage program.

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