Blending rural and suburban on the outskirts of Barre
Dotted with the quarries that first led to Barre’s prominence, central Vermont’s Websterville community fosters a small-town feel while remaining rooted in its rich granite history. The suburban neighborhood flanks the Barre Gray Quarry, a 600-foot-deep excavation site and the birthplace of Barre Gray Granite, a well-known natural stone lauded for its durability and distinct coloring. The site is the largest operating deep-hole granite quarry in the world, and along with its Rock of Ages Visitors Center, it attracts a myriad of tourists annually. Websterville, along with neighboring Graniteville, was initially established as housing for the quarry workers who sought proximity to their employer. “That’s why Websterville is on one side of the quarry, and Graniteville is on the other,” explains local Realtor and Barre native Brandon Fowler. “People who are not from here don’t recognize that Barre is Barre,” he says, noting that other than the boundaries of Barre City and Barre Town, neighborhood edges seem to blur. “There are these little villages, but it’s all one big community. You can drive through Websterville, Graniteville and South Barre in about 12 minutes.”
Folk- and colonial-style homes offer more space
While Graniteville features workers’ cottages that are set closer together, Websterville features a greater number of vernacular, folk-style houses situated with a little more space in between. Many of these homes showcase Queen Anne characteristics like bay windows and wrapped front porches. Small colonial-inspired builds and minimalistic ranch-style homes are also peppered in between. Prices for real estate in Websterville can range from $180,000 for a small ranch to $510,000 for a three-bedroom colonial-style home.
Homes in Websterville were originally built to house quarry workers.
A colonial style home has a red door and black shutters in Fairfax Village.
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Shops in East Barre, restaurants in downtown
East Barre, which flanks Websterville, has a few shops lining Mill Street, such as Last Time Around Antiques and the Vermont Flannel Co.’s flagship factory store. In downtown Barre, additional local shops and eateries sit along North Main Street. Restaurants range from casual pizza joints like Pearl Street Pizza and Simply Subs and Pizza to cozy contemporary spots such as The Quarry Kitchen and Spirits, which serves American favorites and cocktails at its corner location. Grocery options include AR Market and Quality Market in downtown Barre and a Hannaford in South Barre.
AR Market, near Websterville, is a locally owned supermarket with fresh produce and a deli.
The Quarry Kitchen, near Websterville, serves American pub style cuisine with a full bar.
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Heritage Fest celebrates Barre’s history
Barre City puts on a slew of events. Most are hosted by Barre Partnership, an organization that promotes everything from local businesses to social gatherings. “They have craft fairs, holiday gatherings, festivals and concerts,” Fowler says. “Anyone who is moving to Barre should look them up.” The city’s biggest event is Heritage Fest, a celebration in July that honors the area’s rich cultural history. Local craft and food vendors line Main Street, while live music and performances provide additional entertainment throughout the weekend.
Outdoor recreation with scenic quarry views
Apart from the daily tours that start at the Rock of Ages Visitors Center, residents can also catch a glimpse of the natural quarry sites that spread across the area’s landscape at Millstone Hill. Hiking trails snake around peaceful bodies of water and the Barre Medium Quarry, a closed granite facility that operated for 25 years and is now a historic landmark. The Quarries Disc Golf course also winds through the densely wooded terrain while offering scenic views of smaller quarries hidden in the forest.
The Upper Websterville Playground features play structures and basketball courts. Additional sporting facilities are available at the Barre Town Recreational Area. Shared with the town’s middle and elementary schools, the soccer field, baseball field and sports courts are open to the public when school is not in session. The recreational area also features the Town of Barre Community Dog Park and the Barre Recreational Skate Park.
The quarries of Millstone Hill are dotted around Websterville and show the area's history.
A person throws their disc at the Quarries Disc Golf course in Websterville.
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Two-school pipeline in Barre
The Barre Unified Union School District serves Graniteville students. Niche rates Barre Town Middle and Elementary School, which serves prekindergartners to eighth graders, a C-plus. Students may attend B-minus Spaulding High School, which boasts just under 500 students and has an 8-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The district's alternative school, Spaulding Educational Alternatives, emphasizes project-based learning via community participation and vocational training in agriculture and carpentry.
Proximity to downtown Barre and Montpelier
With Barre’s downtown 5 miles away and Downtown Montpelier about 10 miles northwest, Websterville residents benefit from proximity to shopping, dining and local entertainment. Route 302 and Interstate 89 are major thoroughfares just minutes away from the neighborhood. Burlington and its international airport are a 47-mile drive away.
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On average, homes in Websterville, VT sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Websterville, VT over the last 12 months is $297,375, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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