537 Railroad Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT, 05819
About This Home
Welcome to this truly unique property in the heart of downtown St. Johnsbury. This one-of-a-kind building offers potential for residential conversion, live-work, or creative mixed use. Originally built as a church, this building offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to create your dream residence. The structure retains many original architectural features - soaring ceilings, large windows, classic trims, and an open floor-plan with flexible layout possibilities, the expansive square footage allows for endless design options. The second floor offers a full indoor basketball court that could easily be converted to a pickleball court, ideal for fitness enthusiasts, hosting guests, or countless other uses. Adding to its character, the property is complete with a historic church bell, and intricate stain-glass windows that flood the space with color and light, showcasing the property's artistry and craftsmanship. Perfectly situated in a prominent downtown location in the heart of St. Johnsbury, you'll enjoy convenient access to shops, schools, dining, and local attractions. The adaptive nature of the space offers tremendous potential, and a rare opportunity to own a truly unique property in the historic Village of Saint Johnsbury.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1851
Materials
- Foundation: Brick,Concrete,Fieldstone
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic Vintage,Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Partial,Exterior Stairs,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 10,826
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Radiator,Steam
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 15,361
- Total interior livable area: 10,826 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom,Access to Parking,Accessibility Features,Hard Surface Flooring
Details
- Zoning description: Commercial
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 276
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Level,Major Road Frontage,Sidewalks,In Town,Near Shopping
Parking
- Parking features: Paved
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Hurricane
- Ice Storm
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,044 | $48,528 |
| Home Insurance | $305 | $3,660 |
| Property Taxes | $1,073 | $12,876 |
| Electricity | $1,377 | $16,526 |
| Total | $6,799 | $81,588 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | Listed for sale | $799,950 |
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