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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $269,000 on Dec 13, 2021

279 RIVER ST

MONTPELIER, VT 05602
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,202 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1897
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,000 · Dec 13, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,608 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$253,100 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
78
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.135 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWashington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.4 mi
M
Main Street Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Montpelier High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05602These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,420
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

279 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Montpelier 05602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montpelier 05602.

Living area2,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,525 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1897
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 279 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontpelier 05602Washington County
Living areabigger than2,202 ft²79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac46% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than189719% of homes14% of homes

About 279 River St

When did 279 River St, Montpelier, VT last sell?

279 River St, Montpelier, VT last sold on Dec 13, 2021 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 River St, Montpelier, VT?

279 River St, Montpelier, VT has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,202 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 279 River St, Montpelier, VT built?

279 River St, Montpelier, VT was built in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 River St, Montpelier, VT?

279 River St, Montpelier, VT is assigned to Union Elementary School (elementary); Main Street Middle School (middle), rated A+; Montpelier High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 River St, Montpelier, VT compare to other homes in Montpelier 05602?

Among the 4,404 homes in Montpelier 05602, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,202 ft² against a typical 1,525 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1897 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 River St, Montpelier, VT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 279 River St, Montpelier, VT was $3,608. The county assessed it at $253,100.

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