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$428,758$415 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Jan 12, 2026

1197 ROUTE 30

DORSET, VT 05251
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,032 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$429K
$351K low$506K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jan 12, 2026
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$428,758
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$343,006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,259 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$478,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$420,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,490

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.22
93
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
10
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.143 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 05251These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,011
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,839
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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.Absentee owner
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

1197 Route 30 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Dorset 05251
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Bennington County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Bennington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Dorset 05251

What homes are worth in Dorset 05251

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$222K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Dorset 05251.

How it measures up in Dorset 05251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorset 05251.

Estimated value$428,758
CheaperTypical $742,277Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $664Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 3.25 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 1197 Route 30 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorset 05251Bennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$428,75817% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41523% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,032 ft²44% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac2% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than197058% of homes48% of homes

About 1197 Route 30

How much is 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT is $428,758 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $351,478 to $506,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT last sell?

1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT last sold on Jan 12, 2026 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT?

1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,032 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT built?

1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

How does 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT compare to other homes in Dorset 05251?

Among the 963 homes in Dorset 05251, it is worth more than 17% of them ($428,758 against a typical $742,277), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($415 against a typical $664), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,032 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 3.25 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1970 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Bennington County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1197 Route 30, Dorset, VT was $5,259. The county assessed it at $478,350.

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