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$347,547$210 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1438 VERMONT ROUTE 78

HIGHGATE CENTER, VT 05459
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,658 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.
48.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$348K
$331K low$364K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,481 (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.$462,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$209,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$462,400

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.37
36
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
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.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.48.40
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 05459These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.1,701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,470
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

1438 Vermont Route 78 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 more than 65% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Franklin County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Highgate Center 05459

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

This home
$97K$544K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Highgate Center 05459.

How it measures up in Highgate Center 05459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highgate Center 05459.

Estimated value$347,547
CheaperTypical $304,778Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,658 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size48.4 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 1438 Vermont Route 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighgate Center 05459Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$347,54765% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21052% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,658 ft²67% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than48.4 ac94% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than199262% of homes69% of homes

About 1438 Vermont Route 78

How much is 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT is $347,547 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $331,337 to $363,757. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sell?

1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,658 square feet of living space and a 48.40-acre lot.

When was 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT built?

1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

How does 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT compare to other homes in Highgate Center 05459?

Among the 837 homes in Highgate Center 05459, it is worth more than 65% of them ($347,547 against a typical $304,778), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($210 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,658 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (48.4 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1992 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 47% 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 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was $6,481. The county assessed it at $462,400.

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