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Last sold for $25,000 on Mar 31, 2016

157 WATKINS RD

CHESTER, VT 05143
2
Beds
1
Baths
720 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.
12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
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

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 · Mar 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,400 (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.$75,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,000

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.32
1
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.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

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 - Vacant Land
CountyWINDSOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 05143These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.4,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,594
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

157 Watkins Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Windsor County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Windsor County

How it measures up in Chester 05143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 05143.

Living area720 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,532 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size12 ac
SmallerTypical 4 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 157 Watkins Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 05143Windsor County
Living areabigger than720 ft²6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than12 ac74% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than197551% of homes50% of homes

About 157 Watkins Rd

When did 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT last sell?

157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT last sold on Mar 31, 2016 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT?

157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 720 square feet of living space and a 12.00-acre lot.

When was 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT built?

157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT compare to other homes in Chester 05143?

Among the 2,476 homes in Chester 05143, it is bigger than 6% of them (720 ft² against a typical 1,532 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (12 ac against a typical 4 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1975 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Watkins Rd, Chester, VT was $1,400. The county assessed it at $75,000.

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