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$291,548$261 / 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 96How 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

2156 VERMONT ROUTE 78

HIGHGATE CENTER, VT 05459
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,116 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.
3.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$292K
$280K low$303K high
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.$291,548
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$233,238

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,433 (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.$173,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,600

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.30
1
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.
87
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.

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
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.70
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 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%

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

2156 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 less than 71% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Newer than 78% 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
$110K$628K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$291,548
CheaperTypical $325,648Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$261
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size3.7 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 2156 Vermont Route 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighgate Center 05459Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$291,54836% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26173% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,116 ft²25% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.7 ac78% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than199975% of homes78% of homes

About 2156 Vermont Route 78

How much is 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT is $291,548 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $280,060 to $303,036. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sell?

2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sold on Oct 10, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,116 square feet of living space and a 3.70-acre lot.

When was 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT built?

2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 2156 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 36% of them ($291,548 against a typical $325,648), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($261 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,116 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3.7 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1999 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 29% 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 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2156 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was $2,433. The county assessed it at $173,600.

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