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$473,548$135 / 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 90How 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 $230,000 on Jun 26, 2019

261 US ROUTE 5 N

FAIRLEE, VT 05045
7
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,506 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$474K
$425K low$522K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Jun 26, 2019
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.$473,548
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$378,838

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$302,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,600

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.39
49
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.
52
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.
1
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.27 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
CountyORANGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.47
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 05045These 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.132
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.78%
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.8.1%
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.2,173
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,123
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$96,675
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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.Yes

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

261 Us Route 5 N 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 83% of homes in Orange County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Fairlee 05045
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Orange County

What homes are worth in Fairlee 05045

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

This home
$157K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Fairlee 05045.

How it measures up in Fairlee 05045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairlee 05045.

Estimated value$473,548
CheaperTypical $389,145Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $268Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area3,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 1.84 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

How 261 Us Route 5 N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairlee 05045Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$473,54868% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1352% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than3,506 ft²95% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac14% of homes9% of homes

About 261 Us Route 5 N

How much is 261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT is $473,548 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $425,490 to $521,606. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT last sell?

261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT last sold on Jun 26, 2019 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT?

261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT has 7 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,506 square feet of living space and a 0.47-acre lot.

How does 261 Us Route 5 N, Fairlee, VT compare to other homes in Fairlee 05045?

Among the 717 homes in Fairlee 05045, it is worth more than 68% of them ($473,548 against a typical $389,145), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($135 against a typical $268), it is bigger than 95% of them (3,506 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 1.84 ac). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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