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$374,284$246 / 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 92How 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

278 HOWSE RD

ORLEANS, VT 05860
1
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,523 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.
5.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$374K
$343K low$405K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,525 (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.$215,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,000

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.Conventional
CountyORLEANS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Coventry Village SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Coventry School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05860These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,296
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.31 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,562
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

278 Howse 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Orleans 05860
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Orleans 05860
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Orleans 05860

What homes are worth in Orleans 05860

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

This home
$86K$802K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Orleans 05860.

How it measures up in Orleans 05860

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Orleans 05860.

Estimated value$374,284
CheaperTypical $267,047Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $246Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,523 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size5.27 ac
SmallerTypical 2.1 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 278 Howse Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOrleans 05860Orleans County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,28477% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24651% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,523 ft²68% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.27 ac60% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than200283% of homes83% of homes

About 278 Howse Rd

How much is 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT is $374,284 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $343,427 to $405,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT last sell?

278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT?

278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT has 1 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,523 square feet of living space and a 5.27-acre lot.

When was 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT built?

278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT?

278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT is assigned to Coventry Village School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Coventry School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT compare to other homes in Orleans 05860?

Among the 1,412 homes in Orleans 05860, it is worth more than 77% of them ($374,284 against a typical $267,047), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($246 against a typical $246), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,523 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (5.27 ac against a typical 2.1 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (2002 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Orleans County, it is worth more than 66% 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 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Howse Rd, Orleans, VT was $3,525. The county assessed it at $215,000.

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