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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

279 E MAIN ST

NEWPORT, VT 05855
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,040 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,743 (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.$93,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$75,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,200

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.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
49
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
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.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyORLEANS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Newport City Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
H
North Country Union High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
North Country Union Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Newport City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05855These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,907
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.119 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,850
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,352
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

279 E Main St 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Orleans County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Orleans County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Orleans County

How it measures up in Newport 05855

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport 05855.

Living area2,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 279 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewport 05855Orleans County
Living areabigger than2,040 ft²78% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac6% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192026% of homes22% of homes

About 279 E Main St

When did 279 E Main St, Newport, VT last sell?

279 E Main St, Newport, VT last sold on Aug 2, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 E Main St, Newport, VT?

279 E Main St, Newport, VT has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,040 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 279 E Main St, Newport, VT built?

279 E Main St, Newport, VT was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 E Main St, Newport, VT?

279 E Main St, Newport, VT is assigned to Newport City Elementary School (elementary), rated D; North Country Union High School (high), rated D-; North Country Union Junior High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Newport City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 E Main St, Newport, VT compare to other homes in Newport 05855?

Among the 2,978 homes in Newport 05855, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,040 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1920 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 E Main St, Newport, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 E Main St, Newport, VT was $1,743. The county assessed it at $93,200.

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