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$232,705$266 / 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 82How 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

2981 ROUTE 5

EAST THETFORD, VT 05043
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
876 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.
0.95 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$233K
$192K low$274K 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.$232,705
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$186,164

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,770 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$275,240 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$71,170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$204,070

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.0.95
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Thetford Academy
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Thetford Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.7 mi

Neighborhood · ZIP 05043These 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.56
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 100.92

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.835
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,080
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,828
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

2981 Route 5 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 97% of homes in East Thetford 05043
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Orange County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in East Thetford 05043
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in East Thetford 05043
  • Older than 75% of homes in East Thetford 05043

What homes are worth in East Thetford 05043

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

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$219K$905K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in East Thetford 05043.

How it measures up in East Thetford 05043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Thetford 05043.

Estimated value$232,705
CheaperTypical $444,995Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$266
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area876 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.95 ac
SmallerTypical 3.4 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 2981 Route 5 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Thetford 05043Orange County
Estimated valuepricier than$232,7053% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26646% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than876 ft²3% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.95 ac8% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196525% of homes34% of homes

About 2981 Route 5

How much is 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT is $232,705 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $191,659 to $273,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT last sell?

2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT?

2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 876 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT built?

2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT?

2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT is assigned to Thetford Academy (middle); Thetford Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT compare to other homes in East Thetford 05043?

Among the 308 homes in East Thetford 05043, it is worth more than 3% of them ($232,705 against a typical $444,995), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($266 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 3% of them (876 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.95 ac against a typical 3.4 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1965 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Orange County, it is worth more than 26% 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 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 2981 Route 5, East Thetford, VT was $7,770. The county assessed it at $275,240.

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