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$406,784$132 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

3181 VERMONT ROUTE 78

HIGHGATE CENTER, VT 05459
0
Baths
3,086 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$407K
$366K low$448K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,718 (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.$458,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$394,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$458,500

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.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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%

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How this home compares

3181 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 more than 80% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Franklin County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Older than 92% 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
$115K$571K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$406,784
CheaperTypical $317,041Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area3,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 3181 Vermont Route 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighgate Center 05459Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,78480% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13216% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than3,086 ft²97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac3% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18709% of homes8% of homes

About 3181 Vermont Route 78

How much is 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT is $406,784 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $365,686 to $447,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sell?

3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT has 3,086 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT built?

3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT compare to other homes in Highgate Center 05459?

Among the 836 homes in Highgate Center 05459, it is worth more than 80% of them ($406,784 against a typical $317,041), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($132 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,086 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1870 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 62% 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 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3181 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was $7,718. The county assessed it at $458,500.

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