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$177,939$235 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $20,000 on Jan 22, 2009

473 ELM ST

CHESTER, VT 05143
2
Beds
1
Baths
756 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$178K
$162K low$194K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jan 22, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,840 (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.$98,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,600

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.40
41
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.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountyWINDSOR
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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.Deck

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 05143These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.73%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.6%
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.4,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,594
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,961
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

473 Elm 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Windsor County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Windsor County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Windsor County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Chester 05143
  • Older than 76% of homes in Chester 05143

What homes are worth in Chester 05143

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

This home
$119K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Chester 05143.

How it measures up in Chester 05143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 05143.

Estimated value$177,939
CheaperTypical $353,839Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area756 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 3.82 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 473 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 05143Windsor County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,9398% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23541% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than756 ft²7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac3% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than194024% of homes25% of homes

About 473 Elm St

How much is 473 Elm St, Chester, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 473 Elm St, Chester, VT is $177,939 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $161,953 to $193,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 473 Elm St, Chester, VT last sell?

473 Elm St, Chester, VT last sold on Jan 22, 2009 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 473 Elm St, Chester, VT?

473 Elm St, Chester, VT has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 756 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 473 Elm St, Chester, VT built?

473 Elm St, Chester, VT was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 473 Elm St, Chester, VT compare to other homes in Chester 05143?

Among the 2,476 homes in Chester 05143, it is worth more than 8% of them ($177,939 against a typical $353,839), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($235 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 7% of them (756 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 3.82 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1940 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Windsor County, it is worth more than 6% 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 473 Elm St, Chester, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 473 Elm St, Chester, VT was $1,840. The county assessed it at $98,600.

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