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$479,286$326 / 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

478 HOWES RD

MORETOWN, VT 05660
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,472 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.
2.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$479K
$441K low$517K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,453 (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.$459,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$189,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$270,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$459,500

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.34
18
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
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.
87
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
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.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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

E
Moretown Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.8 mi
M
Harwood Union Middle / High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Harwood Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05660These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,648
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.41 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,138
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,748
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°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

478 Howes 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 70% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Moretown 05660
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Moretown 05660
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Moretown 05660

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

This home
$158K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Moretown 05660.

How it measures up in Moretown 05660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Moretown 05660.

Estimated value$479,286
CheaperTypical $446,635Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$326
CheaperTypical $277Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2.2 ac
SmallerTypical 4.6 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 478 Howes Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMoretown 05660Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$479,28657% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32674% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,472 ft²40% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.2 ac32% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than199978% of homes84% of homes

About 478 Howes Rd

How much is 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT is $479,286 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $441,423 to $517,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT last sell?

478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT?

478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,472 square feet of living space and a 2.20-acre lot.

When was 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT built?

478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT?

478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT is assigned to Moretown Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Harwood Union Middle / High School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Harwood Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT compare to other homes in Moretown 05660?

Among the 989 homes in Moretown 05660, it is worth more than 57% of them ($479,286 against a typical $446,635), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($326 against a typical $277), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,472 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (2.2 ac against a typical 4.6 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1999 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 70% 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 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Howes Rd, Moretown, VT was $5,453. The county assessed it at $459,500.

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