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$345,363$281 / 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 88How 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

494 ROUTE 2

SOUTH HERO, VT 05486
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,228 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$345K
$303K low$388K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,551 (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.$254,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$254,200

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.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
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.
73
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
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
CountyGRAND ISLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Folsom Education and Community CenterA
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Colchester High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.9 mi

District: Colchester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05486These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.543
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,567
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$134,022
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 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

494 Route 2 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 85% of homes in South Hero 05486
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in South Hero 05486

What homes are worth in South Hero 05486

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

This home
$235K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in South Hero 05486.

How it measures up in South Hero 05486

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Hero 05486.

Estimated value$345,363
CheaperTypical $560,294Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,228 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 494 Route 2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth Hero 05486Grand Isle County
Estimated valuepricier than$345,36315% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28138% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,228 ft²24% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac43% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197344% of homes39% of homes

About 494 Route 2

How much is 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT is $345,363 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $302,859 to $387,867. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT last sell?

494 Route 2, South Hero, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT?

494 Route 2, South Hero, VT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,228 square feet of living space and a 1.10-acre lot.

When was 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT built?

494 Route 2, South Hero, VT was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

What schools serve 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT?

494 Route 2, South Hero, VT is assigned to Folsom Education and Community Center (elementary), rated A; Colchester High School (high), rated A. All sit in Colchester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT compare to other homes in South Hero 05486?

Among the 996 homes in South Hero 05486, it is worth more than 15% of them ($345,363 against a typical $560,294), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($281 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 24% of them (1,228 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1973 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Grand Isle County, it is worth more than 32% 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 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Route 2, South Hero, VT was $5,551. The county assessed it at $254,200.

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