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$293,034
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 86How 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

509 PEACE ST

DORSET, VT 05251
0
Baths
0.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$293K
$251K low$335K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,718 (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.$294,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,810

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.51
84
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.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
98
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
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.119 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyBENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.87
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.

Neighborhood · ZIP 05251These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.1,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,011
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,839
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

509 Peace 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 96% of homes in Dorset 05251
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Dorset 05251

What homes are worth in Dorset 05251

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

This home
$257K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Dorset 05251.

How it measures up in Dorset 05251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorset 05251.

Estimated value$293,034
CheaperTypical $764,291Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.87 ac
SmallerTypical 3.3 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 509 Peace St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorset 05251Bennington County
Estimated valuepricier than$293,0344% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.87 ac15% of homes35% of homes

About 509 Peace St

How much is 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT is $293,034 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $250,844 to $335,224. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT last sell?

509 Peace St, Dorset, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How does 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT compare to other homes in Dorset 05251?

Among the 963 homes in Dorset 05251, it is worth more than 4% of them ($293,034 against a typical $764,291) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.87 ac against a typical 3.3 ac). Measured against all of Bennington County, it is worth more than 37% 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 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Peace St, Dorset, VT was $2,718. The county assessed it at $294,200.

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