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Last sold for $155,000 on Oct 12, 2011

542 OLD ROUTE 8

JAMAICA, VT 05343
3
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
3.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Oct 12, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,469 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$211,900 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,900

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.53
93
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.
49
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
23
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.197 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.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyWindham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.90
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.DeckElevator

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

M
Leland & Gray Union Middle and High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 4.1 mi

District: West River Valley Modified Union Education District 72b

Neighborhood · ZIP 05343These 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.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
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.943
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,192
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,084
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

542 Old Route 8 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.

  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Windham County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Jamaica 05343

How it measures up in Jamaica 05343

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jamaica 05343.

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,522 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size3.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.7 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 542 Old Route 8 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJamaica 05343Windham County
Living areabigger than864 ft²18% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.9 ac56% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195418% of homes35% of homes

About 542 Old Route 8

When did 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT last sell?

542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT last sold on Oct 12, 2011 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT?

542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 3.90-acre lot.

When was 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT built?

542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home.

What schools serve 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT?

542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT is assigned to Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in West River Valley Modified Union Education District 72b. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT compare to other homes in Jamaica 05343?

Among the 995 homes in Jamaica 05343, it is bigger than 18% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,522 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3.9 ac against a typical 2.7 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1954 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 542 Old Route 8, Jamaica, VT was $5,469. The county assessed it at $211,900.

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