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$312,073$269 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

550 RTE 78

HIGHGATE, VT 05459
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,158 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.
1.37 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.
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

$312K
$303K low$322K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$312,073
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$249,658

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,593 (2022)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$178,400 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,400

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.
11
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.
85
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
8
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
CountyFranklin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 05459These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.1,701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,470
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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.Owner occupied
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

550 Rte 78 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 66% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Older than 73% of homes in Highgate Center 05459

What homes are worth in Highgate Center 05459

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

This home
$144K$586K

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Highgate Center 05459.

How it measures up in Highgate Center 05459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highgate Center 05459.

Estimated value$312,073
CheaperTypical $329,000Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size1.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 550 Rte 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighgate Center 05459Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,07342% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26978% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,158 ft²26% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.37 ac56% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than195427% of homes31% of homes

About 550 Rte 78

How much is 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT is $312,073 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $302,521 to $321,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT?

550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,158 square feet of living space and a 1.37-acre lot.

When was 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT built?

550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT compare to other homes in Highgate Center 05459?

Among the 747 homes in Highgate Center 05459, it is worth more than 42% of them ($312,073 against a typical $329,000), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($269 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,158 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.37 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1954 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 34% 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 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT?

The 2022 property tax bill for 550 Rte 78, Highgate, VT was $3,593. The county assessed it at $178,400.

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