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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $6,500 on Jan 20, 2009

56 MERCHANT ST

BARRE, VT 05641
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,690 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,500 · Jan 20, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,726 (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.$94,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,700

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.29
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
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.
79
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.
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

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

H
Spaulding High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Barre City Elementary & Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Barre Unified Union School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 05641These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,552
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.302 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,070
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,774
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

56 Merchant 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Barre 05641
  • Older than 75% of homes in Washington County

How it measures up in Barre 05641

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Barre 05641.

Living area1,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,470 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 56 Merchant St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBarre 05641Washington County
Living areabigger than1,690 ft²64% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than193033% of homes25% of homes

About 56 Merchant St

When did 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT last sell?

56 Merchant St, Barre, VT last sold on Jan 20, 2009 for $6,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT?

56 Merchant St, Barre, VT has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,690 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT built?

56 Merchant St, Barre, VT was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT?

56 Merchant St, Barre, VT is assigned to Spaulding High School (high), rated C-; Barre City Elementary & Middle School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Barre Unified Union School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT compare to other homes in Barre 05641?

Among the 6,337 homes in Barre 05641, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,690 ft² against a typical 1,470 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1930 against a typical 1963). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Merchant St, Barre, VT was $1,726. The county assessed it at $94,700.

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