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$290,249$302 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $147,900 on Dec 21, 2012

97 RICHARDSON RD

BERLIN, VT 05602
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$290K
$261K low$320K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$147,900 · Dec 21, 2012
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.$290,249
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$232,199

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,378 (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.$200,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$147,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$200,000

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.36
34
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
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.
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyWashington
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.75
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Deck

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 05602These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
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.12,191
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,726
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$106,420
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°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%

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.Yes

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

97 Richardson Rd 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 Montpelier 05602
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Montpelier 05602

What homes are worth in Montpelier 05602

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

This home
$197K$866K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Montpelier 05602.

How it measures up in Montpelier 05602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montpelier 05602.

Estimated value$290,249
CheaperTypical $428,940Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$302
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,524 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 97 Richardson Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontpelier 05602Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,24915% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30256% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²11% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.75 ac50% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than197163% of homes47% of homes

About 97 Richardson Rd

How much is 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT is $290,249 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $260,504 to $319,994. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT last sell?

97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT last sold on Dec 21, 2012 for $147,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT?

97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.75-acre lot.

When was 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT built?

97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

How does 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT compare to other homes in Montpelier 05602?

Among the 4,404 homes in Montpelier 05602, it is worth more than 15% of them ($290,249 against a typical $428,940), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($302 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 11% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,524 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.75 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1971 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 28% 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 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 97 Richardson Rd, Berlin, VT was $5,378. The county assessed it at $200,000.

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