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Last sold for $495,000 on May 22, 2026

972 VT ROUTE 7A

SHAFTSBURY, VT 05262
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
5,878 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$495,000 · May 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,710 (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.$216,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,500

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.33
1
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.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
95
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
10
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(7)

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.

M
Mt. Anthony Union Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Mount Anthony Union High School District 14

Neighborhood · ZIP 05262These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

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.72%
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.6.1%
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.2,585
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,159
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,990
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 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.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

972 Vt Route 7a 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Shaftsbury 05262
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Shaftsbury 05262
  • Older than 95% of homes in Bennington County

How it measures up in Shaftsbury 05262

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shaftsbury 05262.

Living area5,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,612 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 972 Vt Route 7a ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShaftsbury 05262Bennington County
Living areabigger than5,878 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac2% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than185010% of homes5% of homes

About 972 Vt Route 7a

When did 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT last sell?

972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT last sold on May 22, 2026 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT?

972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 5,878 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT built?

972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT?

972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT is assigned to Mt. Anthony Union Middle School (middle), rated D+; Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School (high), rated C. All sit in Mount Anthony Union High School District 14. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT compare to other homes in Shaftsbury 05262?

Among the 1,049 homes in Shaftsbury 05262, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,878 ft² against a typical 1,612 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1850 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 972 Vt Route 7a, Shaftsbury, VT was $3,710. The county assessed it at $216,500.

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