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$441,557$201 / 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 85How 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

978 W RIVER RD

BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,202 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$442K
$373K low$510K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,637 (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.$296,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$51,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$296,830

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.56
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
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.Single Family Residence
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.0.56
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Neighborhood · ZIP 05301These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,091
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.117 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,169
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,380
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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

978 W River 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 more than 77% of homes in Brattleboro 05301
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Windham County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Brattleboro 05301
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Windham County

What homes are worth in Brattleboro 05301

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

This home
$141K$905K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Brattleboro 05301.

How it measures up in Brattleboro 05301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brattleboro 05301.

Estimated value$441,557
CheaperTypical $329,368Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 1.2 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 978 W River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrattleboro 05301Windham County
Estimated valuepricier than$441,55777% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20132% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,202 ft²77% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac38% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than196347% of homes38% of homes

About 978 W River Rd

How much is 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT is $441,557 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $373,276 to $509,839. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT last sell?

978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT?

978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,202 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT built?

978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT compare to other homes in Brattleboro 05301?

Among the 5,717 homes in Brattleboro 05301, it is worth more than 77% of them ($441,557 against a typical $329,368), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($201 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,202 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 1.2 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1963 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Windham County, it is worth more than 65% 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 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 978 W River Rd, Brattleboro, VT was $5,637. The county assessed it at $296,830.

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