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$257,624$268 / 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 87How 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

985 VERMONT ROUTE 78

HIGHGATE CENTER, VT 05459
1
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.
62.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$258K
$224K low$292K 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.$257,624
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$206,099

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,253 (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.$232,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$232,100

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
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
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.
87
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.57 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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.Ranch
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.62.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.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

985 Vermont Route 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 80% of homes in Franklin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Highgate Center 05459
  • Newer than 68% of homes in Franklin County

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
$110K$628K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$257,624
CheaperTypical $325,648Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,408 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size62.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.16 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 985 Vermont Route 78 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighgate Center 05459Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,62425% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26877% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²13% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than62.5 ac95% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than199160% of homes68% of homes

About 985 Vermont Route 78

How much is 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT is $257,624 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,516 to $291,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sell?

985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 62.50-acre lot.

When was 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT built?

985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

How does 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT compare to other homes in Highgate Center 05459?

Among the 837 homes in Highgate Center 05459, it is worth more than 25% of them ($257,624 against a typical $325,648), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($268 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 13% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,408 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (62.5 ac against a typical 1.16 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1991 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 20% 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 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Vermont Route 78, Highgate Center, VT was $3,253. The county assessed it at $232,100.

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