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BEECH

DORSET, VT 05251
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,686 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.
25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,514 (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.$137,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,340

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.32
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.
48
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.
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.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBENNINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.25.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Galvanized
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 05251These 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.113
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 100.63

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.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
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.1,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.34 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,011
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,839
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 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

Beech 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Dorset 05251
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Bennington County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Dorset 05251

How it measures up in Dorset 05251

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dorset 05251.

Living area1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size25 ac
SmallerTypical 3.25 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How Beech ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDorset 05251Bennington County
Living areabigger than1,686 ft²81% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than25 ac93% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes16% of homes

About Beech

When did Beech, Dorset, VT last sell?

Beech, Dorset, VT last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Beech, Dorset, VT?

Beech, Dorset, VT has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,686 square feet of living space and a 25.00-acre lot.

When was Beech, Dorset, VT built?

Beech, Dorset, VT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

How does Beech, Dorset, VT compare to other homes in Dorset 05251?

Among the 963 homes in Dorset 05251, it is bigger than 81% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (25 ac against a typical 3.25 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Beech, Dorset, VT?

The 2025 property tax bill for Beech, Dorset, VT was $1,514. The county assessed it at $137,700.

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