Jamaica Town property record for 1289 Melis Rd, Jamaica, VT 05343
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 528 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 52 acres (2,265,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,877 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | (101) 00M-L1 |
| Primary APN | (101) 00M-L1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,265,120 sqft (52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Street Address | 1289 MELIS RD |
|---|---|
| City | JAMAICA |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAND & BUILDINGS UNIVERSITY OF VT LEASE |
| Jurisdiction | JAMAICA VT |
| Township / Civil Division | JAMAICA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 967400 |
1289 Melis Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Jamaica Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1289 MELIS RD, WARDSBORO, VT 05355-9785 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1289 Melis Rd was $3,877 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.7% from the year before.
Source: Jamaica Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham County |
| County Subdivision | Jamaica Town |
| Secondary School District | West River Valley Modified Union Education District 72B (06 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | West River Valley Modified Union Education District 72A (PK - 05) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,877.00 (-7.67%) | $162,700 Land $101,200 Building $61,500 |
| 2024 | $4,199.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1289 Melis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2003–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1289 Melis Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 52% of Vermont |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
No cell data coverage reported
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