Chester Town property record for 157 Murdock Rd, Chester, VT 05143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 588 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 30.9 acres (1,346,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-045-12007 |
| Primary APN | 144-045-12007 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 588 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,346,440 sqft (30.9 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 157 MURDOCK RD |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05143-8304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOUSECAMP & SHED |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 966501 |
157 Murdock Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Chester Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MURDOCK RD, CHESTER, VT 05143-8304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER VT |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 157 MURDOCK RD, CHESTER, VT 05143-8304 |
| Document Number | 1829628736 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1829628736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,532.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 60 BROOK ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-6455 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 157 MURDOCK RD, CHESTER, VT 05143-8304 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER VT |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | MURDOCK RD, CHESTER, VT 05143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 60 BROOK ST BRATTLEBORO VT 053016455, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-6455 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Murdock Rd was $7,877 with a homeowner's exemption, down 32.9% from the year before.
Source: Chester Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Green Mountain Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,877.00 (-32.87%) | $423,000 Land $104,100 Building $318,900 |
| 2024 | $11,734.00 | |
| 2022 | $3,227.00 | $135,300 Land $89,100 Building $46,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 157 Murdock Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2021 · 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| 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 157 Murdock 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vermont Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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