Rockingham Town property record for 159 Lower Bartonsville Rd, Chester, VT 05143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,683 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 528-166-12629 |
| Primary APN | 528-166-12629 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,683 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 159 LOWER BARTONSVILLE RD |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05143-8792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAND AND BUILDINGS |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKINGHAM VT |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 967100 |
159 Lower Bartonsville Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2014.
Source: Rockingham Town records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LOWER BARTONSVILLE RD, CHESTER, VT 05143-8792 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 201501097575534058 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Lower Bartonsville Rd was $2,011 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Rockingham Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham County |
| County Subdivision | Rockingham Town |
| Elementary School District | Rockingham School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Bellows Falls UHSD 27 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,011.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,800 (+43.99%) Land $30,300 Building $161,500 |
| 2024 | $133,200 Land $20,000 Building $113,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,639.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Lower Bartonsville Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| 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 159 Lower Bartonsville Rd is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of Vermont |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vermont Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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