Rochester Town property record for 159 S Main St, Rochester, VT 05767
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,358 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,067 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 525-165-11753 |
| Primary APN | 525-165-11753 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,358 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,999 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,999 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 159 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05767-9715 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | BUILDING/S & LAND |
| Jurisdiction | ROCHESTER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 966800 |
159 S Main St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Rochester Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 S MAIN ST, ROCHESTER, VT 05767-9715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008354567 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86 / 239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000086/239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 S Main St was $3,067 with a homeowner's exemption, down 28.9% from the year before.
Source: Rochester Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Rochester Town |
| Unified School District | Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,067.00 (-28.94%) | $168,200 Land $14,000 Building $154,200 |
| 2024 | $4,316.00 | |
| 2022 | $3,578.00 | $168,200 Land $14,000 Building $154,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
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 S Main St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROCHESTER WATER SYSTEM serves 440 people · EPA ID VT0005328 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| ECFiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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