Shelburne Town property record for 161 Birch Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $211,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,004 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | (183) 035-0161 |
| Primary APN | (183) 035-0161 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
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| Street Address | 161 BIRCH RD |
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| City | SHELBURNE |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05482-6892 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .89A; DWL |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBURNE VT |
| Township / Civil Division | SHELBURNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 3401 |
161 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Shelburne Town records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BIRCH RD, SHELBURNE, VT 05482-6892 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003373429 |
| Deed Book / Page | 303 / 297 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000864667 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Birch Rd was $5,004 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Shelburne Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden County |
| County Subdivision | Shelburne Town |
| Unified School District | Champlain Valley Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,004.00 | $266,500 Land $114,400 Building $152,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 23, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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 161 Birch 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SHELBURNE WATER DEPT serves 5,764 people · EPA ID VT0005087 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHAMPLAIN WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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