Barton Town property record for 197 West St, Barton, VT 05822
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,073 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| APN | 042-013-10303 |
| Primary APN | 042-013-10303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| Basement Area | 617 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 617 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 197 WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BARTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05822-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAND AND BUILDINGS |
| Jurisdiction | BARTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BARTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3065 |
| Census Tract | 951800 |
197 West St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Barton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 WEST ST, BARTON, VT 05822-9638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 1787186880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARTON VT |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 197 WEST ST, BARTON, VT 05822-9638 |
| Document Number | 1787186880 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261787186880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 WEST ST, BARTON, VT 05822-9638 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 West St was $1,073 with a homeowner's exemption, down 42.5% from the year before.
Source: Barton Town assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans County |
| County Subdivision | Barton Town |
| Municipality | Barton Village |
| Elementary School District | Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lake Region UHSD 24 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,073.00 (-42.47%) | $60,700 Land $14,000 Building $46,700 |
| 2024 | $1,865.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 197 West St; there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1981–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · Severe Storm, 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 197 West 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ORLEANS WATER SYSTEM serves 846 people · EPA ID VT0005190 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | BARTON WATER SYSTEM |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: NEK Broadband, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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