Washington Town property record for 256 Downing Rd, Washington, VT 05675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 96.4 acres (4,199,184 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $6,324 (2025) |
| APN | 693-220-10474 |
| Primary APN | 693-220-10474 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,199,184 sqft (96.4 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 256 DOWNING RD |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05675 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 96.4 AC & DWL |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | WASHINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 959101 |
256 Downing Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1987.
Source: Washington Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41, WASHINGTON, VT 05675-0041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1987361037 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46 / 354 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Downing Rd was $6,324 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washington Town assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange County |
| County Subdivision | Washington Town |
| Elementary School District | Echo Valley Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,324.00 | $445,100 Land $168,900 Building $276,200 |
| 2023 | $9,757.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 256 Downing Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 256 Downing 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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