Andover Town property record for 259 Gates Rd, Chester, VT 05143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 7.72 acres (336,283 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $352,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,839 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:011000054-000 |
| Primary APN | M:011000054-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 336,283 sqft (7.72 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 259 GATES RD |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05143-8912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAND & DWELLING |
| Jurisdiction | ANDOVER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | ANDOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 966502 |
259 Gates Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Andover Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 GATES RD, CHESTER, VT 05143-8912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201311227575994069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Gates Rd was $5,839 with a homeowner's exemption, down 24.7% from the year before.
Source: Andover Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Andover Town |
| Unified School District | Green Mountain Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,839.00 (-24.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $563,800 (+88.69%) Land $190,900 Building $372,900 |
| 2024 | $7,751.00 | $298,800 Land $101,000 Building $197,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Gates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 259 Gates 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vermont Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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