Northfield Town property record for 281 Central St, Northfield, VT 05663
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $184,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,596 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 441-139-10792 |
| Primary APN | 441-139-10792 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 881 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 881 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 281 CENTRAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHFIELD |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05663-5677 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.22 ACRE & DWL |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHFIELD VT |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 955502 |
281 Central St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Northfield Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 CENTRAL ST, NORTHFIELD, VT 05663-5677 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005371881 |
| Deed Book / Page | 160 / 241 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 201107291122479001 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Central St was $3,596 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Northfield Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Northfield Town |
| Unified School District | Paine Mountain School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,596.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,500 (-) Land $30,600 Building $160,900 |
| 2024 | $191,500 Land $30,600 Building $160,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,856.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 19, 2013 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 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 281 Central 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 |
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 | NORTHFIELD WATER DEPT serves 5,145 people · EPA ID VT0005275 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Trans-Video Cable | 500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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