Barre City property record for 281 S Main St, Barre, VT 05641
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,914 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:1345-0281-0000 |
| Primary APN | M:1345-0281-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 281 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BARRE |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05641-4816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | UC-3 |
| Legal Description | 2 APTS-0.24AC |
| Jurisdiction | BARRE CITY VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BARRE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 955200 |
281 S Main St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Barre City records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 US ROUTE 302, 45, WEST TOPSHAM, VT 05086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023DK 349680960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARRE CITY VT |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 S MAIN ST, BARRE, VT 05641-4816 |
| Document Number | DK349680960 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | DK 349680960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.43 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, BARRE, VT 05641-8349 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 US ROUTE 302 # 45, 45, WEST TOPSHAM, VT 05086 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 S Main St was $1,914.
Source: Barre City assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Barre City |
| Unified School District | Barre Unified Union School District 97 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,914.00 | $105,000 (-) Land $24,300 Building $80,700 |
| 2024 | $105,000 Land $24,300 Building $80,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,764.00 | |
| 2022 | $105,000 Land $24,300 Building $80,700 | |
| 2021 | $3,868.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms, 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 281 S Main 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 | BARRE CITY WATER SYSTEM serves 14,000 people · EPA ID VT0005254 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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