Highgate Town property record for 491 Rte 7, Swanton, VT 05488
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.09 acres (91,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,483 (2025) |
| APN | 291-092-10094 |
| Primary APN | 291-092-10094 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,527 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,527 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,527 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 91,040 sqft (2.09 acres) |
| Water Source | Well |
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| Street Address | 491 US ROUTE 7 |
|---|---|
| City | SWANTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05488-8979 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DWL & 2.09 ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHGATE VT |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHGATE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 10101 |
Source: Highgate Town records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 RTE 7, SWANTON, VT 05488 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000139-0836 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Highgate Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin County |
| County Subdivision | Highgate Town |
| Unified School District | Missisquoi Valley School District 89 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,483.00 (-30.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $248,500 (-) Land $65,400 Building $183,100 |
| 2024 | $248,500 Land $65,400 Building $183,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,005.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SWANTON VILLAGE WATER serves 4,000 people · EPA ID VT0005132 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2024–2026) 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 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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