Colchester Town property record for 497 River Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,523 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 153-048-17720 |
| Primary APN | 153-048-17720 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,523 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 497 RIVER RD |
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| City | COLCHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05446-6991 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 497 RIVER RD |
| Jurisdiction | COLCHESTER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | COLCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
497 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Colchester Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 RIVER RD, COLCHESTER, VT 05446-6991 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181349012096 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLCHESTER VT |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 497 RIVER RD, COLCHESTER, VT 05446-6991 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 497 RIVER RD COLCHESTER VT 054466991, COLCHESTER, VT 05446-6991 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 River Rd was $5,054 with a homeowner's exemption, down 31.5% from the year before.
Source: Colchester Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden County |
| County Subdivision | Colchester Town |
| Unified School District | Colchester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,054.00 (-31.51%) |
| 2024 | $7,379.00 |
FEMA maps place 497 River Rd 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 November 23, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 497 River Rd is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Vermont |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV serves 42,000 people · EPA ID VT0005053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 100 / 40 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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