Chester Town property record for 53 Bargfrede Rd, Chester, VT 05143
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,887 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,004 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-045-10512 |
| Primary APN | 144-045-10512 |
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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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,887 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 891 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 891 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 53 BARGFREDE RD |
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| City | CHESTER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05143-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 FAMILY HOUSE BARN |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 966501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chester Village Historic District listed 1985 · 191 contributing resources · NRIS 85001739 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Chester Town records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 664, CHESTER, VT 05143-0664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0333978816 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Chester Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Chester Town |
| Unified School District | Green Mountain Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
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| 2025 | $4,004.00 (-32.86%) | $215,000 Land $30,000 Building $185,000 |
| 2024 | $5,964.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2007–2023) |
| 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.
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 |
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| 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 | CHESTER WATER DEPT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID VT0005318 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 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 | None 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 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vermont Telephone Company Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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