Pawlet Town property record for 540 River Rd, Wells, VT 05774
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 104 acres (4,530,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,908 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | (147) 0003-0540 |
| Primary APN | (147) 0003-0540 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,530,240 sqft (104 acres) |
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| Street Address | 540 RIVER RD |
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| City | WELLS |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05774-4403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FOREST |
| Legal Description | DWL MISC BLDS LAND |
| Jurisdiction | PAWLET VT |
| Township / Civil Division | PAWLET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 964300 |
Source: Pawlet Town assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RIVER RD, WELLS, VT 05774-4403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 1246085824 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Divorce Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PAWLET VT |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 540 RIVER RD, WELLS, VT 05774-4403 |
| Document Number | 1246085824 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1246085824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 267, PAWLET, VT 05761-0267 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 RIVER RD, WELLS, VT 05774-4403 |
Source: Pawlet Town assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland County |
| County Subdivision | Pawlet Town |
| Elementary School District | Mettawee School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,908.00 (-36.2%) | $785,700 (-) Land $304,570 Building $481,130 |
| 2024 | $20,232.00 | $785,700 Land $304,570 Building $481,130 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 7, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Hudson Valley Wireless, Vermont Telephone Company.
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