Brattleboro Town property record for 542 Melchen Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,366 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-025-15044 |
| Primary APN | 081-025-15044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,366 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Street Address | 542 MELCHEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRATTLEBORO |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05301-8095 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | DWELLING/LAND |
| Jurisdiction | BRATTLEBORO VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BRATTLEBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 968400 |
542 Melchen Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Brattleboro Town records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 MELCHEN RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-8095 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171409105024 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 1829419328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRATTLEBORO VT |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 542 MELCHEN RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-8095 |
| Document Number | DK1829419328 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | DK1829419328 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Non-Arm's Length Transaction |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | C O DAVID H RAMSDELL TRUSTEE, BRATTLEBORO, VT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 MELCHEN RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-8095 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRATTLEBORO VT |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 MELCHEN RD, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-8095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 542 MELCHEN RD BRATTLEBORO VT 053018095, BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301-8095 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Melchen Rd was $7,877 with a homeowner's exemption, down 41.5% from the year before.
Source: Brattleboro Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham County |
| County Subdivision | Brattleboro Town |
| Unified School District | Windham Southeast Unified Union School District 96 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,877.00 (-41.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $414,770 (-) Land $84,700 Building $330,070 |
| 2024 | $13,468.00 | $414,770 Land $84,700 Building $330,070 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Melchen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2004 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 542 Melchen Rd 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 | 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, VTel Wireless.
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