Bethel Town property record for 55 River St, Bethel, VT 05032
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,204 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 2.8 acres (121,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,723 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | (019) 14-008000 |
| Primary APN | (019) 14-008000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,204 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 121,968 sqft (2.8 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 55 RIVER ST |
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| City | BETHEL |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05032-9322 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 2.8 ACRES & COMM. BLDG |
| Jurisdiction | BETHEL VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 966800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bethel Village Historic District listed 1976 · 72 contributing resources · NRIS 76000199 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
55 River St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Bethel Town records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5800 VT ROUTE 14, WILLIAMSTOWN, VT 05679-9768 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006356726 |
| Deed Book / Page | 155 / 342 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0075393023 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 River St was $4,723, down 39.1% from the year before.
Source: Bethel Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Bethel Town |
| Unified School District | White River Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,723.00 (-39.1%) | $419,500 (+64.51%) Land $62,500 Building $357,000 |
| 2024 | $7,755.00 | $255,000 Land $52,500 Building $202,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 55 River St 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 April 13, 2021 · 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 55 River St 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 | 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 | BETHEL WATER DEPT serves 1,929 people · EPA ID VT0005315 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 | 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| ECFiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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