Cavendish Town property record for 729 Rte 131, Cavendish, VT 05142
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 3.6 acres (156,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | (041) 2R11-020 |
| Primary APN | (041) 2R11-020 |
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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 | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 156,816 sqft (3.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 729 ROUTE 131 |
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| City | CAVENDISH |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DWELLING AND LAND |
| Jurisdiction | CAVENDISH VT |
| Township / Civil Division | CAVENDISH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 966200 |
729 Rte 131 is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2015.
Source: Cavendish Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 SHEFFIELD RD, NORWALK, CT 06853-1913 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004355005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 63 / 121 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 201510011131157043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Rte 131 was $3,848, down 29.7% from the year before.
Source: Cavendish Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor County |
| County Subdivision | Cavendish Town |
| Unified School District | Green Mountain Unified School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,848.00 (-29.74%) | $193,900 (-) Land $53,500 Building $140,400 |
| 2024 | $5,477.00 | $193,900 Land $53,500 Building $140,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 729 Rte 131 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 729 Rte 131 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAVENDISH TOWN WATER SYSTEM serves 950 people · EPA ID VT0005317 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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