Dover Town property record for 79 Handle Rd, West Dover, VT 05356
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 7.98 acres (347,609 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $9,007 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 183-058-11641 |
| Primary APN | 183-058-11641 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 347,609 sqft (7.98 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 79 HANDLE RD |
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| City | WEST DOVER |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOWER HANDLE RD |
| Jurisdiction | DOVER VT |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 967900 |
79 Handle Rd is held in a trust since June 1989.
Source: Dover Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 80 BLACK OAK RD, WESTON, MA 02493-1126 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1989350570 |
| Deed Book / Page | 109 / 471 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Handle Rd was $9,007, down 19.1% from the year before.
Source: Dover Town assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham County |
| County Subdivision | Dover Town |
| Elementary School District | River Valleys Unified School District 73 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,007.00 (-19.12%) |
| 2024 | $11,136.00 |
FEMA maps place 79 Handle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 79 Handle 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) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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