Addison County, VT Property Records
Property records in Addison, Vermont document ownership, transfers, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel details, and related land-use records for real estate within the town. These records are useful for verifying legal ownership, researching a property’s sale history, preparing for a real estate transaction, checking boundary or easement information, and supporting title or genealogical research.
Official Addison property records are maintained by the Addison Town Clerk, who records and preserves land records and other municipal documents. Users can access records by contacting or visiting the Town Clerk’s office, and available online resources or office procedures can be found through the town’s official website for Addison property records. For the most accurate and legally reliable information, researchers should rely on the Town Clerk’s official records rather than unofficial sources.
Addison County, VT Property Records & Statistics
Addison County has a median rent of $1,143, well above the Vermont figure of $1,026.25 and the national figure of $840.25. Home values follow the same pattern: the median home value is $284,550, compared with $246,350 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renters and buyers here generally pay more than their counterparts elsewhere in the state, and considerably more than the typical American household.
The median property tax rate is 1.71%, a little under Vermont's 1.76% but more than double the national rate of 0.74%. Higher home values combined with that rate mean property tax bills are a significant cost of ownership in the county. Income helps offset some of the burden: the median household income is $85,379.50, ahead of $72,164.50 across Vermont and $65,108 nationally.
The unemployment rate is 2.93%, above the state rate of 2.14% and just above the national rate of 2.87%, so the job market is a bit less tight than elsewhere in Vermont. Renter-occupied housing makes up 16.88% of occupied homes, close to the state's 17.04% and below the national 21.81%, which points to a market where most households own their homes.
Overall, Addison County combines high housing costs with strong incomes and a largely owner-occupied housing stock.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Addison
Addison County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 18,721 total parcels, including 15,336 residential and 1,241 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 63.49% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 23,406 deeds and 14,549 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,713 properties, last updated August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 18,721 |
| Residential Parcels | 15,336 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,241 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 63.49% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 23,406 |
| Mortgage Records | 14,549 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,713 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 26 |
How to Search Addison County, VT Property Records
Property records in Addison County are kept at the town level, and the official records office in the data is the Middlebury Town Clerk. The records cover 18,721 parcels, along with deeds, mortgages, assessment details, valuations, and foreclosure filings.
For recorded documents, start with the Middlebury land records, deeds and surveys page. It explains how to research deeds and surveys recorded in the Town Clerk's Office, which is at 77 Main Street, Middlebury, and open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can also call 802-388-8100 with questions. For parcel mapping, the Vermont Center for Geographic Information geodata portal provides statewide parcel and map data, and the Vermont Department of Taxes is the state resource for property tax information.
A typical search starts with the property address, the owner's name, or a parcel number. Identify the town where the property sits, since each town clerk maintains its own land records. Search by grantor or grantee name, or by the book and page reference from an earlier deed, then open the matching document to see the parties, the date recorded, and the legal description.
If a record doesn't turn up, contact the clerk of the town where the property is located.
Addison Registrar of Deeds
The Addison County Probate Office is located at 77 Main Street, Middlebury, VT, 05753 and can be reached at 802-388-8100. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through townofmiddlebury.org or the official website townofmiddlebury.org.
Middlebury Town Clerk
Addison County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Addison County property records by address?
Start with the town where the property is located, since each Addison County town holds its own land records. For Middlebury, use the land records page or call the Town Clerk at 802-388-8100. Have the street address handy, and ask staff for the parcel number if the address search returns nothing.
How can I find property owners in Addison County?
Owner names appear on deeds and other recorded documents kept by each town clerk. For Middlebury, review the Middlebury land records page or visit the Town Clerk at 77 Main Street. Search by the current owner's name to find the deed that transferred the property to them. For other towns, contact that town's clerk.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Addison County?
Assessed values are set by each town, and the county's tax records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the clerk or listers of the town where the property sits for the grand list entry. The Vermont Department of Taxes also publishes statewide property valuation resources that explain how assessments are reviewed.
Where can I find Addison County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Addison County are issued by each town, not the county. Contact the treasurer or clerk of the town where the property is located for bills and payment history. For Middlebury, call the Town Clerk at 802-388-8100. The Vermont Department of Taxes offers general guidance on property tax rates and due dates.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Addison County?
Deeds, mortgages, and surveys are recorded with the town clerk. In Middlebury, the land records, deeds and surveys page explains how to search and request copies. Addison County has 23,406 deed records, with deeds recorded from January 11, 2000 to August 29, 2025 in the data. Visit 77 Main Street on weekdays.
Where can I access Addison County parcel maps and GIS information?
Statewide parcel boundaries are available through the Vermont Center for Geographic Information geodata portal, which publishes parcel and mapping data for download. Addison County has 18,721 parcels. Individual towns may also keep their own tax maps, so contact the town clerk for a printed map or the latest survey of a specific lot.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Addison County?
Zoning and building permits are handled by each town, usually through a zoning administrator at the town office. In Middlebury, call the Town Clerk's Office at 802-388-8100 to be directed to the right department. Larger projects may also need state permits, so check with the town before you build or subdivide.
How can I create a list of property owners in Addison County?
The county does not publish a ready-made owner list. Owner names are in each town's land records and grand list, so request what you need from the clerk of the relevant town. Middlebury's Town Clerk can be reached at 802-388-8100 or at 77 Main Street. Ask about copying fees and whether bulk data is available.