Bennington Town property record for 117 River St, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,495 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 051-015-66893 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-66893 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 686 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 686 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 117 RIVER ST |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-1831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE & .18A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 971200 |
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 RIVER ST, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-1831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1987354304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0-267 / 38 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 201409221128800002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Bennington Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington County |
| County Subdivision | Bennington Town |
| Elementary School District | Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District 87 (PK-5) (PK - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Mount Anthony UHSD 14 (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,495.00 (-57.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,200 (-) Land $22,600 Building $76,600 |
| 2024 | $3,490.00 | $99,200 Land $22,600 Building $76,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1987–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BENNINGTON WATER DEPT serves 13,250 people · EPA ID VT0005016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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