Bennington Town property record for 129 Monument Ave, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,188 sqft · built 1809 |
| Lot Size | 5.8 acres (252,648 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $660,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-66602 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-66602 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,188 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,970 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1809 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1809 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 252,648 sqft (5.8 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 129 MONUMENT AVE |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE OBS & 5.80A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Bennington Historic District listed 1984 · 93 contributing resources · NRIS 84000030 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
129 Monument Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 129 MONUMENT AVE, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20128011125012028 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0410635904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 129 MONUMENT AVE, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 129 MONUMENT AVE BENNINGTON VT 052012132, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-2132 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 129 Monument Ave was $8,069 with a homeowner's exemption, down 57.2% from the year before.
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 | $8,069.00 (-57.17%) | $535,500 Land $127,400 Building $408,100 |
| 2024 | $18,839.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 129 Monument Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 24, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1980–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Tropical Storm Irene |
| 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 129 Monument Ave 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 |
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| 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 113 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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