Bennington Town property record for 179 River Rd, North Bennington, VT 05257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-138-65019 |
| Primary APN | 051-138-65019 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 179 RIVER RD |
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| City | NORTH BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05257-9643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE & .57A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2066 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
179 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Bennington Town records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 RIVER RD, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201610127575991026 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 179 RIVER RD, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 179 RIVER RD NORTH BENNINGTON VT 052579643, NORTH BENNINGTON, VT 05257-9643 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 179 River Rd was $2,245 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Bennington Town assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington County |
| County Subdivision | Bennington Town |
| Municipality | North Bennington Village |
| Secondary School District | Mount Anthony UHSD 14 (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | North Bennington Incorporated School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,245.00 | $149,000 Land $33,800 Building $115,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 179 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · other causes |
| 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 179 River 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | NORTH BENNINGTON WATER DEPT serves 1,700 people · EPA ID VT0005017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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