Bennington Town property record for 1940 West Rd, Bennington, VT 05201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,205 sqft · built 1803 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-015-66468 |
| Primary APN | 051-015-66468 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,205 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1803 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1803 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Street Address | 1940 WEST RD |
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| City | BENNINGTON |
| State | VT |
| Zip | 05201-9621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE OBS & 1.16A |
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Township / Civil Division | BENNINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 971000 |
Source: Bennington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 WEST RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0086629696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENNINGTON VT |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1940 WEST RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9621 |
| Document Number | 0086629696 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 86629696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1940 WEST RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9621 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1940 WEST RD, BENNINGTON, VT 05201-9621 |
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 | $2,760.00 (-57.18%) | $183,200 (-) Land $38,100 Building $145,100 |
| 2024 | $6,445.00 (+15.32%) | |
| 2022 | $5,589.00 | $183,200 Land $38,100 Building $145,100 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 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 | WEST ROAD MHP private · serves 105 people · EPA ID VT0005018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from BENNINGTON WATER DEPT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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